Barrick - Director, Internal Audit

We are a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company seeking a strategic leader to join our Internal Audit & Risk function as Director, Internal Audit. This role partners directly with the Head of Internal Audit & Risk to shape and execute the global audit strategy across our multi-site mining operations and corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit & Risk in developing and executing the annual risk-based internal audit plan covering global operations and corporate functions.
• Oversee and review operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits; ensure high-quality, value-added audit work and reporting with appropriate follow-up and monitoring procedures.
• Align audit activities with organizational objectives and emerging risks.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of internal auditors and co-sourced resources.
• Lead annual enterprise risk assessments and audit universe updates.
• Present audit findings, risk insights, and recommendations to senior management.
• Monitor remediation of audit findings and support continuous improvement in internal controls and business processes.
• Provide advisory support on major projects, systems implementations, and emerging risks (e.g., regulatory changes).
• Support investigations into significant control breaches, fraud, or other irregularities.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.
• Provide strategic oversight of the SOX program, evaluate significant control deficiencies, and partner with Finance and external auditors on SOX-related matters.
• Assess the effectiveness of the overall internal control environment and identify emerging risks for senior management.
• Support the development and enhancement of enterprise risk management processes, facilitate risk workshops, and assist in developing risk reporting for Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations; present audit results, risk trends, and SOX updates to senior leadership.
• Monitor and report the status of significant findings and remediation efforts.
• Coach, mentor, and directly supervise Internal Audit Managers, Senior Auditors, and other staff; assist with talent management, recruiting, and staff development initiatives.
• Promote adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• Lead investigations and advisory engagements as requested.
• Support major business initiatives, acquisitions, system implementations, and transformation projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Seven or more years of progressive audit and/or risk experience, including leadership of audit teams, ideally in mining, natural resources, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and SOX, or similar frameworks.
• Extensive experience with enterprise risk management, internal audit standards, corporate governance, and financial reporting processes.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders in a complex, global capital-intensive environment.
• Experience in a multinational, multi-site environment; mining or resource industry experience is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international mine sites, as needed (up to 25%).

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical clinics.
• Company match share purchase program.

About the Company

Barrick is the gold industry leader with a vision of wealth generation through responsible mining—wealth for our owners, our people, and the countries and communities with which we partner. Our objective is to maintain and grow industry-leading margins through innovation and digital transformation, disciplined capital allocation, and a distinctive partnership culture. We cultivate a high-performance culture defined by commitment to partnership, consistent execution, operational excellence, and continual self-improvement. We are obsessed with talent, seek fresh perspectives, and challenge ourselves to think differently as we transform Barrick into a leading 21st-century company.