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Adviser, Financial Accounting

Employer
First Quantum Minerals
Location
Panama City, Panama
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 28, 2023

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Category
Accounting
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture - the "First Quantum Way".

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That's how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Purpose

Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of operations, process and control of issuing invoices, incoming payments, secure income by verifying and recording receipts, follow up on relevant topics to raise or provide solutions to the administration and customers.

Key Accountabilities and Challenges
  • Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Panama.
  • Maintain HSE standards and ensure strict compliance within the company.
  • Process invoices and incoming payments in accordance with financial policies and procedures
  • Propose improvements in the process
  • Perform daily financial transactions, including the verification, classification, calculation, recording and submission of accounts receivable data
  • Review discrepancies and resolve customer billing issues
  • Provide reports that detail the status of accounts receivable, follow up of overdue invoices by contacting customers.
  • Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all invoice and payments are posted correctly.
  • Reviewing, sorting, and filing documents related to accounts receivable will be required as part of the role.
  • Control, report and reduce operational costs, and ensure cost consideration taken with all decisions.
  • Implement FQM Way culture in your work - "Bolder, Smarter, Driven, Together."
  • Perform any other duties as assigned in the area.


Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Education
    • Degree in Accounting, Finance or business administration
  • Skills
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong ability to work in a "team" environment.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Negotiation skills and customer service oriented
    • High precision and attention to detail
  • Experience
    • Demonstrable work experience in account receivable or finance area
    • Solid knowledge of basic accounting principles
    • Demonstrable ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
    • Experience handling MS office files, fiscal systems and accounting software (JDE or other ER software)
  • Language

Fluency in English will be highly regarded

Behaviours
  • Integrity, objectivity and professional competence
  • Curious, always wanting to know things
  • Reliability
  • Strength in cultural adaptability


Working Conditions
Office work in Torre de las Americas. Working from Home at the discretion of Management

Safety and Environment
  • Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
  • Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are addressed & reported promptly.
  • Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
  • Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
  • Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
  • Raising, discussion and resolution of safety issues at regular meetings


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