Edgar Silva

Experience

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  SEMEX S.A. de C.V.

  Mar 2007 - Nov 2007

  Accounting Intern
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  KPMG

  Dec 2007 - Jul 2011

  Auditor

  I have examined the financial statements prepared by the management of a wide variety of clients from different business sectors. •Identified control activities to ensure they are sufficient to manage key risks. Performing process walkthroughs and documenting the process in flowcharts and narratives. Evaluating the overall internal control environment present in the process.•Evaluated the design effectiveness of the process by testing the selected controls and documenting results. (Test of design and operating effectiveness) •Performed Test of Details (the selection method/criteria and audit procedures) interpretation of the results. •Performed substantive analytical procedures associated with significant accounts to provide audit evidence. •Prepared financial statements according to the international and local laws.•Reported to overseas KPMG's headquarters according to IFRS, US GAAP. •Performed testing of fraud prevention. Show less

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  Grupo Senda

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Chief of Internal Control

  •Implemented the COSO framework for assessing the control effectiveness. •Reduced audit time by 30% by re-designing the internal control matrixes; focused on key control activities and reinforcing the internal control structure.•Coached and developed team members by ensuring the right size of resources and achieving the company and department´s goals•Partnered with control owners in the planning, execution, and reporting of results.•Partnered with the external auditors in conducting independent testing on controls, driving increased reliance testing. Show less

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  GrafTech International

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Sr. Global Internal Auditor & Asst. Manager

  In this position I supported Global Graftech International LTD Controllership function reporting directly to the Manager and Director of Internal Audit and Compliance Department, having as primarily function managing the company’s internal audit efforts to fulfill with both SEC requirements and Audit Committee´s strategic objectives.Description of Responsibilities:•Developed the annual audit plan for all in-scope locations including SoX 404 Scope, PwC’s IAAM and ERM’s financial and operational audits. •Conducted audit as part of the Internal Audit Assistance Model agreement (IAAM) with our external auditors around walkthroughs, substantive procedures and SOX testing coverage. •Conducted financial audits from a statutory-to-USGAAP perspective ensuring that material misstatements have not been included on a consolidated basis before 10Q&K’s releases.•Conducted Operational Audits on the ERM’s risks identified by Sr. Management ensuring risk level will be acceptable by developing the objectives to be achieved, executing and reporting.•Identify value-added activities for process incorporation and eliminate non-value added affecting the performance of IA control environment.•Act as a point of contact on a worldwide basis for Management Group and PwC auditors for Internal Audit related items. (General Managers, FDs, Management and PwC’s Associates, Seniors and Managers) Show less

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  GfK

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2024

  In this position I am responsible for driving digitalization into the Internal Audit Function. This is achieved by connecting: • CAAT tool (ACL Data Analytics)• RFC Data Mining Tool connected to our ERP (DAB Exporter)• Developing standard testing scripts (ACL scripting for GL, PTP, OTC, T&Es, Car Fuel Spent)• Implemented and administering the Auditing Management Tool (AuditBoard) within the GfK Organization including training all internal stakeholders across five regions.• Applied enhancements to our Audit Management Tool based on internal feedback. Show less Developed the audit methodology for conducting Financial General Purpose Audits applicable for all the Group Legal Entities worldwide. • Developed the mandatory ERP’s data analysis tests for all internal audits through our CAAT audit software. (i.e. business process tested in ACL: GL, O2C, PTP, AB-AC) • Redesigned audit programs into a risk assessment process focusing on inherent risks for the in-scope business processes.• Redesigned the Follow-up process including the Quarterly Status Reports sent to the management board and senior management.• Coached, trained and supported IA Staff and Group Management for data analysis purposes leveraged from our CAAT audit software. (e.g. Ad-hoc audit analysis on ACL) Show less

  • Internal Audit Director

    Dec 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Group Internal Audit Manager

    Dec 2018 - May 2023

  • Senior Specialist Corporate Auditor

    Apr 2017 - May 2023

  • Sr. Specialist Corporate Auditor

    Oct 2015 - May 2023
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  Deloitte

  Jun 2024 - now

  Senior Manager | Audit Analytics Group