Management Accountant – New Horizon Copper

Accountant
Kombat
November 5, 2026
Permanent

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide site-based management accounting, operational cost analysis, budgeting and financial reporting support to strengthen cost control and informed operational decision-making, while overseeing site cost accounting activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor and analyse operational expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts and provide clear explanations of significant cost movements.
  • Prepare and analyse cost reports, budget variances, operational financial performance indicators and monthly site management reports.
  • Coordinate departmental budgets and periodic expenditure forecasts and monitor capital expenditure against approved budgets and project commitments.
  • Analyse mining, processing, maintenance, contractor, labour, fuel and consumable costs, including cost per tonne mined and processed.
  • Review cost allocations, inventory consumption, stockpile costing and production cost calculations and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improved financial control.
  • Coordinate site cost accounting and month-end activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion of reporting deliverables.
  • Supervise and review the work of two Cost Accountants and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures and applicable accounting standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Management Accounting.
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant accounting experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in management accounting, operational costing, budgeting, financial analysis and preparation of management reports.
  • Experience analysing cost variances and supporting month-end activities.
  • Previous experience supervising or guiding accounting staff.
  • Mining, mineral processing or other asset-intensive industry experience will be highly advantageous.
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, together with strong analytical, numerical, organisational and communication ability.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Applications are invited from candidates who meet the above requirements. Previously disadvantaged Namibians, women, persons with disabilities, and residents of Kombat and surrounding communities are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to register on our recruitment database at https://kombatproject.com/login.

The database is there for candidates to register their details so that we can consider them should a suitable opportunity arise in future.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in contributing to the success of New Horizon Copper, please submit a detailed CV, certified copies of your qualifications, and a cover letter.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026 @ 7:00PM

NB: Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within four weeks of the closing date.

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