Reporting to Regional Corporate Accounting Manager and assisting with smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function and maintaining bookkeeping for corporate entities, ensuring all key tasks are performed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
The company – about Endeavour
Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track records and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.
Key responsibilities
- Receive, review, and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services, match invoices to budgets/purchase orders and enter invoices into the accounting system with correct coding accurately and timely.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments including monitoring vendor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
- Assist with the setup of new vendors and maintain existing vendor records including periodic vendor reconciliations as required.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation and assist with preparing periodic reporting.
- Prepare bank reconciliations including cashflow forecasting and liaising with Treasury department regarding cash requirements.
- Assist with accounting for month end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation etc) and preparation of monthly management reports.
- Follow-up with department heads to ensure timely approval of invoices.
- Review, verify, and process employee expense reports in compliance with group policies and ensure timely reimbursement of employee expenses.
- Process intercompany cash calls and invoices.
- Assist with G&A monthly reporting.
- Assist with ad hoc analysis and reports as requested.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Position requirements
- Baccalaureate degree with 3 years in Finance and Accounting
- AAT, ACCA or CA part qualified or equivalent qualification
- 2+ years of general accounting and accounts payable experience.
- Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- SUN systems, EAM and Infor Q&A experience preferable but not mandatory
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
- Must be flexible, adaptable, work with a sense of urgency and be self-motivated.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
- Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism while also being friendly and professional.
- Accountable and takes ownership of own work.