- Work directly with the Board of Directors in progressing the Brskovo Mine project from feasibility to construction and operation.- Build the Financial, HR and Administration functions, including hiring and coaching of staff, policy implementation, and governance.- Oversee the statutory audit for Tara Resources in Switzerland and its subsidiary in Montenegro (Bskovo Mine doo), working with the internal reporting team and the external auditors.- Manage treasury and… Show more - Work directly with the Board of Directors in progressing the Brskovo Mine project from feasibility to construction and operation.- Build the Financial, HR and Administration functions, including hiring and coaching of staff, policy implementation, and governance.- Oversee the statutory audit for Tara Resources in Switzerland and its subsidiary in Montenegro (Bskovo Mine doo), working with the internal reporting team and the external auditors.- Manage treasury and banking relationships locally and internationally.- Assist the Board of Directors and the Chief Financial Officer in evaluating different financing alternatives required for mine construction. Show less

Accomplishments:- Built and developed the Financial Planning & Analysis function including expat and local workforce with focus on mentoring and coaching.- Developed and implemented financial reports for Senior and C-Level Management.- Developed cost center structure and implemented into ERP system.- Achieved cost savings through contract reviews and collaboration with key operational stakeholders.- Leveraged technology through ERP implementation including improvements to… Show more Accomplishments:- Built and developed the Financial Planning & Analysis function including expat and local workforce with focus on mentoring and coaching.- Developed and implemented financial reports for Senior and C-Level Management.- Developed cost center structure and implemented into ERP system.- Achieved cost savings through contract reviews and collaboration with key operational stakeholders.- Leveraged technology through ERP implementation including improvements to deliver quality financial reporting and analysis.Main Responsibilities:- Acted as the Finance Senior Business Partner onsite ensuring appropriate liaison between the operation and the finance function.- Led finance processes onsite with specific responsibility for month end closing, management reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and variance analysis.- Responsible for cost control, accurate expense allocation, and driver analysis in accordance with approved budgets.- Co-led oversight of the Accounts Payable and Treasury functions.- Spearheaded the consolidation and presentation of financial and operation reports to Senior and C-Level Management.- Assisted with financial deliverables such as board presentations and business cases. Show less

Accomplishments:- Improved the accuracy of forecasting and budgeting processes for operations.- Improved management reports to facilitate the communication of monthly results. Main Responsibilities:- Prepared monthly management reports for all mining operations across the world (Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC, Laos, and Peru), with a focus on African operations. This includes detailed commentary on the performance of operations incorporating the… Show more Accomplishments:- Improved the accuracy of forecasting and budgeting processes for operations.- Improved management reports to facilitate the communication of monthly results. Main Responsibilities:- Prepared monthly management reports for all mining operations across the world (Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC, Laos, and Peru), with a focus on African operations. This includes detailed commentary on the performance of operations incorporating the identification of root causes for variances.- Provided input and support to Site Operations in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, including minesite visits to the Kinsevere operation in the DRC.- Assisted C-Level management with financial deliverables such as board papers, including audit analytical papers, business cases, and management and discussion analysis.- Prepared financial statements for subsidiaries and liaised with external auditors. Show less

Main Responsibilities:- Supported the Commercial Manager and the Business Performance Superintendent with onsite finance and accounting processes including responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis for Opex (US$300 million) and Capex (US$60 million).- Delivered commercial education to onsite key stakeholders.- Developed financial models for operational drivers to improve the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.

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Accomplishments:- Participated in a cost and functional review, which achieved approximately US$140 million in annualized operational savings.- Improved the accuracy of forecasting and budgeting for operations.- Drove, together with the Commercial Manager, the educational and training initiatives of financial management and cost control for mine-site management and key personnel.- Developed financial models for blasting and stripping operations.Main… Show more Accomplishments:- Participated in a cost and functional review, which achieved approximately US$140 million in annualized operational savings.- Improved the accuracy of forecasting and budgeting for operations.- Drove, together with the Commercial Manager, the educational and training initiatives of financial management and cost control for mine-site management and key personnel.- Developed financial models for blasting and stripping operations.Main Responsibilities:- Co-led the overall accounting and finance processes onsite.- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and reporting for Opex (US$950 Million) and Capex (US$110 Million).- Co-led the Annual 5 Year Plan and 2 Year Budget preparation, consolidation and submission for Opex.- Assisted in the preparation and review of business cases for capital investments and major contracts, and conducted relevant economic valuations.- Assisted site management with commercial and business advice. Show less

