Officer Cost Control at Newmont Corporation

Accra
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job DescriptionWorkplace Type: OnsiteNewmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.Your Impact:

Assist in developing and maintaining engineering project control systems and processes, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and management of project performance to support project success and decision-making.

In This Role You Will:

Assess project costs and expenditures, ensuring they align with approved budgets and identifying any variances.
Assist the preparation and assessment of cost reports, forecasts, and financial summaries for project teams and partners.
Execute regular cost variance assessments to identify discrepancies between planned and actual project costs, suggesting corrective actions as needed.
Liaise with project leaders and teams to collect accurate and timely cost and schedule data for reporting purposes.
Support in the preparation and execution of project control procedures and methodologies to enhance cost and schedule handling.
Apply project management software and tools to assist project tracking and reporting activities.
Execute risk assessments to identify potential cost and schedule overruns and implement mitigation strategies.
Deliver technical support and troubleshooting for project control systems and tools.
Responsible for assessing relevant risks, applying mitigation measures, and continuously evaluating for risks.
Support in preparing and maintaining engineer project schedules, ensuring all tasks, milestones, and deliverables are accurately tracked and updated.

Your Training, Skills and Experience Checklist:Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

B.Sc. degree in Engineering or Accounting or Project Management or equivalent experience.
Project management training.

Additional Knowledge:

A good knowledge of accounting principles.
An understanding of construction techniques, methods, productivity, and costs.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in project management or equivalent.
A combination of training and experience is necessary.

Problem Solving Ability:

Completes concrete procedural tasks.
Follows procedural steps to complete work.
Uses practical judgment to overcome problems, or requests assistance.
Sees alternatives based on trial and error.
Improves working methods using day-to-day experiences, procedures, observations of pattern of events, and trial and error.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in engineering and construction management principles.
Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
Sound computer literacy skills (SAP, MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook and other windows applications).
Knowledge and use of Xeras Cloud for mining cost modelling can be an advantage.

Social Process Skills:

Self-awareness: Understands own behaviors and is aware of the impact on others, adapt their own behavior where necessary in order to get a productive outcome for the wider team.
Team process: Able to be an effective team member by listening, clarifying tasks, receiving and providing feedback, able to be an effective team leader (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining a positive and productive work environment through listening, dealing with different points of view, giving and receiving feedback.
Collaboration: Build positive working relationships with a diverse range of people across disciplines.

Working Conditions:

The position is located at Apensu Underground.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to .Closing Date: 25th November, 2025HOW TO APPLY

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