Job Title: VP Finance and Administration
Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Mining / Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Company

Our client is a TSX-V and FSE-listed gold producer and mineral development company with a 19+ year track record and operations in Malaysia and Western Australia. Headquartered in Vancouver, the company employs over 250 professionals across its sites.

Position Overview

The VP Finance and Administration will report directly to the CFO and oversee all financial reporting and general administrative functions across the business. This includes internal/external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, tax and audit compliance, cash management, and corporate administration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting

Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements

Draft financial statement notes, MD&A, and quarterly earnings releases

Present executive-level financial dashboards and forecasts to the CFO

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

Maintain financial models

Lead annual corporate budgeting and 12-month rolling forecasts

Prepare quarterly and semi-annual financial projections

3. Accounting Policies & Internal Controls

Conduct quarterly IFRS updates and accounting policy reviews

Design procedures to implement new accounting standards

Train staff on evolving standards and coordinate with operations on cost controls

4. Tax, Audit & Regulatory Compliance

Oversee annual tax filings and manage compliance with tax authorities

Support CFO on tax planning and transfer pricing implementation

Manage audit processes and ensure timely government reporting

5. Cash Management & Project Costing

Monitor monthly cash flow and prepare 8-week cash projections

Analyze project costs, report variances, and ensure capex remains within budget

6. Financial Controls & Reporting Accuracy

Conduct technical reviews of consolidated reports, MD&A, and supporting schedules

Maintain chart of accounts and recommend system/process improvements

Assist CFO with development and quarterly testing of internal controls (SOX compliance)

7. General Administration

Oversee office administration, corporate filing systems, and insurance policies

Coordinate IT administration, database maintenance, and IT control systems

8. Ad-hoc Duties

Provide ongoing support to the CFO and contribute to executive-level projects as required

Qualifications

CPA designation (Canada) with prior VP/Controller experience in TSX-V or TSX-listed gold production companies

Hands-on experience compiling financial statements under IFRS, including MD&A and note disclosures

Strong financial modeling, cost accounting, and cost control capabilities

Proven leadership, team management, and staff training experience

Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated with excellent communication and reporting skills