Director, Internal Audit

A growing mining and natural resources organization is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to join their team. This role offers strong leadership exposure, cross-functional partnership, and the opportunity to help shape and strengthen the internal control environment within a complex, multi-site operation. It is well suited for professionals with strong experience in internal audit, risk management, and operational controls within asset-intensive industries.

 

Reporting into a senior finance and risk leadership function, this position is responsible for leading the internal audit function across both corporate and operational areas. You will play a key role in strengthening governance, enhancing risk management practices, and improving the effectiveness of internal controls across the organization’s various business units and field operations.

 

• Lead audits across corporate functions and operational sites, including production, supply chain, procurement, inventory, and capital-related activities
• Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with key operational, financial, and business priorities
• Identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen processes and performance
• Prepare clear audit reports and communicate findings to senior leadership and relevant governance committees
• Support special reviews, targeted assessments, and sensitive investigations as required, while maintaining independence and confidentiality
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance practices across the organization
• Monitor remediation activities and follow up on corrective actions to ensure sustainable improvements
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and operations to promote accountability and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent is considered an asset
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related finance, risk, or compliance role
• Experience within mining or other asset-intensive industries such as manufacturing or energy is preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit methodologies, and risk-based auditing approaches
• Experience auditing operational areas such as procurement, inventory management, capital spending, and site-level controls
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset
• Willingness to travel periodically to operational sites

This is a strong opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization where your work will have a meaningful impact on governance, controls, and operational performance. The team is collaborative and operationally focused, with strong exposure to senior leadership and a wide range of business functions. You will have the opportunity to help shape and strengthen a key assurance function while driving continuous improvement across a complex, multi-site environment.