Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.
As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Department-Finance, the incumbent is responsible for providing dedicated financial ownership of KCC's sustaining and expansion capital portfolio — from business cases through authorization, spend control and capitalization to post-investment review. The role gives the business, Group and audit a single point of accountability for capital, and makes sure every dollar committed is properly justified, authorized, controlled and accounted for.
He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
- Business case support and challenge
- Support project, engineering and operations teams in preparing capital submissions to site and Group standards.
- Independently challenge assumptions, cost estimates, schedules and benefit cases before submission.
- Ensure consistent economic evaluation (NPV, IRR, payback) and proper option analysis on every submission.
- Confirm funding, phasing and accounting treatment before funds are requested.
- Authorization governance
- Run the capital approval process in line with the delegation of authority and Group requirements.
- Maintain the capital register, approval records and a complete audit trail.
- Ensure no commitment is made against a project without valid authorization.
- Spend and commitment control
- Track commitments and spending against approved authorizations, project by project.
- Maintain cost to complete and forecast at completion together with project managers.
- Control scope changes, supplementary requests and transfers between projects.
- Report variances early enough to act on, with clear recommended actions.
- Fixed asset and capitalization integrity
- Ensure timely capitalisation of assets under construction and work in progress.
- Apply correct componentisation, useful lives and residual values in line with IAS 16.
- Oversee asset verification and the integrity of the fixed asset register.
- Provide accurate inputs to depreciation, unit of production and impairment (IAS 36) assessments.
- Capital reporting and planning
- Deliver monthly and quarterly capital reporting to site leadership, Group and audit.
- Provide the capital input into the budget, forecasts and the Life of Asset plan.
- Act as the point of contact for external and internal audit on capital and fixed assets.
- Post-investment review and benefit realisation
- Measure delivered benefits against the approved business case for completed projects.
- Feed lessons learned back into the next capital cycle and into business case standards.
- People leadership
- Lead, develop and coach the fixed assets and capital control team.
- Set objectives, manage performance and build succession within the team.
- Maintain SOPs and controls for the capital and fixed asset processes and drive continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Professional accounting qualifications: CA, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent).
- At least 10 years post-qualification experience.
- Capital or project finance experience in mining, resources or heavy industry.
- At least 3 years leading a finance team.
- Experience within a multinational group reporting environment; DRC or similar operating environment an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Strong IFRS knowledge, particularly IAS 16, IAS 36 and capitalization principles.
- Investment evaluation — discounted cash flow, sensitivity and option analysis.
- ERP fixed asset and project accounting modules, and advanced Excel.
- Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of French an advantage.
Attitude / Behavior
- Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of French an advantage.
- Communication and Facilitation
- Planning and Organising
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Integrity and Professional Judgement
KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.
Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.
Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.