Reporting to the Manager, SOX Controls Advisory, the Lead, Controls Advisory is responsible for supporting our client's compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
This outstanding candidate will assist management in crafting, implementing, and maintaining financial reporting controls in accordance with SOX requirements. The Lead will have the opportunity to work with various departments across the company’s global operations and should have excellent listening and communications skills to champion relationships, encourage cross-functional communication, and promote teamwork. The role will require supporting management in supervising and reporting of control deficiencies and remediation plans, and to ensure effective sharing of relevant information with control owners, internal & external auditors, and the Corporate Controller.
CPA, CA designation (or equivalent), with experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm
6+ years of post-qualification experience in a multi-national company or with an emphasis on internal controls and SOX
Strong understanding of SOX legislation, systems, and internal controls over financial reporting, including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements
A strong background in ERP implementation design, security, user access management, with relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Security Certified, CISSP) being beneficial
Understanding of risk management frameworks such as the COSO framework and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)
Experience crafting process flow diagrams, writing process narratives and designing key SOX controls
Excellent attention to detail as well as effective written and oral communication skills
Curiosity to learn and understand how things work and proven track record to evaluate and deconstruct business issues
Critical thinking to creatively solve problems in a constantly evolving environment is a must
Working knowledge of Spanish and understanding of the mining business are assets
Strong management of self, learning agility and motivation for driving organizational results
Ability to build positive relationships
