Rijanie Bakri
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
A dedicated professional with 16 years of experience in the Mining industry. I am determined to achieve improvements in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis processes through self-motivation and results-driven efforts. Motivated to develop myself as an expert in a challenging work environment and society by working with individuals from diverse cultures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Cost Accounting Officer
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Monitoring of companywide CAPEX project portfolio range US$ 111M-US$ 159M and Expense projects range US$ 12M-US$ 19M annually.
- Reporting automation of the CAPEX and Expense projects using Power BI application.
- Provide advice for unbudgeted projects and over realized projects.
- Manage cost controlling master data in SAP (create/change cost centers, cost element, cost group)
- Manage Project System master data in SAP (CAPEX groups, plan assessment cycles)
- Coordinate and improve management information reporting by gathering data from all assets, supporting the board of directors in investment decision making.
- Monitoring of actual and forecast net profit, EBITDA and net cash generation.
Cost Control Officer
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitoring budget and forecast of the operational expenses (Opex) range US$ 45M and capital expenses (Capex) range US$ 11M.
- Optimization of the budgeting and forecasting process (Opex, Capex and Income statement).
- Prepare and present periodic costs realization to all stakeholders and communicate variances and propose recommendations in conjunction with the budget owners.
- Prepare a net cash generation analysis to determine whether the asset can finance their own investments.
- Produce a report on the volume and price impact of the Thermal and Hydro electricity revenues.
- Monitoring and review of Service Labor Agreements (SLA) between assets. Successfully evaluated and implemented the recalculation of actual services received.
Cost Control Officer
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintain and manage the Opex of the Refinery operations and Marketing assets (range of US$ 64M-US$ 93M).
- Carrying out activities related to the design, preparation and reporting of periodic reports.
- Preparing analysis regarding cost development and discussing the results.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of Opex annual budgets.
- Conduct training in correct cost allocations according to the company’s financial standards.
- Participate in Turnaround activities: sorting out workorder packages, administer manhours of contractors and employees and daily analysis of realized operational- and capital costs (US$ 50M).
Business Analyst
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Assist the Controller and the Chief Accountant to provide key Financial and Non-Financial information.
- Improved Monthly Major Cost Drivers Comparisons Report (Data compiling from Financial Statements).
- Physical verification of fixed assets to identify discrepancies between the recorded assets and the ones physically present.
- Produce weekly and monthly end-of-month reports for the General Manager that include production and cost figures.
- Perform ad hoc analysis required/requested by management & corporate office and Coordinate liaison with internal & external auditors.
- Prepare and review monthly Reconciliations of Receivables, Production inventory, Stockpile inventory, Liabilities & Intercompany accounts.
- Ensuring that reporting standards (e.g., IFRS etc.) and internal control standards (e.g., SOX etc.)
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and take a lead in Continuous improvement initiatives.
Administration Coordinator I
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Coordinating procedures to manage all inter-department interactions.
- Ensure that the completion and tracking of activities follow the company’s processes and procedures.
- Assist in the training and development of Technical Staff in management of compliance requirements (HR and Safety related).
- Maintain good communication with contractors to ensure their systems meet RGM requirements.
- Prepare and manage contracts with the direction and support of Senior Technical staff.
- Identify opportunities for improvement of any system or process.
Occupational Health & Safety Sr Systems Officer
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Ensure that documents and records are managed according to the document control procedure and Record Control Procedure.
- Implementation of OHSAS 18001-2007 certification.
- Facilitate root cause analysis sessions to identify primary causes for repeat findings and deficiencies found during audits, reviews, and inspections.
- Completion of gap analysis for Standards and development of implementation plans and in gathering and documenting information and actions associated with regulatory actions.
Mill Safety Officer
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Implement Safe Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Instructions.
- Conduct safety inspections and observations.
- Accompany supervisors and employees during daily Mining duties and provide coaching and training on the recognition and mitigation of hazards.
- Provide recommendations to management on how to address or mitigate hazards identified during inspection activities.
- Develop training programs for site supervisory personnel in how to conduct an inspection, Hazard Recognition, Incident investigation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Anton de Kom University Suriname
08.2007
University Transition Year - undefined
Anton de Kom University Suriname
07.2002
Senior General Secondary Education - undefined
Scholengemeenschap Lelydorp
08.2001
Pedagogical and Didactic Aptitude - undefined
Institute for advanced teacher training
05.2012
Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant
Nova Scotia Community Collega
Dartmouth, NS05-2026
Skills
- Reporting and analysis: Provide insights on qualitative and quantitative information to management (eg monthly reports, presentations, projects > US$ 500K reporting)
- Project budgeting and – forecasting: Preparation cost estimations of capital projects (investments) as per baseline conform the budget guidelines Ability to interact with different project owners to ensure the realization of the objectives conform approved key performance indicators
- Project management: Define project work breakdown structure in consultation with the project owners Conduct a risk assessment of projects for priority ranking Close monitoring and timely reporting of project cost, cash out and progress
- Microsoft (MS) Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoints
- MS Outlook
- Sharepoint
- Zoom
- MS Teams
- SAP Enterprise
- Oracle
- Power BI
Languages
Dutch (Official)
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Intermediate Security and Safety Suriname | Mar-2013 | Human Capital Care Outsourcing | Paramaribo, Suriname | Diploma obtained
- MS Office | Aug-2007 | Essential Training Company | Paramaribo, Suriname | Certificate of completion
- Basic course Microsoft Access 2007 | Jul-2013 | Intermediate course Microsoft Access 2010 | Jan-2014 | Paramaribo, Suriname | Certificates of completion
- MS Excel 2013 | Oct-2015 | Suriname Information Technology Training | Paramaribo, Suriname | Certificate of completion
- Certified Financial Controller | Feb-2021 | International Business & Economic Forum | Virtual training | Certificate of Participation
- Master Financial Controller | Jul-2024 | Fresh Learn LLP | Virtual training | Certificate of Participation
Awards
Rosebel Gold Mines NV-OHSAS 18001-2007 certification: Successfully facilitate the first-time certification of the company’s dedication to occupational health and safety., Consolidated Short Term Profit & Loss and Net Cash Generation tool: A tool using MS Excel to provide insights of the standalone assets and consolidated net profit, EBITDA & net cash.
Timeline
Sr Cost Accounting Officer
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
01.2023 - 09.2025
Cost Control Officer
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
06.2022 - 12.2022
Cost Control Officer
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V.
01.2022 - 06.2022
Business Analyst
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
08.2015 - 05.2019
Administration Coordinator I
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
12.2012 - 08.2015
Occupational Health & Safety Sr Systems Officer
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
12.2009 - 12.2012
Mill Safety Officer
Rosebel Gold Mines N.V. (IAMGOLD Corp.)
06.2009 - 12.2009
University Transition Year - undefined
Anton de Kom University Suriname
Senior General Secondary Education - undefined
Scholengemeenschap Lelydorp
Pedagogical and Didactic Aptitude - undefined
Institute for advanced teacher training
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Anton de Kom University Suriname
Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant
Nova Scotia Community Collega