Cost Accountant

About us

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility. 

As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. Our Technologies group is a key differentiator, empowering Sherritt's business development efforts with specialized expertise in hydrometallurgical processing. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain. 

At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists in our Bahamas team for a Cost Accountant. Reporting to the Director, Administration and Controller, the Cost Accountant will ensure the accurate and timely reporting and tracking of all feed material and inventories. This role provides accurate accounting and financial information to Management for analysis that assists in making business decisions.

This is an office-based role within a small, collaborative team, requiring flexibility to support tasks outside of core job, including providing occasional backup to the Finance as needed.

In this role, you will be accountable for:

• Maintaining records related to the progression of shipments.
• Calculating and arranging payment for settlements.
• Tracking the entry of all shipments as they are recorded and ensuring the accurate tracking of all materials from shipping to finished goods.
• Reconciling the booking of the costs of sales to the inventory tracking summary.
• Reconciling the general ledger balances to the inventory tracking summary.
• Reconciling the intercompany payables to a listing of outstanding invoices and agreeing this reconciliation to the counter party in the other entity.
• Preparing all inventory reports.
• Maintaining all accounts in good order and ensuring they are current.
• Ensuring that all inventories are properly valued.
• Reconciling all accounts and ensuring current balances are free of unreconciled items.
• Ensuring that month-end responsibilities are met in line with the timetable issued.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Degree in accounting or a related field.
• Cost accounting experience, preferably gained in a manufacturing or commodity trading environment.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, procedures and internal controls.
• Strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
• Excellent analytical skills

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation: A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits that prioritizes employee wellbeing. 
• Generous paid time off: We believe in work-life balance and offer paid time off to recharge.
• Learning and professional development opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development, workshops and training. 
• Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and promote an equitable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture. 

Application deadline: The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

We thank all candidates for their application.  We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.