Finance Superintendent

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

We currently have an exciting opportunity at Northern Star (Pogo) LLC for an experienced and motivated Finance Superintendent. Work location is based at the Fairbanks Office of Northern Star Resources Pogo Mine. This position works a schedule of Monday - Friday 8 hours per day.

What do we offer

• Vibrant hub of activity with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses insurances 401(K) and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

Whats the role

The Finance Superintendent reports to the Commercial Manager and the primary role is to manage the Companys financial systems and contribute to the Commercial Team charged with day-to-day management of the Company.

What are we looking for

Youll be a resourceful and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will display behavior consistent with our Northern Star Core Values of Safety Teamwork Accountability Respect and Results looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of financial reporting to internal stakeholders and external government bodies in accordance with US. Generally accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Corporate Accounting Policies.
• Ensure effective internal controls and policies are in place to safeguard the assets by establishing monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
• Assume a leadership role in providing financial guidance through the preparation and adherence to an approved business plan as well as assisting in the development and updating company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Perth Finance team to ensure that all new vendors or changes to vendors are reviewed and authorized and entered by Corporate Finance in the NSR Information Systems.
• Oversee the accounting information services and materials management functions and ensures staff are developed and trained to complete their functions safely and effectively.
• Direct subordinates in the achievement of their objectives and ensures a level of training and competence commensurate with the demands of their positions. Develop staff to prepare them for future challenges and success.
• Responsible for preparing the annual budget mid-year forecast and adhoc financial analysis.
• Monitor capital expenditure review against budget and complete monthly calls with operations to review all variances to budget and any new requests for capital.
• Responsible for cash management of POGO in partnership of the Commercial Manager.
• Review and approve Capital Expense Requisitions and set them up in the accounting system to ensure proper capture of costs to individual capital projects.
• Ensure that the purchase to pay cycle is proper segregation of duties and payments are made to authorised vendors.
• Ensure that purchasing team is processing requisitions in a timely manner to ensure that all purchase orders are issued with delay.
• Ensure that all vendor invoices are processed timely and that invoices are three (3) way matched to ensure properly receipt.
• Risk management responsibilities which include but are not limited to insurance renewals in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager.
• Collaborate with Corporate Treasury to produce cash management requests and review adequacy of bank accounts.
• Set up fixed Asset additions in the fixed assets system and remove and retire assets upon disposition.
• Prepare and review general ledger account and bank reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Perth Finance team to ensure proper accounting of asset retirement obligations.
• Ensure proper accounting for lease transactions.
• Monitor accounts receivable payments for an ancillary refinery revenue for precious metals within Alaska.
• Liaise with external audit firms during periods of annual audits not limited to Pogo 401K Plan and the NSR external audit.
• In addition provide support for any NSR resources internal audit requests.

• Ensure proper reporting and compliance for year-end vendor reports such as 1099s.
• Ensure and review biweekly payroll in conjunction with the human resources manager.
• Collaborate with external taxation firms for proper preparation of the NSR (Pogo) Corporate Income Tax Returns.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related discipline (CPA CMA or equivalent preferred).
• Must be knowledgeable in managing processes financial software developing standards audit accounting corporate finance tracking budget expenses financial skills analysing information and developing budgets.
• Advanced level expertise with spreadsheets
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.
• Professional licensure preferred (e. g. CPA CFM)
• Current US Drivers License.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Five (5) years increasingly responsible relevant work experience three years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in the mining industry preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in managing processes financial software developing standards audit accounting corporate finance tracking budget expenses financial skills analysing information and developing budgets.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven ability to read comprehend and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials.
• Ability to work in a team with a high regard for Quality and Environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to Safety and Safe Production.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
• Ability to analyse and interpret applicable regulations.
• Ability to supervise and motivate.
• Ability to create reports and procedures.
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively respond to requests for information.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Why join us

When you join our Company you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender thought experience and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

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