KAMOA COPPER SA is looking for a Managerial Leader I, Finance

The Kamoa Copper Mine is a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines (39.6%), Zijin Mining Group (39.6%), Crystal River Global Limited (0.8%) and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (20%). It's a very large, near-surface, flat-lying, stratiform copper deposit with adjacent prospective exploration areas within the Central African Copperbelt, at approximately 25 kilometres west of the town of Kolwezi and about 270 kilometres west of the provincial capital of Lubumbashi.

Play your part in our team succeeding....

To lead the systematic review, appraisal and optimisation of KCSA’s finance operations (including financial planning & analysis, management accounting, financial accounting, operations finance & tax) and execute on the company’s financial strategy in line with shareholders’ commercial aspirations. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of monthly management and shareholder reports and will leverage data analytics to identify opportunities for cost control and profitability optimisation, in addition to standing in for the Finance Executive when necessary. This role manages senior professionals, and the scope of the role includes Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Treasury, Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting, Compliance, CAPEX and Budgeting.

You will have the following:

• Must have a Post qualification in Accountancy and Finance
• Must be Professional qualified in Accountancy and Finance (Chartered Accountant “CA”/ Certified Public Accountant “CPA)
• Must have at least 10 - 15 years' experience in Finance, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in the mining environment, and delta experience would be advantageous
• Proficiency in business English is mandatory. Knowledge of French and Swahili will be considered highly advantageous.

Role Specific Knowledge

• DRC and global financial and mining legislation
• International finance best practices and standards
• Management and financial accounting best practices
• Extensive knowledge of general business practices and principles
• Knowledge of the mining industry and its associated financial practices, legislation, and procedures
• Kamoa strategic imperative
• Program and project management
• Overview of operations in KCSA departments and their impact on budgeting and financial procedures, and vice versa
• DRC tax and mining code regulations

Technical Skill

• Competent in mine financial systems and related legislation
• Computer literacy - MS Office Software
• Policy development
• Recognised financial operating system
• Financial Reporting

Personal Competencies should include

• Risk awareness and management
• High level of emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Problem Solving and Decision-making skills
• Negotiation
• Leadership skills
• Strategic and analytic techniques
• Customer Service orientation
• Professional communication and
• presentation – written and verba
• Drive and results orientation
• Flexibility and adaptability – think on feet
• Excellent analytical skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Able to communicate across all levels

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to:

• Define, continuously improve upon, and monitor implementation of integrated Finance structures, policies, plans and governance structures
• Lead the systematic review, appraisal and optimisation of KCSA’s finance operations and oversee the day-to-day functioning
• Drive and oversee effective financial reporting and financial analysis
• Function as a Finance subject matter expert
• Stakeholder Management -Manage relationships with stakeholders to enable optimisation of the business value chain
• People - Manage a division that builds people, values difference and creates an inclusive work environment
• Finance - Forecast, secure and manage the budget as per Delegation of Authority Matrix
• Manage transformation in terms of people, automation / digitisation and sustainability and provide timely and robust change management to underpin initiatives
• HSEQ- Implement a work ethos that is committed to safeguarding employee safety, health and wellbeing
• Implement a work ethos that is committed to safeguarding employee safety, health and wellbeing
• Deploy an integrated risk management, quality assurance, governance and compliance framework throughout area of responsibility

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers' license and qualifications.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.