Senior Specialist - Internal Controls

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

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About The Position

The Senior Specialist - Internal Controls is responsible for supporting and enhancing OceanaGold Haile Operation's internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) program, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve control effectiveness, mitigate risk, and strengthen the overall financial integrity of the company.
Responsible for working with Finance/Commercial and departments across site to:
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial reporting process through effective control design and operation
Maintain compliance with internal control requirements under applicable laws
Mitigate risks impacting financial reporting through a risk-based control framework
Promote accountability and control ownership - establish appropriate follow-up mechanisms to monitor the implementation of action items
Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program through process improvement and technology.
Liaise with the external auditors on their evaluation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Experience and knowledge of:
Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, COSO internal control framework, IIA Standards, and other control frameworks and audit standards
Strong understanding of IFRS and their implications for financial reporting.
Extensive experience in internal control design and testing, SOX/NI-52-109 compliance and documentation, risk assessment and mitigation, fraud control and mitigation.
Strong communication and stakeholder management, audit coordination and remediation tracking.
Other responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, COSO internal control framework, IIA Standards, and other control frameworks and audit standards
• Strong understanding of IFRS and their implications for financial reporting.
• Extensive experience in internal control design and testing, SOX/NI-52-109 compliance and documentation, risk assessment and mitigation, fraud control and mitigation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, audit coordination and remediation tracking.
• Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting degree, Internal Auditing, IT, Business Administration, Economics.
• 8+ years’ experience in financial controls / internal audit including a combination of Big Four professional services environment and with large, complex multinational businesses.
• Led cross-functional projects to improve control environments and promote control ownership
• Proven track record within internal/external audit environment evidencing strong performance in conducting high quality audit work and fostering strong stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated controls in ERP systems (e.g., Pronto) and applied frameworks such as COSO.
• Professional designation required (CA or CPA)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 60 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Haile Gold Mine Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mining industry or SOX-compliance would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial reporting process through effective control design and operation
• Maintain compliance with internal control requirements under applicable laws
• Mitigate risks impacting financial reporting through a risk-based control framework
• Promote accountability and control ownership - establish appropriate follow-up mechanisms to monitor the implementation of action items
• Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program through process improvement and technology.
• Liaise with the external auditors on their evaluation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
• Other responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees