Allied Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a significant growth profile and mineral endowment which operates a portfolio of three producing assets and other development projects located in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Ethiopia. Led by a team of mining executives with operational and development experience and proven success in creating value, Allied Gold aspires to become a mid-tier next generation gold producer in Africa and ultimately a leading senior global gold producer.
The Senior ITGC Auditor is responsible for leading and executing the implementation of IT General Controls (ITGC) to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This role will focus on designing, implementing, and evaluating IT controls related to system access, change management, data integrity, and system operations. The position requires extensive collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that all IT processes align with SOX requirements.
Job Responsibilities
•Lead and perform IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing, including those related to SOX compliance, making necessary adjustments based on new information and identified risks.
•Collaborate with IT teams and process owners to document IT systems and processes in alignment with SOX requirements.
•Evaluate system access, configuration controls, change management procedures, and system operations to identify risks and ensure SOX compliance.
•Conduct audits to assess the effectiveness of IT controls, identifying gaps, and recommending corrective actions.
•Write clear, concise, and constructive audit findings based on facts, severity, and risks, and present these findings to senior management.
•Perform root cause analysis to identify causes of control deficiencies and provide relevant and appropriate recommendations.
•Perform substantive testing to ensure IT systems operate within the required SOX controls.
•Provide guidance to IT teams in remediating control weaknesses and implementing SOX-compliant processes.
•Prepare detailed work papers and documentation supporting the results of audits, in accordance with SOX/PCAOB standards.
Job Requirements
•This position requires a minimum of four (4) to six (6) years of IT auditing experience, including SOX audits, either through a firm (IT audit/advisory) or a publicly traded company.
•This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
•CISA (required) and CPA, CISSP, CIA, CRISC, CDMP, CIMP, CAMS designations are highly preferred.
•Advanced knowledge of IT auditing standards and control frameworks such as IIA, COBIT, NIST, CSF, and ISO27001.
•Strong experience in internal audit practices, and financial and operational process documentation.
•Experience in designing and implementing ITGC frameworks for SOX compliance.
•Demonstrated ability to evaluate internal controls, lead and execute complex audits independently, analyze and solve complex problems, and conduct research.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with IT teams and senior management.
•Strong verbal communication and documentation skills, with an emphasis on ensuring working papers are properly documented (supporting the final report in accordance with audit methodology and SOX/PCAOB standards).
•Proficiency with ACL software (Audit Command Language) or other data analytics tools and ability to conduct data analysis is an asset.
•Ability to travel to Allied's operations, including locations in Africa and regional offices.
•Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in French is a strong asset.