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Lithium Du Mali is seeking a qualified and experienced Internal Audit Specialist to join our team in Goulamina, Mali. As the Internal Audit Specialist, you will report directly to the Finance & Administration Manager and be responsible for managing and coordinating our internal audit and compliance function. This is a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal controls framework and identifying areas for improvement.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and maintain Lithium Du Mali's internal controls framework, including regular updates, testing, and reporting on internal controls effectiveness.

- Report on internal control deficiencies and areas requiring improvement, and develop and implement programs to address control deficiencies and ensure 100% compliance with internal controls.

- Maintain an up-to-date insurance register, including quarterly reporting of asset additions and retirements.

- Prepare and submit schedules for annual insurance renewals.

- Oversee the annual risk assessment program and update the risk registers accordingly.

- Review the quarterly compliance report for completeness and accuracy.

- Review and update internal control narratives as necessary.

- Perform and report on quarterly HR internal controls testing programs.

- Manage and maintain the quarterly internal review files for sign-off by the Finance & Administration Manager.

- Ensure adherence to governance practices and protocols, including Malian Tax Laws, OHADA, IFRS, and other Malian statutory requirements.

- Assist with audit inquiries and special investigations, both internal and external.

- Monitor and ensure adherence to internal controls for all processes across the site.

- Design, develop, and implement effective preventative and detective internal audit systems and controls.

- Ensure all legislative, regulatory, and statutory obligations are met.

- Conform to company policies and protocols and ensure compliance with all statutory and company obligations.

- Undertake any other responsibilities as reasonably required.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Degree in Accounting.

- Post-graduate qualification will be advantageous.

- At least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience in an audit role.

- Strong knowledge of business workflows and internal control processes.

- Malian citizen fluent in French and English.

Personal Traits:

- Safety leadership.

- Broad-minded.

- Lateral thinker.

- Team player.

Integrity.

- Ethics.

Application:

If you are a proactive and ambitious professional seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply for the Internal Audit Specialist position at Lithium Du Mali. 

Candidates wishing to apply must send their complete application files (read on) in PDF format to the following address:  recruitment@goulamina-jv.com  no later than next April 14th:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Letter of Motivation, including your current net salary and your net salary expectation.
• Copies of diplomas and Certificates of Work.
• Copy of the valid identity card or the Nina Card.

Take care to indicate in the title of the email: your full name as well as the title of the position for which you are applying.

Take note: 

1. Under no circumstances are the Lithium du Mali offices in Bamako nor Goulamina entitled to take paper applications. You must necessarily apply via email.  recruitment@goulamina-jv.com
2. Under no circumstances should anyone ask you for money as part of the recruitment process nor to obtain a position.   You must never agree to pay part of your salary to any person. If you witness such fraudulent solicitation, please inform us confidentially via the following email: 

fraude@goulamina-jv.com

ABOUT THE MALI LITHIUM PROJECT

Leo Lithium develops the world-class Lithium project du Mali SA, in Goulamina, Mali. It will be the largest producer of spodumene (important lithium ore) in West Africa and will be put into operation in 2024 to supply the booming lithium battery industry. 

To learn more about Leo Lithium and its project in Mali, visit the following webpage: https://leolithium.com/careers/