This is a contract position for 4 months working for a mining client based in Vancouver. This role may require some travel to the mine site to fully assess the controls and to provide clear framework for the business at the mine site.

Job responsibilities

- Design, implement, and maintain the Company's internal control framework (e.g., COSO-based internal control over financial reporting) across corporate and site-level operations.

- Lead the annual risk assessment process to identify key financial reporting and operational risks, and prioritize control activities accordingly.

- Develop and execute a risk-based controls testing plan, including walkthroughs and testing of key controls, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

- Identify control deficiencies, lead root cause analysis, and partner with process owners across finance and operations to develop and track timely remediation plans.

- Document process narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices for key financial and operational processes at both the corporate and mine-site level.

- Partner with site and corporate finance teams to strengthen controls over revenue, cost accounting, procurement, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets.

- Serve as the primary point of contact with the Company's external auditors on internal controls matters, managing timelines, deliverables, and evidence requests related to control testing.

- Monitor changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements,



and industry leading practices, and update the internal control framework accordingly.

- Develop and deliver internal controls training and awareness programs for finance and operations staff across all sites.

- Support the Chief Financial Officer in preparing internal controls reporting for senior leadership, including summaries of testing results, deficiencies identified, and remediation status.

- Maintain the Company's internal controls documentation repository, ensuring version control, completeness, and audit-readiness.

Job requirements

- Designated accountant (CPA or equivalent), CIA or CISA with 6-8 years of progressive experience in internal controls, internal audit, or external audit;

experience in mining, natural resources, or another capital-intensive industry is an asset.

- Solid knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk assessment methodologies.

- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and testing internal controls over financial reporting in a multi-site environment.

- Ability to effectively summarize complex information and translate control issues into practical, business-focused recommendations.

Thank you for your interest in the role. If you are selected for this position you will be contacted directly and a more detailed overview will be provided to you. Otherwise, you will be considered for any other suitable roles and reached out to accordingly.

📌 Internal Control Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Vancouver