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About the Role

Maaden Barrick Copper Company (MBC2) is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team at the Mahd Adh Dhahab site in the Al Madinah region. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's operations while adhering to MBC2's core values, which emphasize integrity, results-driven performance, sustainability, accountability, and a commitment to zero harm.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for a range of financial processing and reporting tasks. Key duties include:

• Processing monthly payroll in compliance with company policies and Saudi labor regulations.
• Managing accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, three-way purchase order matching, and supplier payments.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate financial records for payroll, accounts payable, petty cash, and supporting documentation.
• Preparing bank transfer files and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
• Assisting with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Monitoring exploration expenditures, drilling costs, and contractor invoices for accuracy and cost control.
• Preparing monthly cost reports, budget variance analyses, and supporting forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Supporting Joint Venture (JV) cash calls, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements.

Qualifications and Education

Candidates for this role should possess the following educational background:

• A Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A professional accounting certification (partially or fully completed) is considered an advantage.

Experience and Skills Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance operations and relevant technical skills:

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, or finance operations.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Pronto, or similar financial systems.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger functions, and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience in mining, exploration, construction, or industrial environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• The capacity to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located at the Mahd Adh Dhahab site, within the Al Madinah region of Saudi Arabia, with proximity to Medina.