Barrick - Director, Internal Audit
About The Position
Barrick is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to serve as a key leader within the Internal Audit & Risk function and act as a strategic partner to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk. The successful candidate will possess extensive internal audit experience within a publicly traded company environment, strong leadership capabilities, and deep expertise in SOX compliance, risk assessment, and corporate governance. This role will help lead the global internal audit strategy for our multi-site mining operations and corporate functions, risk assessment process, SOX compliance program, and enterprise-wide assurance activities. This individual will oversee complex audit engagements, provide guidance to audit team members, and collaborate closely with executive management to evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness. Barrick's vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. They are committed to a safe work environment and leaving a sustainable legacy on host communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- Seven (7)+ years progressive audit and/or risk experience, including leadership of audit teams
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and SOX, or similar
- Extensive experience with enterprise risk management, internal audit standards, corporate governance and financial reporting processes
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders in a complex, global capital-intensive environment
- Proven work history in a multinational, multi-site environment
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, project management and stakeholder management skills required
- Willingness to travel to domestic and international mine sites, as needed (up to 25%) required
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CIA or equivalent preferred
- Ideally in mining, natural resources or heavy industry preferred
- Mining or resource industry experience is an asset preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Internal Audit & Risk in leading the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan covering global operations and corporate functions
- Oversee and review operational, financial, IT and compliance audits; ensure high-quality, value-added audit work and reporting, with appropriate follow-up and monitoring procedures
- Ensure audit activities are aligned with organizational objectives and emerging risks
- Manage, mentor and develop a team of internal auditors and co-sourced resources
- Lead annual enterprise risk assessments and audit universe updates
- Present audit findings, risk insights and recommendations to senior management
- Monitor remediation of audit findings and support continuous improvement in internal controls and business processes
- Provide advisory support on major projects, systems implementations, and emerging risks (e.g., regulatory changes)
- Support investigations into significant control breaches, fraud, or other irregularities
- Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function
- Provide strategic oversight of the SOX program
- Evaluate significant control deficiencies and remediation plans
- Partner with Finance and external auditors on SOX-related matters
- Assess the effectiveness of the overall internal control environment
- Identify emerging risks and provide insight to senior management
- Support the development and enhancement of enterprise risk management processes
- Facilitate risk workshops and management discussions
- Assist in developing risk reporting for Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee
- Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations
- Present audit results, risk trends, and SOX updates to senior leadership
- Monitor and report the status of significant findings and remediation efforts
- Coach, mentor and directly supervise Internal Audit Managers, Senior Auditors, and other staff, as assigned
- Assist with talent management, recruiting, and staff development initiatives
- Promote adherence to professional standards & best practices
- Lead investigations and advisory engagements, as requested
- Support major business initiatives, acquisitions, system implementations, and transformation projects
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks
- A 401k retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off
- Company-sponsored medical clinics
- Company match share purchase program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
