Alexander Jones
About Alexander Jones
Alexander Jones is a Mine Accountant at Glencore, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in finance and accounting, having held various positions at Thiess and completed his education in Accounting and Finance at Griffith University.
Work at Glencore
Alexander Jones has been employed at Glencore as a Mine Accountant since 2020. His role focuses on management accounting, where he applies his financial expertise to support mining operations. He has been with the company for four years and is based in the Johannesburg office, despite the company being headquartered in Australia.
Previous Experience at Thiess
Prior to joining Glencore, Alexander Jones held multiple positions at Thiess. He worked as a Graduate Finance Analyst for six months in Brisbane from 2017 to 2018. He then served as a Finance Analyst for one year from 2019 to 2020, also in Brisbane. Additionally, he participated in the Thiess graduate program, which provided him with experience across various levels, including site and corporate environments.
Educational Background
Alexander Jones studied at Griffith University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2013 to 2016. He also pursued further education at CPA Australia from 2017 to 2020, enhancing his qualifications in accounting.
Early Career at Moore Stephens
Alexander began his career as an Undergraduate Accountant at Moore Stephens in Southport, Queensland, where he worked for one year from 2015 to 2016. This role provided him with foundational experience in accounting before he transitioned to Thiess.
Graduate Roles at Thiess
During his time at Thiess, Alexander Jones held several graduate roles, including Graduate Project Accountant in 2017 for eight months in Dysart, Australia, and Graduate Management Accountant from 2018 to 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. These positions contributed to his professional development and understanding of financial management in the mining sector.