Senior Analyst, Internal Audit & Risk Management

POSITION DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ANALYST, INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK MANAGEMENT

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reports to: Director, Global Internal Audit & Risk Management

Location: While Vancouver, BC is the preferred location, we are open to diverse applicants from across Canada who will be a great add to our culture here at Eldorado on a remote basis.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Analyst, Internal Audit & Risk Management will be responsible for ensuring that the integrity and effectiveness of Eldorado’s risk management, internal controls and governance processes are maintained and continuously improved in all areas of operations and financial reporting through regular, independent, objective and critical assessments. They will be a key contributor to the execution and completion of the annual internal audit and risk management (“IARM”) plan as approved by the Audit Committee of Eldorado Gold’s Board of Directors. The position will potentially require travelling (approximately 6 to 10 weeks a year) to the various in-scope office and mine locations. The role will play an integral part in coordinating and delivering on the global SOX404 compliance program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Analyst, Internal Audit & Risk Management will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Performing periodic independent appraisals of operational, financial and other business risks, ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place across multiple corporate and operating entities
• Planning and executing annual internal audit work plans across various entities and countries and reporting internal audit testing results to management and for inclusion in the quarterly report to the Audit Committee
• Reviewing internal audit testing work performed by consultants across the various corporate entities and mine locations
• Identifying control deficiencies and recommending possible remediation; including drafting internal audit reports to be issued to executive management
• Assessing risks and implementing appropriate risk management and internal controls to ensure the Company fulfills its Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act compliance requirements
• Working in coordination with external consultants and auditors during financial statement audits, SOX404 control testing and other internal audit projects. Includes reviewing the work of third-party consultants for quality assurance purposes and acting in a global coordinating role
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and internal control frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Assist in the planning and development of internal audit function according to the strategy of the Company and the department, and ensuring its effectiveness across multiple corporate entities
• Working with management, facilitating the updates of risk registers and risk reports
• Working with the Director to build, maintain and report on the Enterprise Risk Management program
• Preparing clear and concise audit reports documenting findings, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues
• Monitoring and tracking the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution and compliance with agreed action plans
• Presenting annual SOX training to process owners across the various office and mine locations
• Adhering to the Company’s and the Internal Auditors Association’s ethical standards

VALUES

• Collaboration – We succeed together
• Integrity – We are honest and do the right thing
• Agility – We continuously assess, adapt and navigate to find solutions
• Courage – We embrace the unknown and face changes head-on
• Drive – We persevere through adversity, remaining committed to delivering on our promises

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional certification of CPA, ACCA, CIA or similar certification required
• Proven work experience in external audit / internal audit / SOX compliance / internal controls / ERM or risk assessments (combination of these preferred) at a complex organization with multiple entities
• Understanding of and ability to apply the International Professional Practice Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Computer literate – excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Word, Teams) and ideally with SAP
• Previous experience utilizing data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, identify trends, anomalies, and potential areas of risk, and enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness would be an asset
• Previous experience in the Mining industry, particularly in a corporate office setting, would be considered an asset
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• A motivated individual, able to learn quickly and take initiative
• Ability to travel nationally or internationally; the expected travel requirement is up to ~15% per year