GROUP FINANCIAL MANAGER – B2Gold Namibia (Otjikoto Mine)

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the strategic planning and execution process of B2Gold as a full member of the executive team.
• Provides strategic leadership on relevant financial matters in collaboration with all relevant strategic stakeholders.
• Oversee the design, implementation and evaluation of the Group financial strategy.
• Ensure that corporate governance principles and good practices, including King IV and NamCode, are upheld at all times.
• Support the audit function in establishing adequate and effective monitoring systems as required by law.
• Participate in the implementation and management of relevant and appropriate risk management protocols, systems and mechanisms.
• Collaborates with all relevant industry stakeholders and disseminate relevant information in so far as it pertains to B2Gold Namibia’s financial reporting.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders.
• Direct and oversee the financial management, financial accounting and management accounting activities of all Namibian B2Gold entities.
• Oversee the development, consolidation, review and implementation of annual budgets, forecasts, Life of Mine financial inputs and longer-term financial plans.
• Ensure accurate, complete and timeous monthly, quarterly, annual, statutory and management reporting for all entities.
• Review consolidated financial results, cash flow information, forecasts, cost performance, operational variances and key financial performance indicators.
• Analyse group and entity financial performance and provide recommendations to the Managing Director, executive management and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting records, general ledger accounts, reconciliations, cost allocations, period-end processes and financial information used for decision-making
• Provide strategic oversight of the Group’s treasury, liquidity and insurance portfolios.
• Ensure effective cash management and funding strategies, and optimise working capital and treasury performance while safeguarding financial assets and supporting operational and strategic objectives.
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage to protect the Group’s assets and operations.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Group’s governance, compliance and internal control framework.
• Ensure an effective control environment that supports risk mitigation, regulatory compliance and business sustainability.
• Drive financial systems and technology strategies that enhance operational efficiency, reporting integrity and decision-making.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across finance and business systems.
• Lead strategic business improvement and special project initiatives that enhance efficiency, cost competitiveness and long-term value creation.
• Provide financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case evaluation for strategic projects, expansions and new business opportunities.
• Identify and drive operational, margin, cost and working capital improvement opportunities to release value and support cash optimisation.
• Monitor delivery and benefits realisation of approved projects against agreed financial, operational and strategic objectives.
• Comply with the B2Gold Golden Rules, Code of Conduct and all Policies.
• Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.

Requirements

• Grade 12, (NQF) Level 4.
• Chartered Accountant, CA(Nam) or CA(SA), or an equivalent international designation, (NQF) Level 8.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in the mining or a similar industry, with at least 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level.
• Registration with a recognised professional accounting body and be in good standing.
• Valid Code BE driver’s licence.

How to Apply

REF Code: b2gld_000256