Overview
BW Gold is a wholly owned subsidiary of Artemis Gold Inc (“Artemis”). Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com.
Based in our Vancouver Regional Office and reporting to the Mine Controller, the Capital Accountant will be responsible for overseeing capital accounting activities, including capital budgeting, AFE administration, project cost monitoring, forecasting, and fixed asset accounting. The successful candidate will bring prior mining industry experience and demonstrated experience supporting capital projects.
The annual salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $135,000.00, with compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Capital Budgeting: Assist in developing and maintaining the annual capital budget for the gold mine, including forecasting expenditures for equipment, infrastructure, and development projects, while aligning with production goals and financial targets.
- Capital Reporting: Prepare regular reports on capital spending, variances, and project performance, utilizing financial software to track metrics such as ROI, NPV, and IRR for mining-specific initiatives like exploration or mill upgrades.
- AFE Process Management: Coordinate the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) process, including preparing, reviewing, and tracking AFEs for capital projects, ensuring approvals are obtained and expenditures are documented in compliance with internal policies.
- Expense Monitoring: Track and analyze capital-related costs (e.g., equipment purchases, construction contracts, and site development), identifying variances and recommending adjustments to stay within budget constraints.
- Compliance and Auditing: Ensure all capital activities adhere to financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS) and provincial regulations specific to British Columbia mining, such as those under the Mines Act, while supporting internal and external audits.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with mine engineers, operations teams, and senior finance staff to gather data for capital planning, providing financial insights to support decision-making on projects like mine expansion or equipment replacement.
- Forecasting and Analysis: Support long-term capital forecasting, analyzing trends in gold production and market conditions to inform budgeting decisions and mitigate financial risks.Documentation: Maintain accurate records of capital budgets, AFEs, and related financial documents, ensuring accessibility for reporting and compliance purposes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA designation or progress toward CPA is considered an asset.
- Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with increasing responsibility in capital, project, or operational accounting.
- Previous mining industry experience is required.
- Demonstrated CAPEX and AFE experience, including capital budgeting, expenditure tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and fixed asset accounting.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and project accounting principles.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Pronto, or similar.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze financial data and provide meaningful business insights.
- Proven ability to partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for preparing financial reports and collaborating with non-finance teams (e.g., mine operators and engineers); ability to explain complex financial data in simple terms.
- Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced mining environment, including potential site visits to remote locations in British Columbia, with flexibility to handle shifting priorities like budget revisions due to gold price fluctuations or operational changes.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- RRSP Matching
- Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.
