Descripción del puesto

Pan American Silver is seeking an experienced audit professional to join the team as Corporate Internal Audit Lead (Peru). Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be a key member of the global Internal Audit team located across the diverse jurisdictions where the Company operates. The Corporate Internal Audit Lead (Peru) will be responsible for execution of audits and advisory engagements as part of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Program, while helping the organization accomplish its objectives by bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute and/or supervise risk-based audits and advisory engagements, with a goal of both maximizing company performance and control, while minimizing risk.
• Ensure the results of audits are reported in an effective and objective manner, with clear and concise language and supported by adequate evidence of conclusions.
• Monitor the progress of corrective actions previously identified and agreed by management. Provide periodic progress reports to the Director of Internal Audit.
• Adhere to and support the Internal Audit Methodology and ensure audits are conducted within said methodology.
• Act as the Lead Internal Auditor for the company’s Peru operations, including oversight of the annual SOX assessment for this region.
• Effectively manage external and internal resources allocated to engagements, if any.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams in multicultural environments.

Requisitos

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or another related field
• A professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) is preferred and audit-related certifications (CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE) are considered an asset.
• At least 8 years of relevant internal audit and/or related governance and control experience, enhanced by progressive business and financial control experience
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and listening) in English and Spanish. Portuguese language skills would be considered an asset. The ideal candidate is articulate, expressive, and engaging and can deliver value-added assessments in a relevant, concise and clear manner.
• Current knowledge of audit practices, risk management and ICFR/SOX.
• Experience with IT-related audits and platforms is considered an asset.
• Experience in the mining industry or similar combined with Accounting Firm (assurance or consulting) is desired.
• Strong organizational skills, including leadership, management, and process and relationship management.
• Highly analytical—can quickly assimilate and synthesize complex data and information into a decision-making framework.
• The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time during an average year. Most of such travel will be to the operations, both within Peru and to the company’s other operations in Latin America.