Perseus Mining is a dual listed (Australia, Toronto) gold miner and explorer focused on the West African region. Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited (PMGL) has recently commissioned the world-class Edikan gold project in the Western Region of Ghana.

Edikan Gold Mine (EGM) has a current mining reserve of 3.3M oz of gold from a resource base of 4.3M oz. The Edikan processing facility has been designed as a 5.5Mtpa processing facility with the ability to expand this to 7.9Mtpa in the future. The plant is capable of producing at a rate of 220-270,OOOoz gold per annum.

Purpose of Role:

•   The preferred candidate will prepare, examine, and analyse financial reports and records.
•   The candidate will also be responsible for the preparation and submission of tax documents and create effective and cost-efficient financial practices and procedures for the Edikan Mine.

Key Responsibilities:  

•   Prepare periodic financial reports to assist in management decision making
•   Check for compliance with national laws in all financial documents
•   Ensure proper administration of Treasure and Fixed Assets systems
•   Establish and maintain good communication channels between departments to allow accurate and timely dissemination of relevant information to the right people
•   Understand, interpret and apply relevant Ghanaian tax laws in business transactions
•   Liaise with Auditors and Tax Advisors on issues relating to tax and audit
•   Ensure timely payment of royalties, national stabilisation levy, corporate tax, withholding tax and PAYE in accordance with Ghanaian Laws.
•   Study operational issues and provide financial advice by applying financial principles, best practices and develop recommendations
•   Create efficient methods for Accounting and financial record-keeping,
•   Any other duties that commensurate the role

Remuneration for the Role: Competitive and Attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting/Commerce from a recognised University
•   Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CA, CPA)
•   Minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience on operational mine sites or progressive 'financial responsibility in a multinational company
•   Exposure to finance management systems and protocols (ERP)
•   Superior understanding of Ghana tax laws
•   Must have a strong auditing and tax background
•   Reliable, high attention to details and honest
•   Must have business acumen
•   Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality.

Location: Western Region

How To Apply For The Job

Application will only be received by email to:

hr.pmgl@perseusmining.com.gh with Financial Accountant in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: 25 November, 2016

Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited is an equal opportunity employer