Finance & Administration Superintendent

Accounting / Finance
Asmara
April 16, 2026
Full Time
Urgent
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Job Description

Job Details

Company: Kerkebet Mining Share Company

Location: Keren

Job Description

Kerkebet Mining Share Company (KMSC) is developing the world-class Mier Gold Project in Eritrea and is seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Superintendent to lead the integrated Finance, HR, IT and Administration functions at site. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑tracked development, suited to someone who can work effectively under pressure and brings strong experience in schedule‑driven, complex mining and process plant projects.

About the role

Based at Kerkebet Mine, you will provide end‑to‑end leadership of site finance, payroll, procurement governance, workforce administration, IT support and office services for the KMSC. Reporting to the General Manager and leading a team including Senior Accountant, Procurement, HR and IT, you will ensure robust financial control, reliable support services and effective supervision and development of national staff. The role requires strong contract development, commercial drafting and negotiation skills to support agreements, variations and dispute resolution with contractors and suppliers in a complex EPC project environment. You will work closely with Project Controls on coding, commitments, actual costs and cash flow and play a key part in monthly reporting to Head Office.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the Finance, Procurement, HR, IT and Administration team to provide effective, timely support to all project departments
  • Manage site financial accounting, cash management, AP/AR, payroll and statutory payments in line with company policies and local regulations
  • Maintain strong internal controls over cash, payroll, HR approvals, procurement and IT, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
  • Prepare and review site financial reports, cash flow and cost summaries and coordinate with Project Controls on coding, commitments, accruals and actuals
  • Oversee procurement governance, invoice verification against contracts/POs/GRNs/timesheets and support month‑end close
  • Lead contract preparation, commercial correspondence and dispute resolution with contractors and suppliers, in coordination with Contracts/Project Controls
  • Plan and schedule key finance, payroll, HR, IT and admin activities to meet weekly and monthly reporting and project milestone requirements
  • Maintain effective working relationships with EPC contractors’ commercial, HR and admin teams to ensure smooth claims, invoicing and documentation processes
  • Support the Project Manager in external stakeholder interfaces (authorities, banks, auditors, immigration/work permits) and ensure areas are orderly for visits and audits
  • Develop and mentor national Finance, HR, IT and Admin personnel through coaching, feedback, succession planning and performance management

Skills and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline
  • Professional accounting qualification and/or HR or business administration certification preferred
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in finance, administration or project support roles, including at least 5 years in a superintendent or senior site‑based role on mining, construction, EPC or industrial projects in developing countries, preferable Africa is highly regarded
  • Demonstrated experience managing integrated finance, payroll, HR and administration functions in remote project environments
  • Strong knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, payroll administration, labour law, tax and statutory compliance
  • Experience with procurement controls, internal control systems, ERP and payroll systems and project cost reporting interfaces
  • Exposure to FIDIC or similar EPC contracts, including change management, claims support and commercial negotiations, is highly regarded
  • Strong contract development, commercial correspondence and negotiation skills with contractors and service providers
  • Proven leadership, supervision, planning, communication and report‑writing skills, with a track record of developing national staff
  • Experience working with multicultural teams and local statutory authorities in Africa or similar jurisdictions preferred; English language fluency is essential

What we offer

  • Global salary structure aligned with senior‑level expatriate roles, supported by full commercial insurance
  • On‑site camp accommodation, meals, recreational facilities and transport between site and point of hire
  • Transport arrangements between site and point of hire
  • A competitive site roster aligned with expatriate rotation practices commonly used in the mining industry in the region
  • A critical leadership role at a major greenfield gold project, with the opportunity to shape robust site systems and build a capable national team
  • A collaborative, values‑driven culture with strong focus on integrity, compliance and community

If you are an experienced finance, commercial and administration leader with a strong track record supporting large construction or mining projects in challenging environments, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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