Specialist, Global Delivery Center Liaison - Suriname
Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont’s Merian operation in Suriname is an open pit gold mine approximately 66km south of the town Moengo and 30 km north of the Nassau Mountains near the French Guiana. Newmont owns a 75 percent interest in the limited partnership and Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., Suriname’s state-owned oil company, owns the remaining 25 percent interest.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
Primary liaison and in country coordination for all Global Delivery Center (GDC) activities within the region, managing regional escalations, fostering strong site stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards.
As part of our team you will
- Establish, support and maintain clear and seamless communication channels between the site and GDC, and promote awareness of the GDC with regional stakeholders, and provide relevant escalation, guidance and advice to escalate regional issues effectively
- Monitor services provided to the region meet the agreed-upon standards and service level agreements (SLAs). Work with the GDC to ensure that remediation actions plans are in place to address specific issues and facilitate focus on consistent service delivery standards
- Liaise with regional functions and operations teams to provide input and feedback, ensuring specific requirements are understood and met. Provide face to face connection to identify and address issues raised by regional stakeholders. Interface with regional operations and SEG teams to resolve escalations that may require regional coordination in accordance with the escalation matrix/model.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and manage associated risks, including tax compliance in accounts payable and procurement activities.
- Provide guidance on national, regional, and local tax legislation data capture and filings to accounts payable staff and provide guidance to sourcing and purchasing staff on tax provisions in contracts.
- Facilitate ongoing knowledge transfer and in country specific requirements with GDC. Prepare tax related training content and deliver training to sourcing, purchasing, and payables staff
- Act as the point of contact for all local tax audits and provide audit responses. Provide internal and external audit support to the GDC.
- Execute all functions in relation to VAT Relief Purchase Order (VRPOs) and Tax Credit Certificates (TCCs). Govern accrual and tax on invoice processes for accounts payable service program delivery. Complete all relevant local tax filings accurately and on time
- Complete "in country" processing tasks to high quality and timeliness standards. These include, but are not limited to, the following;
- Execute crop compensation/land access cheques and arrange delivery.
- Review and reconcile crop compensation scripts for upload and payment run execution
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of Banker’s Draft/Manager's cheques
- Ensure timely distribution of printed cheques to the sites by working closely with Treasury & Site Services teams.
- Distribution of in country credit cards.
- Facilitate a continuous improvement focus to all aspects of the relationship between the regional stakeholders and the GDC, to contribute to the ongoing development of the GDC to enable business objectives. Regularly engage with all levels of stakeholders to ensure expectations of GDC and the operations are being met.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field
Knowledge of accounts payable and financial processes (invoicing, payments, reconciliations)
Understanding of tax regulations (VAT and local compliance) and ability to support tax filings and audits
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel for reporting and tracking
Proficient in practical application of collaboration platforms, HRIS systems, and project management tools.
Ability to manage and track issues and escalations
Understanding of supply chain, procurement, and sourcing processes
Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, including:
Purchasing and supplier management
Purchase orders and contract compliance
Invoice processing and payment execution
Proficient in English
Awareness of service level agreements (SLAs) and ability to monitor service performance
Familiarity with audit, risk, and compliance processes
Familiar with data analysis and reporting tools, capable of performing specific activities using appropriate tools and processes to achieve defined business outcomes.
Proficiency in adaptability, customer service focus, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with cross-functional and regional teams
Skills in process improvement and continuous improvement practices
Ability to create and deliver training and documentation
Your Work Environment
This position is located at Paramaribo office.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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