Junior Accounts Administrator - New Graduate

Baffinland; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Ontario is seeking a Junior Accounts Administrator to support the CFO and finance teams. The role involves managing schedules, processing financial documents, and requires a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting or Finance and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential. This position offers exposure to financial management in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated within the past 12 months in a relevant field.
• Experience in banking and accounts payable modules of SAP.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and arrange travel for the CFO.
• Draft and proofread presentations for external correspondence.
• Execute financial processes including coding and processing invoices.

Skills

Communication skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Digital Literacy skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the Junior Accounts Administrator is responsible for supporting the CFO, as well as the Finance, Procurement and the IT teams by performing administrative duties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented graduate to gain exposure to various aspects of financial management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Main Accountabilities

• Perform administrative duties for the CFO such as coordinating and managing the schedule and arranging travel.
• Provide support to the team by drafting and/or proofreading presentations or written materials required for correspondence with external parties, and assisting with preparing weekly/monthly reports.
• Execute financial processes such as creating purchase order requisitions, coding, processing and track invoices, and processing expense reports.
• Assist the AP function with long outstanding invoices not available to pay and solve
• Assist with the gathering and presentation of information for areas such as Insurance, new leases, credit facility administration.
• Liaise with bank on request from the Snr Director of Corporate Control for administration of the banking platforms.
• Perform general office administrative duties as setting up and maintaining filing systems.
  
  

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be required.

Main Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (graduated within the past 12 months)
• SAP Experience - Banking and Accounts Payable modules
• Mining experience an asset
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and basic knowledge of financial software
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal, for conveying ideas, instructions, and information to colleagues, external parties, and superiors.
• Digital Literacy skills: Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workflow to ensure all deadlines are met, and work under pressure in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Time Management/Organisation skills: Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Teamwork/Collaboration skills: Ability to actively participate in a team, encourage co-operation, and be aware of the needs of others. Ability to share information and support other team members, and prioritise team goals over individual goals.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters related to the daily activity of the Finance department and the Company.