Accomplishments:- Improved the quality and accuracy of management accounting reporting.- Managed, coached and mentored a team of 4 professional accountants.Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for the overall accounting and finance processes for Goonyella Riverside (GRM) and Broadmeadow (BRM) Mines.- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and reporting for Capex and Opex.- Co-led the Annual 5 Year Plan and 2 Year Budget Consolidation and Submission to Corporate for… Show more Accomplishments:- Improved the quality and accuracy of management accounting reporting.- Managed, coached and mentored a team of 4 professional accountants.Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for the overall accounting and finance processes for Goonyella Riverside (GRM) and Broadmeadow (BRM) Mines.- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and reporting for Capex and Opex.- Co-led the Annual 5 Year Plan and 2 Year Budget Consolidation and Submission to Corporate for Capex (US$100 Million) and Opex (US$1 Billion).- Chaired the Site Project Review Committee meetings at GRM, and assisted its members on the selection of capital projects in order to maximize value.- Reviewed and prepared business cases for capital projects to be presented at Corporate level for approval, including relevant economic valuations.- Liaised with internal and external auditors on yearly audits. Show less

Accomplishments:- Improved the forecast accuracy and cost control for capital projects.- Developed and implemented the monthly Capex reporting.- Improved the approval ratio of Capex submissions to corporate and owners.Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for Capex reporting to site management and Corporate Headquarters.- Performed the variance analysis against forecast and budget for a capital projects portfolio in excess of US$50 million.- Managed the monthly… Show more Accomplishments:- Improved the forecast accuracy and cost control for capital projects.- Developed and implemented the monthly Capex reporting.- Improved the approval ratio of Capex submissions to corporate and owners.Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for Capex reporting to site management and Corporate Headquarters.- Performed the variance analysis against forecast and budget for a capital projects portfolio in excess of US$50 million.- Managed the monthly process for Capex forecasting.- Coordinated the Annual 5 Year Plan and 2 Year Budget Consolidation and Submission to Corporate for capital investments.- Chaired the Site Project Review Committee meetings onsite and assisted its members on the selection of Capex projects to maximize value.- Prepared business cases of capital projects to be presented at corporate level for approval.- Carried out economic valuations for capital projects.- Maintained the Capex budgets and cost control in SAP. Show less

- Ensured due corporate governance and risk management were adhered to by operation.- Provided onsite commercial and business advice, and strategic input into the operation plan.- Actively supported and participated with the management team in GRM’s Health & Safety activities.- Liaised with internal and external auditors on yearly audits.- Coordinated the provision of onsite IT services.

Accomplishments:- Implemented accounting / financial policies and procedures.Main Responsibilities:- Liaison between Marketing and Finance Departments.- Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports for top management and shareholders (US GAAP).- Responsible for the accounting function, secretarial (legal) duties and banking operations.- Followed up on sales collections and special cases (Billing, debit notes,… Show more Accomplishments:- Implemented accounting / financial policies and procedures.Main Responsibilities:- Liaison between Marketing and Finance Departments.- Responsible for the preparation and presentation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports for top management and shareholders (US GAAP).- Responsible for the accounting function, secretarial (legal) duties and banking operations.- Followed up on sales collections and special cases (Billing, debit notes, etc.).- Liaised with external financial auditors on yearly audits. Show less

Accomplishments:- Developed and implemented the monthly Capex financial reports for senior management and shareholders.- Implemented financial and accounting controls and procedures for Capex.- Implemented Post Implementation Reviews for capital projects.- Co- led the implementation of the project module in ERP system MIMS. Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for "budget vs. actual" control of Capex and its respective variance analysis for a portfolio of more than… Show more Accomplishments:- Developed and implemented the monthly Capex financial reports for senior management and shareholders.- Implemented financial and accounting controls and procedures for Capex.- Implemented Post Implementation Reviews for capital projects.- Co- led the implementation of the project module in ERP system MIMS. Main Responsibilities:- Responsible for "budget vs. actual" control of Capex and its respective variance analysis for a portfolio of more than US$100 million.- Prepared monthly financial reports on Capex for senior management and shareholders.- Maintained the project module in ERP system MIMS.- Responsible for the Annual Budget consolidation and presentation for capital investments (+USD$100 Million).- Responsible for the Accounts Payable function for capital projects.- Managed the quarterly forecasting cycle for Capex and associated cash flows.- Carried out economic valuations and post implementation reviews for capital investments. Show less