About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

To support this growth, we’ve established an office in Brisbane, Australia, positioning us for continued success and further economic contributions in the regions we operate.

About the role

As K92 enters a period of rapid expansion, we have created a new role of Manager – Risk & Control within our Brisbane corporate office, in this role you will work closely with key stakeholders across our mining operations in Papua New Guinea and corporate offices in Vancouver and Brisbane by developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust internal control framework as well as embedding a culture of risk management within the business.

In this role you will be required to identify potential risks and make recommendations, lead initiatives and apply internal controls based on these reviews, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement is fostered within risk management and internal controls. The role requires the use of practical skills, and the ability to interact in an effective and knowledgeable manner with staff working at all operational levels of the business.

Key / Major Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify operational, financial, and regulatory risks and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to establish process improvements and internal control enhancements to financial reporting, procurement, payroll, treasury, and asset management.
• Conduct ongoing internal control reviews to detect financial misstatements, fraud risks, and process inefficiencies.
• Interact with external auditors to ensure audit readiness and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Investigate control breaches or compliance violations and recommend disciplinary actions or process changes.
• Lead anti-fraud awareness initiatives and provide training to employees on control best practices.
• Identify opportunities to automate and optimize internal control processes.
• Collaborate with IT to strengthen cybersecurity and system access controls.
• Develop and maintain internal control policies, manuals, and training materials for company-wide use.
• Provide guidance and advice on compliance matters to senior management and employees.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on internal control performance, risks, and remediation efforts for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Present key control findings and recommendations to the CFO.
• Establish and maintain an Internal Controls Dashboard to track ongoing control effectiveness.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring compliance across all business units.
• Lead group wide risk management initiatives, including risk assessments and control testing.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

About You

Ideal applicants will be degree qualified and have 5+ years of experience within mining & resources with a proven track record of successfully ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. In addition to this, applicants should also be able to demonstrate some or all the following 

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management or related discipline
• CA or CPA – desirable
• 5+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management, compliance, or financial audit, including auditing internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks such as COSO, ISO 31000, etc.
• Experience with financial systems, ERP software, and data analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead programs and develop strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Hands-on experience in controls assessment, financial and operational risk identification, mitigation strategies, and compliance monitoring.
• Experience in investigating allegations in a sensitive and confidential environment
• Ability to travel to PNG as needed.
• Familiarity with NI 52-109 (Canada) OR Australian equivalent

Life at K92 

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

At K92, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer participation in both long-term and short-term incentive plans. We are committed to the continuous professional development, flexibility, hybrid work arrangements and ensuring a positive and supportive work culture for all.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey.