Lumwana Mining Company Jobs 2026: Contracts Accountant

 

CONTRACTS ACCOUNTANT

LUMWANA MINING COMPANY

Kalumbila, North West Province, Zambia

Full-Time | Metals Sales Team

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Contracts Accountant to join the Metals Sales Team.

The successful candidate will be expected to champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity.
• Exhibiting a results-driven approach.
• Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose.
• Dedicating themselves to building a sustainable legacy.
• Taking responsibility and being accountable.
• Committing to Zero Harm.
• Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships.

If you're ready to contribute to a world-class team while embracing these values, you are encouraged to apply and become a valued member of a diverse workforce.

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Accountant - Contracts, the Contracts Accountant will ensure accurate and timely commercial administration, accounting and settlement of Lumwana Mining Company's metals sales and off-take contracts, while providing commercial performance analysis and decision support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Execute accounting, invoicing and settlement activities for metals sales, off-take and haulage contracts.
• Reconcile invoices, dispatch schedules, weighbridge records, assays, moisture, quantities and delivery documentation.
• Validate pricing, payable metals, TC/RCs, penalties, deductions and other contractual inputs for provisional and final invoicing.
• Support assay exchanges, umpire processes, settlement reconciliations and customer payment tracking, including Dispatch-to-Cash analysis.
• Conduct periodic performance analysis of all active off-take contracts, including realised pricing, payable metals, TC/RCs, penalties, freight, assay and settlement adjustments.
• Identify risks, value leakage and improvement opportunities.
• Develop contract performance models, dashboards and variance analysis against budget, forecast and contractual expectations.
• Extract, reconcile, analyse and interpret data from multiple systems and sources and translate the results into actionable commercial insights.
• Analyse transporter performance and contractual escalations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, market analysis and scenario modelling relating to prices, volumes, customer mix and contract terms.
• Prepare periodic management reports and executive presentations for the Metals Sales Superintendent and senior leadership, clearly communicating performance, risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, controls, data integrity and value recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Accounting degree or professional qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.
• A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in Accounts Management of concentrate sales and transport contracts or a similar position.
• Exposure to local and international bulk transport and shipping activities and related documentation will be advantageous.
• Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications.
• Minimum of an unrestricted Class B driver's licence.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Equal Opportunity:

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs through the Barrick Job Portal.

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JOB INFORMATION

Job Identification: 238045

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Schedule: Full time

Location: Kalumbila, North West Province, Zambia

Application Deadline: 17 August 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17 AUGUST 2026

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