- Using advanced professional knowledge, acts as an advisor to a variety of internal and/or external requests.
- Investigates, analyzes and researches accounting and financial reporting matters, and prepares memorandums for review by management and external auditors.
- Is a central lead in providing accounting guidance and recommendations to all levels of Finance staff at Corporate and globally, as well as to other departments, as applicable.
- Advises Finance staff globally in resolving non-routine or complex local accounting issues, upon request.
- Acts as a key contributor for M&A activities, including financial due diligence, pro-forma preparation, integration considerations, and analysis of accounting and disclosure implications of transactions.
- Acts as a key contributor to the analysis and recommendations on potential financings.
- Manages the maintenance and update of the Kinross IFRS Finance and Accounting Policy Manual, including the development of new accounting policies and procedures.
- Communicates and educates Kinross Finance staff (and other departments, as applicable) about accounting policies and procedures.
- Manages the analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements prior to their adoption, including leading the assessment of the impacts of new standards and managing the implementation of any required accounting policy, process and control changes globally.
- Supports the Finance team in various activities during the quarterly and annual reporting processes as needed/appropriate, including managing impairment/impairment reversal assessments and updates to the Company's decommissioning liability model, drafting certain note disclosures and preparing analyses to support the financial statements, as necessary.
- Develops processes, practices and methodologies to support best practices and operational strategies for the Finance and other departments.
- Prepares communication materials, manuals, training summaries, and other written materials related to technical issues, programs, or systems.
- Contributes to non-routine projects and special initiatives within the Finance and/or Corporate Development teams.
- University graduation or diploma.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA or international equivalent).
- 5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent.
- Big 4 or mid-tier firm experience an asset.
- Transaction and/or accounting advisory experience an asset.
- Previous experience in the mining or resource industry is preferred.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational, planning and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and problem-solve.
- Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
- Ability to lead others or a process to solve complex problems.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work the flexible hours required to meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to undertake and manage through a variety of concurrent assignments.
- Ability to facilitate groups to arrive at a decision, and manage cross-functional projects.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, including experience with analyzing and/or preparing financial and other valuation models.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Manager - Financial Reporting and Advisory - Toronto, Canada - Kinross Gold Corporation
Description
Start Date ASAP
Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)
Dress Code Business Casual
Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)
A Great Place to Work
Who We Are
Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.
Purpose of Role
To act as a key advisor for accounting matters and a key contributor to the quarterly and annual reporting processes, and non-routine projects and special initiatives in the Finance group.
This position reports to the Director, Financial Reporting & Advisory.