Accountant

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  Location

  (CANADA) and Emo

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  Job Reference

  21825

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Business, Accounting & Finance / 2 Years

Job Description & Qualifications

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company. 

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment.  New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners.  To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page. 

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

•     A stimulating values-based work environment
•     A culture of collaboration and inclusion
•     Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
•     Career development opportunities
•     A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
•     A competitive total compensation program
•     A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
 
The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario  The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

About the Role

Schedule: 5 days in / 2 days off followed by 4 days in /3 days off

Reporting to: Assistant Controller

Location: Emo, Ontario

Position Objective

The accountant will be responsible for supporting the finance team by performing various accounting tasks, including maintaining financial records, processing transactions, assisting with financial reporting and audit requirements. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all financial and physical information
• Maintaining SOX working papers and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Maintain the accuracy of the fixed asset register
• Perform account reconciliation and related entries
• Prepare general ledger and bank/credit card reconciliation
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation for audits
• Support the Finance Team in various projects and initiatives
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, or a relevant combination of skills and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Personal Integrity
• Self-directed, pro-active and self-motivated
• Comfortable working with both Mining Operations and Finance
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn
• Experience in the manufacturing or mining industry preferred
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modeling preferred

Why New Gold?

• Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
• Extended Health & Dental Benefit
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company.  Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors.  Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.