Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant 

At Draslovka, we believe in reimagining what’s possible. Our mission is to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that transform the mining industry and leave a positive impact on the planet. We are committed to safety, integrity, and building strong relationships, but none of this is possible without the right people. Through Encore Minerals, a Draslovka company, we are advancing a flagship gold tailings reprocessing project and laying the foundation for future growth across multiple assets.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a commercially astute and highly capable Senior Project Accountant to establish and lead the financial framework for a large-scale capital project. This role is critical to ensuring strong financial governance, capital discipline, and insightful decision support across the full project lifecycle.

You will play a hands-on role in building scalable project accounting practices while partnering closely with engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams. This role reports directly to the Financial Controller and is central to the successful delivery of Encore Minerals’ flagship project and future developments.

Key Accountabilities:

Establish and manage the project financial structure, including WBS, cost codes, and CAPEX registers.

Monitor and control capital expenditure across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

Develop and maintain detailed project budgets and rolling CAPEX/OPEX forecasts.

Perform variance analysis and provide clear, actionable insights to project leadership.

Build and maintain financial models to support feasibility studies, investment cases, and funding decisions.

Prepare monthly project financial reports, dashboards, and governance packs.

Partner with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure cost accuracy and financial integrity.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

Contribute to ERP (e.g. SAP) and reporting system enhancements to support future scalability.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; CA/CPA preferred.

Experience:

8+ years’ experience in project accounting, FP&A, or finance roles within mining, resources, or construction.

Strong experience in CAPEX governance and capital project financial control.

Previous mining experience is highly regarded; hydro-mining exposure is an advantage.

Expertise:

Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling skills.

Strong understanding of project accounting, revenue recognition, and cost control.

Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and advanced Excel capabilities.

Technical Competencies:

Project Accounting & CAPEX Management: Deep expertise in WBS structures, cost tracking, and capital governance.

Financial Modelling & Analysis: Advanced modelling, scenario analysis, and economic evaluation capability.

Financial Systems & Reporting: Strong proficiency in ERP systems, reporting tools, and data integrity.

Governance & Compliance: Sound understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, and accounting standards.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:

Commercial Acumen: Links financial data to project and business outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement: Builds strong relationships across technical, operational, and finance teams.

Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of accuracy, governance, and control.

Ownership & Initiative: Proactively builds processes and frameworks in a greenfield environment.

Adaptability: Thrives in complex, fast-paced, project-based settings.

Who We Are:

Draslovka is a global company with a family-business approach and a future-focused mindset. With over 100 years of experience in CN-based chemistries, we operate across six continents and specialise in sustainable solutions for mining, agriculture, and industrial applications.

We live by our values:

We put safety first

We always do the right thing

We build strong relationships

We act like business owners

We constantly reimagine what’s possible

Join us in shaping the future of mining.