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 Audit Manager will be tasked with supporting the Company s SOX program and internal audit requirements. This role will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on internal audits, in addition to making recommendations as to improving the Company s system of internal controls. This position requires supervision of internal controls team, coordination with other auditors and communication throughout the business.

This role will be 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 Corporate Governance rules and regulations.
• Plan, execute, lead and report on audit engagements and ensure that audit deliverables are achieved within tight deadlines.
• Verify that internal controls are efficient and effective to mitigate business risks to an acceptable level; that assets are adequately protected, and significant financial and management information is accurate, reliable, and timely.
• Champion internal controls throughout the organization, including controls associated with procurement activities, IT projects and systems.
• Manage the ongoing audit communications and the reporting process with client management.
• Ensure that audit reports are issued timely, are credible and meet departmental standards.
• Ensure the timely follow-up, monitoring and accurate reporting of management remediation efforts of audit observations.
• Support the audit team in the achievement of individual, and team goals.
• Provide enterprise risk management and internal control consulting, education and training.
• Utilize technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency of audit process.
• Promote organizational awareness of risk management concepts and continuous improvement.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement in operational processes.
• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Management Group, and related management/staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university.
• 8 years or more years of related audit experience.
• At least three (3) years experience with a recognized accounting firm.
• Minimum of four (4) years experience managing SOX compliance reporting organization.
• Understanding of the processes and controls within a SAP ERP system.
• Ability to create and present reports to management and /or the Audit Committee.
• 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.
• Experience leading multiple audits as well as developing and mentoring staff within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and judgement skills with the ability to solve complex problems and identify risks and opportunities that may impact the organization.

Lithium Americas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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