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About Jervois
Jervois is a battery metals and critical minerals company focused on the
responsible development and supply of cobalt, nickel, and related
materials essential to the global energy transition. The company
operates projects and production assets across the United States,
Finland, and Brazil.
In the United States, Jervois operation is located in Salmon, Idaho,
home to the Idaho Cobalt Operations (ICO), the only permitted primary
cobalt mine in the United States. This site plays a strategic role in
strengthening domestic supply chains for advanced manufacturing and
clean-energy technologies. The Senior Accountant role provides direct
financial support to ICOs operations and its associated United States
corporate activities.
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Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant position reports directly to the Jervois Group
Manager Finance and works closely with the Executive General Manager,
operations leadership, and the Jervois corporate finance team. The
position is a critical leadership position within the Jervois Mining USA
Limited (Jervois US) finance team and will have senior responsibility
for the monthly accounting close, accounts payable, payroll, and monthly
management reports. Additionally, this position manages quarterly site
forecasts and annual budgets, variance analysis, ERP administration in
SAP, and additional projects as and when they are identified. With
demonstrated success in the Senior Accountant position, the incumbent
would be a potential successor for the Jervois US Finance Manager role
or roles within Jervoiss wider corporation in the finance, control, or
treasury functions.
Major Responsibilities:
The Senior Accountant will have the following responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Month-End Close
Prepare and record all required journal entries, including payroll,
prepaids, fixed assets, depreciation, accruals, intercompany
transactions, and consolidation entries.
Review all balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy
and reconcile all general ledger accounts to supporting
documentation.
Maintain accurate accounting records for Jervois US while in care
and maintenance, ensuring compliance with internal controls and
reporting standards.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Manage accounts payable, including vendor account ageing, invoice
processing, and AP subledger integrity.
Track and record accounts receivable activity and reconcile AR
balances to site bank accounts.
Financial Reporting
Prepare and manage month-end management reporting, including
variance analysis and explanations against forecast.
Support management with ad-hoc reporting requests related to
care-and-maintenance activities, site costs, and cost-control
initiatives.
Audit Support
Assist in the preparation for the annual external audit, including
providing supporting documentation, responding to auditor queries,
preparing audit schedules, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of
audit-related information.
Forecasting, Budgeting & Cost Tracking
Prepare quarterly forecasts and the annual budget for the ICO
operations, including operating expenditure, sustaining costs, and
cash flow requirements.
Coordinate with site and corporate teams to gather cost inputs and
ensure financial planning reflects current operational status.
Asset Management & Compliance
Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure proper accounting for
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Monitor and support compliance with state and federal reporting,
taxes (including property and use taxes), and permitting-related
financial obligations.
Systems & Internal Controls
Administer the FICO modules for the US in the Jervois SAP system.
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Ensure internal controls related to financial reporting, cash
management, and fixed assets are maintained and documented
appropriately.
General Support
Support ad-hoc projects and provide general finance support as
assigned.
Job Specific and/or Technical Skills:
Previous Work Experience Required: Experience of three years or more
as an accountant, preferably in mining, construction, or a heavy
manufacturing environment.
Education, Skills, and Knowledge Required:
Bachelors degree in accounting or a similar field.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
Knowledge of In
