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.

Allied Gold is seeking a motivated, business process and control-oriented individual to manage the SOX program, as well as drive efficiencies across our functional business processes. In this role, you will work across all functional areas to drive efficiencies and create value through business process reengineering initiatives in collaboration with the functional areas. This position will be leading the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program as it relates to IT systems, processes, and controls; working closely with IT, internal audit, and business teams to ensure that IT General Controls (ITGCs) and other technology-related controls are designed, implemented, and operating effectively to support SOX compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of program management expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills. This position requires a proactive individual who can drive cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure successful program delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve and optimize business processes and methodologies. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and shorten the path to value.
• IT GRC Program including overseeing SOX Compliance, IT GRC framework and control matrix. Also accountable for maintenance of the IT Risk Register, following Risk Management best practices for IT and Procurement at all sites.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls over areas such as access management, change management, system operations, and data backup/recovery.
• Manage communication with both internal and external audit functions as well as other stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver SOX IT compliance training and awareness programs for IT staff and other IT Control owners.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and emerging risks related to SOX IT compliance and cybersecurity.
• Business process re-engineering across end-to-end business processes. These processes include, but are not limited to sourcing and contract management, inventory and warehouse management, procurement, IT asset management, license allocation and usage, business improvement and innovation.
• Cost management for the program, as well as broader budget and forecast processes.

Position Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of a University Degree or College Diploma in Business, Finance and Accounting or Computer disciplines with a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create value through business process reengineering and optimization.
• Requires experience working with IT functions and business areas, understanding the use of technology at a company level as well as business principles.
• Demonstrates strong capabilities in facilitating cross-functional teams, project management, quality assurance, risk management, financial accounting, relationship management and change management.
• Strong understanding of SOX requirements, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and risk management principles.
• Familiarity with IT frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST, or ISO 27001 is a plus.
• Requires strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, motivational, organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrates high level of skills using Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Demonstrates functional and non-functional analysis skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Must be fully proficient in English. Fluent in French is an asset.
• Travel to Allied Gold's operations and offices.