Continuous Self-Improvement
Daniel Pacheco Borja
Assurance Manager
Guayaquil
Summary
Audit and Financial Control Manager with over 8 years of experience leading financial audits, internal control evaluations, and compliance processes at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Holds a degree in Auditing and Certified Public Accounting (2017) and ACCA certification in Financial Reporting (2023). Proven expertise in risk management, process optimization, and strategic financial oversight. Skilled in driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality reporting to support organizational growth and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assurance Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cía. Ltda.
03.2017 - Current
- Comprehensive evaluation of internal controls across assigned entities to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Strategic management of project budgets and financial resources, optimizing cost structures and timelines.
- Building strong relationships and leading effective negotiations with stakeholders, clients, and prospective partners.
- Design, review, and approval of advanced audit and financial strategies, aligning with corporate governance and regulatory standards.
- Conflict resolution and leadership coaching, fostering high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
- Preparation of high-quality audit reports, internal control memorandums, and financial statements, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
- Identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial and operational risks throughout all stages of audit and control processes.
Junior Process Improvement Specialist
Processum S.A.
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Continuous improvement of processes and outcomes through data analysis and structured feedback.
- Supported achievement of quality management system accreditations, highlighting measurable results.
- Successful implementation of quality management systems in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 18001, and ISO 14001 standards.
- Developed comprehensive procedure and quality manuals to standardize operations and ensure consistency.
- Conducted selection and evaluation of roles and profiles to optimize team performance and efficiency.
- Designed and monitored performance indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational effectiveness.
- Applied ISO standards to assess and enhance management systems, driving operational excellence.
Education
Engineer in Auditing And CPA - Auditing
Escuela Superior Politécnica Del Litoral
Guayaquil01.2017
Skills
Multidisciplinary team leadership
Change management
Diversity and inclusion management
Interpersonal sensitivity
Compliance management
Effective negotiation techniques
Creative problem-solving
Cognitive flexibility
Risk assessment
Finance and accounting oversight
Multitasking
Calm under pressure
Supervision and leadership
Certification
Novas Perspectivas: Derivativos e Hedges MAR,2025
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 3 - 7 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
References
- Alvaro, Lema, alvaro.lema@pwc.com, 0979299032, PricewaterhouseCoopers Cía. Ltda.
- Oscar, Farias, ofarias@frutadeli.com, 098890440, Frutadeli S.A.
- David Real, dreal@favoritafc.com, 0984058735, Grupo Favorita Fruit
- Alicia, Touzard, atouzard@bancoguayaquil.com, 098485108, Banco Guayaquil
- Andreina Barrera, andreina.barrera@pwc.com, 0990166062, PricewaterhouseCoopers Cía. Ltda.
ENLACES
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-p-837a4b95/
Interests
Emotional Intelligence Development
Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
Timeline
Assurance Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cía. Ltda.
03.2017 - Current
Junior Process Improvement Specialist
Processum S.A.
04.2016 - 03.2017
Engineer in Auditing And CPA - Auditing
Escuela Superior Politécnica Del Litoral