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Senior Financial Accountant Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto's business is in finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt) and iron ore.
The Simandou Project in south-east Guinea is a large development project within the Rio Tinto Iron Ore portfolio. It will consist of developing a deep water port, extensive rail infrastructure and a large mine of approximately 100 mtpa.
The Role:
Reporting to the Manager - Simandou JV and Group Reporting the Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for:
  • Simandou Joint Venture reporting including cash calls and monthly reporting
  • Supporting the supervising the Accounts payable and Treasury teams of the Simandou Finance entities
  • Assisting in the development of cash call templates including integration with bank statements and cash funding tools where possible
  • Liaising with internal Treasury and corporate Treasury functions on cash management needs
  • Ensuring systems and controls in place to consolidate and report are efficient
  • Maintaining accurate working papers at year end and collate back-up on transactions
  • Reviewing and approve Proactis invoices as the first checker and dynamics invoice batches
A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
  • Ideally, you will be of Graduate calibre with a relevant Accountancy qualification (ICA or CPA).
  • Previous experience in a similar role and in preparing financial statements for large companies
  • Experience in Hyperion reporting preferred
  • High level of knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and accounting standards
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Must possess sound judgment and have the ability to work independently
  • Solid planning, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent project management and analysis skills
  • Strong knowledge of (MS Office to produce spreadsheets, graphics, presentations and other data
  • Fluent English. French is a definitive plus
Shortlisting will begin immediately but the position will remain open until filled
Qualified candidate should apply on-line

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Finance and Accounting