Superintendent – Financial Accounting (FIFO)

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Superintendent – Financial Accounting ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for the Porgera operation. This hands‑on leadership role involves month‑end close, audit coordination and coaching junior accountants.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the month‑end close and reporting process, ensuring compliance with IFRS and corporate timelines.
• Review and approve journals, reconciliations and adjustments prepared by junior accountants.
• Maintain balance‑sheet integrity through regular reconciliations, variance analysis and timely resolution of unreconciled balances.
• Coordinate preparation of financial statements, reports and supporting documentation for audits and management reviews.
• Manage fixed‑asset and capital accounting, including capitalization, transfers, depreciation and disposals.
• Oversee cash‑flow accounting, inter‑company reconciliations and treasury transactions.
• Coordinate bullion sales and revenue recognition.
• Manage treasury and banking operations for all Porgera entities.
• Provide support during internal and external audits, ensuring timely delivery of audit requests.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and ERP data integrity.
• Coach and mentor junior team members to develop their technical and professional capabilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CPA/CA certification (or equivalent).
• More than 5 years of financial accounting experience in mining or large‑scale operations.
• Proven record of leading month‑end processes and mentoring team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, FIFO environment and demonstrate accountability and technical precision.

Required skills

• SAP FICO
• Xeras
• OneStream
• Microsoft Excel
• Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCs)

What we offer

• FIFO roster (21/14) with a highly competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to impact the development and upskilling of a predominantly local workforce.
• Work in a world‑class mining operation that values safety and sustainable growth.