Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd. is a fully-owned subsidiary ofAsanko Gold Inc., a company in the process of developing into the next major gold producer in Ghana. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for a/I stakeholders over the medium term

Job Summary

•   Manage the development of analytical models and forecasting tools for all major cost drivers to ensure line managers have the information needed for cost and volume analysis, quarterly forecasts, and the annual business plans;
•   Ensure proper books and records are kept by developing an efficient & effective internal control system; responsible for the overall management of the general ledger and respective subsidiary ledgers;
•   Ensure financial reporting is in compliance with company accounting policies and procedures and are also in compliance with statutory reporting requirements (IAS&IFRS);
•   Manage the information flow during corporate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to ensure compliance with the applicable accounting standards, corporate timelines and general company requirements;
•   Provide accurate and timely advice on project expenditure including accounting, taxation and other matters as requested.Continuously analyze information by using the relevant accounting techniques to determine and recommend alternatives for viability, profitability and payback on specific projects; Responsible for the management of the ERP and related systems including the integration of financial and non-financial information;
•   Ensure effective and efficient treasury management. Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budget expenditure and report variances as per company standards and financial requirements; Prepare monthly and periodic costs analysis;
•   Attend production and Cost meetings, Site Monthly Safe Production and Cost meetings and Business Plan presentation meetings;
•   Provide advice to Line Managers on cost management and suggest opportunities for improvement-Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for the operation to ensure the alignment to all corporate timelines and general company requirements;
•   Provide input into the weekly and monthly reports and develop systems that support forecasting and actual reporting of site fiscals;
•   Assist in analysis of supplier contracts including input into key supplier meetings; Continually improve site financial processes and systems to preserve the operation's value and result in well-informed commercial decisions;
•   Continually improve site capital effectiveness processes and systems that will result in well-informed capital expenditure decisions;
•   Manage and control site capital expenditure pipeline including review and preparation of discount cash flows and analysis of capital applications;
•   Review and where necessary prepare capital submissions to ensure that technical and financial aspects of the business are properly presented to support the capital approval process;
•   Responsible for ensuring that capital assets arc codified and reported in the accounting system as per Company standards:
•   Manage the implementation of and compliance with alt statutory legislation and regulations with specific focus on finance specific items i.e. VAT, withholdings, royalties, tax etc;
•   Develop, maintain, and motivate an efficient and competent staff In the Finance & Admin. department;

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a 1st Degree, Business Administration preferred;
•   A qualified and practicing member of a professional accountancy body (ACCA, CA, (LIMA, CPA);
•   Ten (10) years' post qualification work experience, five of which must be in the Mining Industry;
•   Five to eight years' senior financial management and supervisory experience;
•   Sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
•   Sarbanes-Oxley exposure, preferred;
•   Ability to critically review, analyze, synthesize, compare and interpret information,
•   Ability to analyze and interpret financial data to produce accurate reports;
•   Exposure to integration of financial and non financial systems;
•   Strong cash management and forecasting abilities;
•   Ability to establish key financial, capital and cost accounting processes and procedures;
•   Strong IFRS background and application to management reporting & financial reporting;
•   Experience in a multi-jurisdiction business with corporate and management reporting requirements
•   Strong capabilities in foreign currency reporting and reconciliations;
•   Ability to prepare and interpret balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and statements of retained earnings;
•   Excellent understanding of the Ghanaian tax laws and other financial regulations with strong background in the application of fiscal and legal frameworks;
•   Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
•   Must have unquestionable integrity, be trustworthy, reliable and truthful;
•   Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development;
•   Should be collaborative by nature and can successfully engage and influence key stakeholders;
•   A strong desire to coach and develop others by sharing skills and knowledge;
•   Well-developed oral and written communication skills;
•   Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license and have the ability to drive in rough terrain.

Location: Esaase

How To Apply For The Job

Eligible candidates selected after the interview process will be evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisation fit, the capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.

Suitably qualified persons with the requirements stated above should submit applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications to:

Unit Manager - HR & Administration
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road
Airport Residential Area
P. O. Box CT 6153, Accra-Ghana

or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Closing Date: 30 June, 2014