Commercial Manager

The Commercial Manager will have the opportunity to materially contribute to the development of the mining company in Tanzania and ensure all commercial and financial responsibilities are met whilst identifying and implementing a culture of continuous improvements. The role will also have a focus on the development of the site-based finance and commercial teams.Position Responsibilities

Management of Safety, Environment, & Community Relations

• Adhere to all company safety policies to champion the correct safety behaviours
• Promote a strong understanding of Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental, and Community policies
• Management of all financial and commercial staff on site and development of training and development matrixes with plans for all Commercial personnel
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance

Leadership, People and Culture for the site-based commercial team

• Lead and manage to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including effective utilisation of annual leave
• Oversee performance management including coaching, training, continuous feedback, and annual appraisals
• Develop and implement training, development, and succession planning frameworks
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Working closely with all departments

Operations

• Management of the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Formulation of Commercial Department budgets and control of expenditure in line with approved budgets
• Timely development of budgets and forecasts, covering all aspects of the operations
• Identification and management of material commercial and financial risks
• Achievement of site and personnel specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that have been agreed prior to the commencement of each financial year
• Implementation and monitoring of financial/internal controls and costing/reporting processes on site, in accordance with Group requirements and policies
• Provision of accurate and timely financial information to Heads of Departments at the mine site and to the Corporate Office to enable them to assess costs incurred and take informed decisions in relation to cost control and capital management within their respective departments
• Contribution towards Continuous Improvement Initiatives (“CI”) aimed at improving operational efficiency in all aspects of the operation focused on reducing overall costs
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations that are applicable to the mining company’s business in Tanzania
• Management of the site warehouse and associated inventory in line with Supply Management Policies
• Management of the camp and site-based associated support services
• Management of relevant contracts as designated by the General Manager Operations to the Commercial Manager
• Management of the Information Technologies (IT) and Supply and Logistics departments on site in line with the IT Policies and Supply Management Policies
• Working closely with the team to meet all statutory obligations

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the same role on operational mine sites
• Demonstrated extensive involvement in site-based financial management including implementing process and systems improvement
• Exposure to finance management systems and protocols
• Sound working knowledge of ERP system especially Pronto and/or SAP or similar ERP
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, with an understanding of materiality
• Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic, matrix organisation
• Demonstrated understanding of occupational health and safety requirements in an operational environment
• High standard of personal integrity, professionalism and attention to detail
• Motivated team player with a positive attitude and an effective communication style

Qualifications & Licences

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related Commercial discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) preferred

Additional Information

• Prepared to undertake external training to complement the operation
• Incumbent may be expected to work outside Normal Working Hours on occasions
• Incumbent will from time to time be required to travel on company business

Opportunities

• The mining company values its people and offers rewarding and diverse career opportunities for aspiring candidates in the international gold mining industry