Internal Auditor - Vancouver, Canada - Lithium Americas

Lithium Americas

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Lithium Americas is a development-stage company with a focus on developing a sustainable, diversified supply of lithium chemicals that underpin the future of energy storage and mobile transportation.

We unlock value through safe operation of our sites, understanding the key value drivers and needs of our customers and the communities in which we operate, and taking an innovative and practical approach to the challenges we face.

We work closely as an organization and with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Role
The Internal Auditor will be tasked with executing the Company s audit program.

The Internal Auditor will assist the Internal Audit Manager performing a variety of basic risk-based internal audits, determine efficiencies or deficiencies of internal systems, plus identify and recommend opportunities for improvements.

This role will encompass the gathering of information evaluation controls and work in collaboration with the business to complete the audit requirements in a timely manner.

This role is based out of the Vancouver Corporate Office and will report the Sr. Director, Business Controls, ERP and Risk.

Responsibilities

Support the Company s compliance with internal audit requirements based on SOX reporting envornment.
Perform work in a systematic and disciplined approach in accordance with the Company s standards.
Ensure that information used in decision making is relevant, accurate and sufficient.
Communicate clearly and concisely, listen actively, and accurately explain, document, and summarize information both verbally and in writing.
Organize and prioritize workload, participate fully as a team player, and discuss feedback/constructive criticism with an open and positive attitude.
Assesses risk and uses judgment to identify key areas of risk in an Audit area and corresponding focused procedures.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement within the internal audit functions including development of internal processes, methodologies and approaches.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university.
Minimum of four (4) years of expereince with a recognized accounting firm.
One (1) year or more years experience in reviewing SOX compliance controls.
Understanding of the auditing concepts and documenatation requirements to support the test results.
Ability to create and present reports to the Internal Audit Manager.
Detail orientated.
Critical thinkinger in order to analyze information and solve problems.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to clearly explain and articulate internal controls requirements and issues identified.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and judgement skills with the ability to solve complex problems and identify risks and opportunities that may impact the organization

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