COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At Genomines, our mission is to pioneer a new era of sustainable metal production by farming plants that hyperaccumulate metal. Through synthetic biology and cutting-edge technology, we harness the power of nature to create plants that can farm for metals while decontaminating soils and creating cleaner lands for agriculture. Our ultimate goal is to become the world's first carbon-negative nickel producer, using sustainable, eco-friendly methods to extract the valuable resources our society needs for the energy transition.
Yellow Flower Agriculture (Pty) Ltd. (YFA), Genomines’ South African subsidiary, is responsible for launching Genomines’ first production fields (currently in Mpumalanga), advancing agronomic knowledge of our plants and overseeing local operations. YFA is led by the group Head of Operations, a former CEO in the mining industry with 15+ years of experience.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Genomines is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our South African subsidiary Yellow Flower Agriculture in our Johannesburg office. The Finance Assistant will support with day-to-day financial operations, administrative processes, and cross-border compliance tasks. The ideal profile has strong financial acumen, excellent multitasking ability, is highly organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. The role will report directly to the group Head of Finance, an executive with 15+ years of experience in investment banking, project finance, and M&A in the metals and mining and renewables industries.
RESPONSIBILITIESFINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND BACK OFFICEAdminister expense claims, ensuring expenditures are properly authorizedProcess payments, bank transfers, and invoicing through e-billing platformsAutomate recurring payments and maintain relationships with suppliersPerform reconciliations between payments, invoices, and accounting recordsManage accounts receivable and accounts payableWork with IT tools and processes to drive automation and efficiency
TAX, LEGAL & ESG ADMINISTRATIONCoordinate with legal and administrative stakeholders regarding financial and accounting compliance for Genomines’ subsidiaries in France and South Africa Support ESG-related compliance and reporting requirements (e.g., Ecovadis submissions)
CONTROLLING & REPORTINGPrepare monthly budget vs. actual reportsCollaborate with department leads to consolidate financial plans and forecastsDesign and implement internal controls, approval workflows, and compliance processesProvide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support management decision-making
CASH AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENTMonitor cash flow and ensure timely processing of paymentsCoordinate with banks and financial institutions for account openings/closures, KYC updates, and reportingQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEMinimum 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or administrative rolesStrong background in financial operations, reporting, and administrative managementExperience in IT tools/software or demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systemsSolid knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace toolsProfessional fluency in English and French required (written and spoken) 