Description

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist at NexGen Energy Ltd. will play a vital role in managing and processing financial transactions related to accounts payable. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting the finance team with various administrative tasks. The AP Specialist will work closely with the accounting team to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded correctly and comply with company policies and procedures. In addition, the AP Specialist will utilize technology and digital tools to streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to the company’s ongoing process improvement initiatives.

This position is based in the NexGen Ltd. Saskatoon office Monday to Friday on a fixed term agreement.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Review, verify, and process invoices for goods and services received, ensuring accurate coding and timely entry into the accounting system.

• Prepare and process payment runs, including checks, electronic funds transfers (EFT), and wire transfers, ensuring all payments are made within the agreed-upon terms.

• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate reimbursement.

• Monitor invoices against budget and ensure proper account coding.

• Reconcile vendor statements, identifying and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit requirements.

• Assist with the month-end closing process, including preparing journal entries, providing accounts payable reports and reconciling accounts.

• Assist with the year-end audit as needed.

• Complete credit card and bank reconciliations.

• Ensure all transactions comply with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide administrative support to the finance team as needed, including filing, data entry, and other clerical duties.

• Distributes periodic and ad hoc reports related to procurement to purchase cycle

• Utilize accounting software, automation tools, and digital workflows to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities within accounts payable processes.

• Other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A college diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an accounts payable or similar role is required. Experience within the mining or energy industry is an asset.

• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP) is required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal teams.

• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently and effectively.

• Highly organized with the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Self-starter who takes accountability and ownership of work and learn from feedback provided.

Core Competencies

Communication

• Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.

About NexGen Energy

NexGen Energy is a Canadian company focused on optimally developing the Rook I Project into the largest, low-cost producing uranium mine globally, incorporating the highest levels of environmental and social governance. The Company has a strong portfolio of highly prospective projects, including the Company's 100% owned Rook I property that is host to the high-grade Arrow Deposit (discovered February, 2014), South Arrow (discovered July, 2017), Harpoon (discovered August, 2016), Bow (discovered March, 2015), and the Cannon area (discovered April, 2016).

NexGen is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NXE and on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol NXG, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an operations office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.