Capital Controller at Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mine – September 2026

Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is inviting applications for the position of Capital Controller based in Kahama, Tanzania. This full-time opportunity is suited to finance professionals with experience in capital expenditure (CAPEX), fixed asset accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting within mining, engineering, or other heavy industrial environments.

The successful candidate will join the Finance team and be responsible for the financial control, monitoring, reporting, and administration of capital projects, ensuring that all capital investments are accurately managed in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Why Join Barrick Bulyanhulu?

Barrick is one of the world’s leading gold mining companies, offering a dynamic working environment where finance professionals contribute directly to major capital investment projects. This role provides excellent exposure to project accounting, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic financial decision-making.

Position Details

• Position: Capital Controller
• Company: Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mine
• Location: Kahama, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Manage and monitor the organization’s CAPEX portfolio.
• Prepare capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Review and control project expenditure against approved budgets and business cases.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of capital projects and fixed assets.
• Monitor project commitments, purchase orders, invoices, and accruals.
• Perform monthly CAPEX reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Support asset capitalization and maintain accurate asset classifications.
• Track project expenditure from initiation through completion and handover.
• Provide financial analysis and management reports on capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company financial policies, and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audits relating to CAPEX and fixed assets.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, operations, project managers, and finance teams.
• Identify financial risks and recommend improvements to capital expenditure processes.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation and audit trails for all capital investments.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA(T), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Additional training in capital or project accounting is desirable.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial control, management accounting, or capital accounting.
• Previous experience in mining, minerals, engineering, metals, or heavy industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing CAPEX budgets and capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting, capitalization, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Ability to prepare management reports and provide meaningful financial analysis.
• Strong teamwork, analytical, communication, and audit support skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application online through the official Barrick Careers Portal before 16 September 2026. Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates experience in CAPEX management, project accounting, ERP systems, and financial reporting.

Final Thought

This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals looking to advance their careers in the mining industry while supporting large-scale capital investment projects. If you have strong accounting expertise, experience managing capital expenditure, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams, Barrick Bulyanhulu encourages you to apply before the closing date.