Risk and Internal Controls Specialist

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a Risk & Internal Controls Specialist. In this role, will have the opportunity to support and facilitate the periodic assessment of financial reporting risks and the design, implementation, and maintenance of a high-quality system of internal control over financial reporting covering various business processes. This role will also take the lead in supporting the management team in timely and sustainable remediation of deficiencies noted.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with the finance and operational teams to cultivate and maintain a robust internal control environment across all organizational levels.
• Assess and enhance the effectiveness of the control environment and operational processes for specified Sandvik Canada entities, ensuring full compliance with Sandvik Group and Business Area policies and procedures.
• Facilitate process walkthroughs with relevant process owners to identify control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, supporting high-quality risk and control management practices.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to standardize processes and controls, aiming to simplify and optimize the internal control framework across the organization.
• Lead the remediation process for identified control deficiencies, working closely with Process and Control Owners to determine root causes and establish actionable, effective remediation plans.
• Monitor and ensure the timely closure of findings from internal and external audits, collaborating with stakeholders to address and resolve process-related issues effectively
• Additional responsibilities as assigned and required.

What you will bring along

• Undergraduate degree in Financial Accounting or Financial Management.
• CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification (or working towards).
• Two (2) to five (5) years of internal audit, internal controls, finance, accounting, or other relevant experience.
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques, COSO, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and ICOFR frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in external/internal audit or internal controls functions, with knowledge of finance, SOX compliance, and processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and their application in internal controls and process optimization.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated, cross-functional team.
• Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service and continuous improvement, paired with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and Publisher.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience with data analytics tools and techniques to support control monitoring and reporting.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Risk & Internal Controls Specialist, requisition # R0074796; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process.