Senior Financial Accountant

Oceana Gold is a growing mid‑tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand – we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future.

The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life‑saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally. Guided by our values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork – we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Haile Gold Mine, located in Kershaw, SC, is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

Work with various operational departments to develop and manage the annual capital budget, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and objectives. Assist in prioritization of capital project selection and implementation. Work closely with various departments to gather project data and assess the feasibility and financial viability of proposed capital projects. Perform cost‑benefit analysis, risk assessment, and sensitivity analysis to support decision‑making.

Calculate and analyze financial metrics such as NPV (Net Present Value), ROI (Return on Investment), and other relevant KPIs to assess the economic viability of capital projects. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial metric analyses to support investment decisions. Monitor and report on the actual vs. budgeted performance of capital projects and control the monthly and quarterly capital forecasting process.

Develop and review Authorization for Expenditures (AFE) documents for a capital that totals approximately $100 million annually. Evaluate the financial and operational feasibility of AFE requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Collaborate with project managers to provide financial guidance, ensuring that projects are completed within budget. Prepare detailed financial reports and analysis on capital project performance, including variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.

Collaborate with the finance team to assess the impact of capital projects on the company's financial statements. Provide regular updates to senior management on the status of capital projects, including financial risks and opportunities. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls in all capital project accounting processes. Identify and mitigate financial and implementation risks associated with capital projects, developing risk management strategies.

Continuously review and enhance capital project processes to streamline and optimize efficiency. Implement best practices and technology solutions to improve data accuracy and reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or another closely related field, plus 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an accounting occupation. The required experience in an accounting occupation must include the following:
• 5 years of experience in capital project accounting or finance, capital budgeting, and Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) processes.
• 5 years of experience working with project management software (MS Project or Primavera).
• 5 years of experience performing data analysis and reporting, including:
  • Generating monthly capital cost reports and collaborating with managers to track costs and analyze variances.
  • Monitoring actual capital cash flow to budgets and forecasting and providing assistance to Project Managers.
  • Preparing capital…