Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

The Company

B2Gold is a responsible international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Canada, Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries.

Position

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Introduction

Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and taking direction from other managers and supervisors within the Company, this role, along with the other Senior Accounts Payable Clerk, is responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable (AP) functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the overall AP cycle and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.

Location

This is a full-time position based at B2Gold’s Corporate Office in Vancouver, Canada. The role follows our hybrid work model of four days in-office and one day remote each week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly payment run:

• Review the aged AP list and compile supporting documents for outstanding items,
• Identify the payment method of each invoice on the aged list for the Treasury department,
• Obtain Treasury department’s approval for payment processing,
• Process EFT, ACH, wire payments and print cheques,
• Obtain EFT, ACH and wire approvals and signatures on cheques, and
• Send payment confirmations as required;
• Review and approve new and modified vendor cards;
• Review invoices, journal entries, and credit memos entered by AP clerks;
• Actively manage, process and review employee credit card statements and expense reports entered by AP clerks;
• Prepare payroll payment summary report and wire payments;
• Review payroll upload for accuracy prior to loading into the accounting system;
• Prepare bank deposit and coordinate with members of the Accounting team for recording in the system;
• Process urgent payments, cash calls and other bank transfers as needed;
• Clearing processed payments in the Accounting system;
• Set up and maintenance of wire transfer templates for each bank;
• Actively manage accounts payable inbox and follow up with vendors and company departments as required;
• Prepare monthly invoices to subsidiaries;
• Maintain a log of accounts receivable invoices; and,
• Perform other duties as required in support of corporate and site objectives.

Requirements: 

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or similar field from an accredited university or college;
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience of full cycle AP experience with multicurrency and project costing focused, including payments (wires, EFT, ACH, etc.);
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to work with different cultures across different time zones;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively in a team environment but also available to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Flexible, adaptable and ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment; and,
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the mining industry is preferred; and,
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (familiarity with multicurrency & intercompany functions) is considered an asset.

Job Demands/Physical Requirements:

• This position is based at B2Gold’s corporate office in Vancouver, Canada, with a hybrid work arrangement of four days on site and one day working from home;
• Must be able to lift box weighing at least 20 lbs.

Compensation

B2Gold prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal-opportunity employer, B2Gold values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

B2Gold offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience, knowledge and skill set, and a comprehensive benefit package for employees and their eligible dependents. The base salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 - $80,000 per annum, which is the anticipated pay at the time of hire but does not reflect similar future job opportunities. Details of the total compensation package will be shared during the interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Corp., however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.