Sr Analyst , Corporate Accountant

<div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong><strong>Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?</strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;">Who We Are </strong></div><div>We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.</div><div> </div><div>With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. </div><div> </div><div>Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.</div><div> </div><div>Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.</div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;">The Opportunity </strong></div><div>We are currently seeking an <strong>Sr Analyst, Corporate Accountant </strong>to join our <strong>Corporate Accounting Department</strong> team Toronto. </div><div> </div><div>The role is a permanent remote position. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.</div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div>As an <strong>Sr Analyst, Corporate Accountant</strong><span style="color: rgb(38, 38, 209);"> </span>you will support the accounting department’s mandate of providing timely financial and management accounting reporting and analysis in accordance with IFRS, GAAP’s and Vale policies and standards. Your experience and skills will provide expertise and consultative support to manage often complex special projects relative to changing business initiatives, and also monitor and evaluate current policies, procedures and reporting systems and make recommendations using best practices to provide continuous improvements and uphold Vale Inco’s mission of overall financial strength and growth.</div><div> </div><div>Additionally, in this position you will: </div><div>·      Execute all complex month-end close activities necessary to close legal entities according to prescribed timelines including parking of journal entries, financial analysis of income statement and balance sheet and loading of financial statement to HFM.</div><div>·      Compile and prepare reports and schedules for management reporting purposes consolidating and financial reporting. Prepare various monthly reports and quarterly standard reporting schedules ensuring accuracy and established principles are utilized.</div><div>·      Design, develop and maintain complex accounting models for various items such as, SG&A, fixed assets, ARO, derivatives etc.</div><div>·      Be accountable for special project work (i.e. the annual transfer pricing review of corporate SG&A, the identification and evaluation of areas needing improvement thereby driving continuous improvement to process, for analysis, surveys, system upgrades and implementations, other corporate initiatives etc.)</div><div>·      Perform monthly and quarterly accounts reconciliations, investigate and resolve intercompany variances in a timely manner, and adhere to the established Sarbanes Oxley testing program promoting an effective control environment.</div><div>·      Evaluate and assess existing reporting, processes, procedures and information flow for weaknesses and opportunities and advise/recommend enhancements to help eliminate inefficiencies and provide continuous improvements. </div><div> </div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;">What We Offer You </strong></div><div>·      Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan</div><div>·      Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package</div><div>·      Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)</div><div>·      Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental) </div><div>·      Flexible work arrangements</div><div>·      Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth</div><div>·      Employee Family Assistance Program</div><div>·      Virtual Healthcare online</div><div>·      Online training and career development opportunities</div><div> </div><div><strong style="color: teal;">About You </strong></div><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><ul><li><span style="color: black;">Undergraduate degree is required preferably in (Accounting, Finance, Economics)/ other relevant disciplines.</span></li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>Experience:</strong></div><ul><li><span style="color: black;">8-10 years’ relevant experience in similar subject area.</span></li></ul><div> </div><div><strong>Skills:</strong></div><div>·      End‑to‑end accounting knowledge (full accounting cycle) </div><div>·      Strong experience with month‑end close processes </div><div>·      SAP knowledge </div><div>·      Strong Excel skills </div><div>·      Experience with financial reporting and reconciliations </div><div>·      Exposure to UK GAAP is an asset</div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></div><div><strong style="color: teal;">Why Toronto</strong></div><div>Vale Base Metals' Toronto office serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale Base Metals’ finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale Base Metals’ ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.</div><div><span style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;"> </strong></div><div><strong style="color: teal;">Include to Transform</strong></div><div>At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.</div><div>Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.</div><div>In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.</div><div>Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.</div><div> </div><div>Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Pay Grade: </strong>F5T</div><div><strong>Minimum Starting Salary: </strong>$89,244</div><div><strong>Apply by: </strong>Friday May 29<sup>th</sup>, 2026</div><div><strong>#ValeBaseMetals</strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div>Interested applicants must submit their application online at <a href="https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers" target="_blank">https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers</a>. </div></div>

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