Senior Cost Accountant

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join the Finance Department at the Macassa Mine in Canada. You will report to the Mine Controller and manage cost reporting, analysis and cost-control initiatives across mining operations, ensuring adherence to GAAP, SOX controls and company policies.

Key duties include month-end closes, cost variance analysis, capital expenditure justification, budgeting, and supporting ERP implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline.
• CPA designation is required.
• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with SAP and JDE is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month/quarter and year end closes.
• Complete month-end journal entries, reconciliations and data analysis.
• Analyze production costs including labor, materials and overhead.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual and budgeted costs.
• Establish and monitor cost reduction programs.
• Assist with capital expenditure documentation and AFE reporting.
• Track key performance metrics for capital expenditures and assist budgeting/forecasting.
• Maintain asset files and updating depreciation numbers.
• Support annual budget preparation and interim forecasts.
• Assist with ERP implementation and other accounting projects.
• Cover for Assistant Controller/Controller as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting/Economics

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

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Senior Cost Accountant (MAC00517)

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Mine Controller, you will be part of the Finance Department. You will be responsible for reporting, analyzing and managing the costs associated with our mining operations. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Assist in the month / quarter and year end financial closes;
• Complete month-end journal entries, reconciliation, data analysis and recurring accruals;
• Analyze and monitor production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead;
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs;
• Establish and monitor cost reduction programs;
• Assist with economic justifications for capital expenditures as required and ensure appropriate documentation and filing of the Authority for Expenditure (AFE) reporting form;
• Identify and track key performance metrics for capital expenditures and participate in long and short range financial planning for capital expenditures;
• Maintain asset files including updating depreciation numbers with managers, acquisitions and disposals;
• Assist in preparing the annual budget and interim forecasts;
• Assist with documentation & enhancement of internal controls under the SOX framework;
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies;
• Participate in special projects, when required, including implementing new ERP, accounting policies and other projects.
• Cover for Assistant Controller and/or Controller in their absences.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline (Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, etc);
• Professional accounting designation / CPA is required;
• Five or more years of relevant experience;
• Previous experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role;
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
• Experience with SAP and JDE is considered a strong asset;
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic and growing company;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize assignments;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE:

Schedule: 4/3 schedule at our Macassa Site OR 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A combination of teleworking and presence at our offices in either Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay, or Sudbury, ON.

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Compensation Statement

In accordance with applicable legislation, the expected compensation includes base salary and potential bonus opportunity. Your individual pay will reflect your skills and experience while remaining competitive within the local market.