Accountant: Costs

Osino Gold Exploration and Mining is looking for a results-driven Accountant: Costs to manage, analyze, and control all cost-related aspects of operations. This role focuses on ensuring accurate product costing, improving cost efficiency, and maintaining financial integrity across mining operations. The successful candidate will support strategic and operational decision-making through detailed cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting. This is a high-impact role within a mining environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, financial models, and operational cost structures. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain standard costing models for mining operations (drilling, blasting, hauling, processing) * Prepare monthly cost reports with detailed variance analysis (budget vs actual, forecasts) * Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts * Maintain cost structures and cost centers within ERP systems * Ensure accurate allocation of direct (labour, materials) and indirect costs (overheads) * Monitor and analyze cost efficiency across operations * Support internal and external audits and maintain accurate audit trails * Assist in cost modelling and long-term financial planning (life-of-mine costing) ⸻ Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Cost Accounting, Accounting, or Finance * Professional qualification preferred (CIMA, ACCA, CA(NAM) or equivalent) * 3–7 years’ experience in cost accounting (mining or manufacturing preferred) * Experience with ERP systems (Pronto Xi is an advantage) * Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, dashboards, modelling) * Strong understanding of costing methodologies * Experience in financial reporting and variance analysis * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ⸻ What We’re Looking For: * Detail-oriented and highly analytical professional * Ability to work with large datasets and complex cost structures * Strong communication skills for reporting and decision support * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines * High level of integrity and accuracy