Cost Accountant

ABOUT US:

Since 2009, Gowest has expanded its land holdings in the North Timmins Gold Project (“NTGP”) area to cover a total of 109 square km in the Timmins gold camp, with much of the additional lands being located along the same geological structures – along the largely undeveloped Pipestone Fault, believed to be a splay off the prolific Porcupine-Destor Fault, which has produced the majority of the 145 million ounces of gold produced historically along the Abitibi-Greenstone belt – that host Gowest’s Bradshaw Gold Deposit (formerly Frankfield East) as well as a number of other gold showings.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the CFO, the Cost Accountant will record, manage and analyse the cost associate wit the mining operation at the Bradshaw Mine Site. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, cost control, and analysis to support efficient and profitable mining operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Budgeting:

- Develop and produce monthly and annual operating cost reports, budgets, and forecasts for the mine’s operations.

- Track and analyze operating costs to ensure alignment with budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

- Collaborate with department heads to ensure budget accountability and provide financial insights to improve decision-making.

Cost Control & Analysis:

- Work with other key stakeholders, review and verify the invoices from the suppliers, and record the invoice with properly approval.

- Monitor and analyze operational costs, including labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, to identify and address variances.

- Reconcile production costs and schedules to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial data.

- Work with Procurement and warehouse team to monitor inventory levels and expenditures

- Keep track of inventory and ensure expenditures are within budget.

- Assist with inventory valuation and cost allocation for materials and supplies.

- Work with procurement to review and manage vendor contracts and cost controls.

Operational Support:

- Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and financial analyses for senior management to support operational planning and performance tracking.

- Provide financial guidance for departmental reviews, including cost and expenditure tracking.

- Assist operations teams with cost estimation and financial planning for ongoing and future production activities.

Governance and Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures in compliance with corporate objectives and governance standards.

- Maintain compliance with IFRS, and corporate accounting policies, as well as federal and provincial regulations.

- Monitor and implement audit recommendations to improve financial controls and reporting accuracy.

General Responsibilities:

- Foster a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to company health and safety standards.

- Maintain awareness of changes in accounting regulations and industry best practices, ensuring timely communication and implementation of updates.

- Perform other duties as assigned to support the mine’s operational goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is considered an asset.

- 8 to 10 years of accounting experience as a cost accountant, cost analyst, preferably in mining or an industrial setting.

- Comprehensive knowledge of financial systems and spreadsheets, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

- Experience using Pronto is considered an asset.

- Strong numeric, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with operations and management teams.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills for conveying financial insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Proactive approach to identifying cost trends and developing solutions to improve profitability.

- Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a project team.

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

- The role is located at the Bradshaw Gold Project, which is approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.

- The ideal candidate for the role will work a schedule of 4 days on and 3 off, 10-hour days. Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.

- Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.