Highly skilled and meticulous auditor and finance professional with over 17 years of experience in internal audit methodologies, ensuring thorough examination of financial records and operational procedures. Utilises risk assessment and mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational integrity. Track record of fostering compliance and enhancing internal controls to support business objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Risk and Compliance Internal Audit Manager
Deloitte
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
06.2024 - Current
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department by sharing best practices and offering constructive feedback on existing processes.
Maintained detailed records of completed audits for reference purposes, ensuring easy access to historical information when needed.
Provided ongoing training, guidance, and mentorship to junior auditors.
Developed comprehensive audit plans to address identified risks, ensuring timely and effective execution.
Oversaw timely completion of audit schedules, coordinating resources efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Facilitated clear communication between auditors and stakeholders regarding findings, promoting transparency throughout the entire audit process.
Ensured adherence to professional standards in all aspects of the audit process, upholding the integrity of audit work performed.
Group Internal Audit Manager
Ansa McAL Limited
12.2021 - 05.2024
Schedules and plans risk-based internal audits for subsidiaries according to internal audit plan
Writes and reviews audit reports and develops recommendations to drive process improvements, correct deficiencies observed on audits
Executes special management requests/special audit engagements
Analyses financial data and performs data analytics
Assists in the development of Internal Audit policies, procedures and methodologies
Manages and provides leadership to assigned auditors
Senior Internal Auditor
National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
07.2020 - 11.2021
Planned and executed risk-based internal audits for subsidiaries
Planned and executed Joint Venture Audits
Reviewed Joint Operating Agreements (JOA) against Joint Venture Billings with the aim of identifying cost recoveries
Wrote audit reports, developed recommendations to correct deficiencies observed on audits and presented audit findings to clients
Assisted in the development of Internal Audit policies, procedures and methodologies
Business Analyst - Cost Optimisation and Contracts
Caribbean Airlines Limited
09.2019 - 07.2020
Reviewed commentary on monthly variance analysis for divisional costs against budget and prior period
Analysed all major expense items to facilitate commentary on current performance
Assisted in the development, implementation and measurement of cost management strategies
Reviewed actual costs against contractual obligations
Aided the Procurement Department in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process by providing an understanding current cost structure
Specialist Revenue - Conventional
BHP
04.2017 - 04.2019
Responsible for ensuring Revenue transactions were reviewed, documented and accounted for in compliance with company's Revenue Recognition Policy and Production Sharing Contract Agreements for assets located in Trinidad, Algeria and the U.K
Provided analytics on production, revenue and inventory for operated and non-operated conventional assets
Worked across functional teams to investigate old accounts receivables balances
Investigated and corrected several legacy issues for inventory
Improved the accuracy of the revenue cutback process by evaluating the process and implementing additional controls
Reduced cycle time for team for the inventory month end close process by an hour by reducing journals and optimising the task list
Improved the quality of inventory and accounts receivables reconciliations
Reduced the time taken for monthly gas balancing by two hours by implementing an automated template
Improved the accuracy of gas balancing by implementing additional controls
Executed audit with Group Internal Audit on the Global Tendering and Contract Management processes [Guest Auditor]
Reviewed reconciliations across the Petroleum segment and identified areas for improvement
Coordinated, executed knowledge transfer and training of role to new team
Group Internal Audit Senior - Financial Services [Insurance and Merchant Banking] and Beverage Sector
Ansa McAL Limited
08.2013 - 03.2017
Coordinated and executed risk based financial, operational and compliance Internal Audits, business performance reviews and special investigations
Created operational, financial and compliance audit programs, corresponding testing and work papers
Assessed and tested business process flows and control activities to achieve audit objectives in areas of regulatory compliance, finance, operations
Wrote audit reports and developed recommendations to correct deficiencies observed on audits and presented audit findings to clients
Worked with audit clients to ensure that key controls were implemented
Reported on implementation of corrective action by audit clients
Provided coaching and training to junior staff and guest auditors to ensure efficient execution of audit programs
Assisted the external accounting firm in performing their audits of the company
Initiated and lead the creation of a financial statement review work program that was used as a standard across the department
Improved the quality and accuracy of the audit issues tracker by implementing several review checklists
Prepared reports for presentation to Audit Committees
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
09.2007 - 07.2013
Planned and executed external audits for clients in the oil and gas industries as well as finance, banking and manufacturing
Developed a sound understanding of the client's business
Understood, evaluated and validated the control environment
Performed risk assessments and designed audit program to address risks identified
Supervised and mentored junior staff
Liaised directly with client management to discuss all matters relating to the audit
Executed Sarbanes Oxley Act review for the Internal Audit Department of a U.S
Based oil and gas company
Education
ACCA - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of The West Indies
01-2007
Skills
Team Leadership
Time Management
Verbal and written communication
Complex Problem-Solving
Staff Training and Development
Staff Management
Timeline
Manager Risk and Compliance Internal Audit Manager
Deloitte
06.2024 - Current
Group Internal Audit Manager
Ansa McAL Limited
12.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Internal Auditor
National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
07.2020 - 11.2021
Business Analyst - Cost Optimisation and Contracts
Caribbean Airlines Limited
09.2019 - 07.2020
Specialist Revenue - Conventional
BHP
04.2017 - 04.2019
Group Internal Audit Senior - Financial Services [Insurance and Merchant Banking] and Beverage Sector
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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