MAHENDRA ROHIT
Diego Martin
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
Airports Authority of Trinidad an Tobago
07.2011 - 01.2025
- Manager the functions of the Internal Audit Department including the supervision of staff.
- Perform risk assessments on the business processes of the Airports Authority and prioritize the areas of risk.
- Prepare audit procedures that will allow for reviewing and interrogating systems in all functions of the Airports Authority.
- Prepare an Audit Plan at least annually to cover work expected to be done to cover risk areas noted in the business processes.
- Draft audit reports detailing findings on areas being reviewed.
- Report to the Audit Committee of the Board at least once every quarter detailing the status of work done and recommendations.
- Perform special reviews as may be required by the Audit Committee and/or the General Manager.
- Review the work of the Audit staff during the various stages of audits.
- Ensure at all times, that the work of the Internal audit Department is carried out independently, objectively and with utmost integrity.
Financial Controller
Zenith Services Limited
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Plan, organize, coordinate, control and manage the function of the Finance department.
- Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and policies of the company.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures and implement adjustments.
- Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work for accounting staff, assign work activities, projects and programs, review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate accounting personnel; provide and coordinate staff training and work with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Oversee, review, audit and approve all accounts payable, purchase orders, cash receipt, payroll and other accounting records and transactions.
- Prepare a variety of analytical, financial and management reports for the company monthly.
- Safeguard the company assets and ascertain that appropriate security measures and contingency plans are in place to provide minimum business interruptions in the event of an emergency.
- Prepare VAT and other statutory deductions and ensure payments are made on a timely basis.
- The job function entails the maintenance of all general ledger accounts.
Manager – Finance and Accounts
Treasure Queen Tours Limited
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Manage the function of the Finance department.
- Prepare the company’s annual budget and implement and evaluate the actual results against budget and report to the directors.
- Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work for accounting staff.
- Oversee, review, audit and approve all accounts payable, purchase orders, cash receipt, payroll and other accounting records and transactions.
- Prepare a variety of financial and management reports for the company monthly.
Finance Manager
Pepsi Cola Trinidad Limited
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets, forecasts and estimates with management in order to ascertain the achievement of corporate objectives.
- Manage the Accounting and Treasury function; this includes accounting for credit and collections, cash receipts and disbursement, cash flow maintenance, taxes and internal controls.
- Lead and manage a team of fourteen individuals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development and training.
- Analyze and present financial information to the Management Team, interpreting results and identifying trends.
- Participate in strategic business planning and provide advice on how to maintain and exceed expected contribution income and growth objectives.
- Ensure that capital spending is justified and prepare the necessary return on investment calculation in support of capital spending.
- Communicate expectations to subordinates and assist in establishing goals for each work group, providing leadership and training employees in taking responsibilities for reaching these goals.
- Provide financial counsel and maintain open communication and close working relationship with other members of the management team and provide support in the decision making process. Contributing advice and assistance in the solution of problems that will ensure a more efficient operation of the organization.
- Safeguard the company assets and ascertain that appropriate security measures and contingency plans are in place to provide minimum business interruptions in the event of an emergency.
Group Internal Auditor
Furness Trinidad Limited
09.2006 - 06.2007
- The job function entails the preparation of audit programs, evaluating the system of internal controls including the related risk management.
- Conduct monthly audits of the various companies within the Furness Group of Companies.
- Prepare monthly reports to the Audit Committee on audit findings, making recommendations to improve the operations of the companies within the group.
- Prepare audit reports dealing with findings on the areas being reviewed.
- Identifying areas of weaknesses in internal controls and formulating recommendations for improvement.
- Supervising monthly inventory counts of the various companies within the group and identifying and reconciling variances between the physical inventory and the computerized balances.
- Discharging any other responsibilities as may be required from time to time as may be delegated by the Chairman of the Group or the Audit Committee.
Internal Audit Assistant
Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
07.2003 - 08.2006
- The job function entails ‘inter alia’ preparation of audit programs, the evaluation of the system of internal controls including the related risk management, developed permanent file on each audit/department culminating in the application of accounting and auditing techniques and IT applications, dialogue with the respective Manager of the Department being audited and ultimately reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board.
- Initially discharged the responsibilities of Internal Audit Assistant, which involved wide and comprehensive planned audits of various aspects of the operations of the Authority (financial and non-financial) as well as special investigations and surprise checks from time to time.
- Subsequently ending with the departure of the Internal Auditor, the scope of responsibilities broaden to include management of personnel interfacing with managers on audit findings, preparation of Annual Audit Plan, attending meetings with the Internal Audit Committee of the Board etc.
- Hereunder is a summary of the major aspects of the duties and responsibilities discharged:
- Conduct studies in the operations of the Authority in order to develop and formalize Audit Plan for 2004, 2005 and 2006 including the execution of the approved plan.
- Prepare monthly reports to the Audit Committee on audit findings, making recommendations to remedy shortcomings and improve operating quality.
- Appraise the Financial performance of the Authority for the year ended December 31 2003 and December 2004.
- Managed the function of the Internal Audit Department.
- Prepare audit reports detailing with findings on the areas being reviewed.
- Reviewing audit-working papers for submission to the Audit Committee.
- Consider the key risk areas relating to operations.
- Check the adequacy of action taken to remedy weaknesses and incidents.
- Conduct an annual assessment of risks and the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Define processes for review of effectiveness of internal controls.
- Discharging such other responsibility as may be required from time to time in the absence of the Internal Auditor.
Accounting Assistant
The West Indian Tobacco Co. Ltd. (WITCO)
06.1999 - 06.2003
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Report and Interim results.
- Ensure that all reporting and audit requirements are met on a timely basis.
- Assist in the preparation of Company Plan and revision of quarterly budgets.
- Prepare Corporation Tax and related schedules.
- Prepare Monthly Management Accounts.
- Prepare of VAT Returns.
- Compute and arranged payment of Withholding Tax.
- Prepare monthly inter-company statements.
- Assist in Project Management and Resource Allocation.
- Review Accounts Receivables and Payables to ensure credit terms are met and performing the necessary follow actions.
Credit Officer
Republic Bank Limited
01.1995 - 05.1999
- Analyzing Customers’ Financial Statements.
- Interviewing prospective borrows and evaluating credit proposals and loan applications.
- Reviewing the security offered for the loan, the cash flow forecast and breakeven analysis with special emphasis on the Margin of Safety to evaluate risk.
- Generally, contributing to the maintenance of a high quality customer service, the projection of a good corporate image and the on-going marketing of concern.
Loans Officer & Discount Clerk
Republic Bank Limited
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Interviewing Loan applicants and evaluating loan proposals.
- Updating and maintaining the on-line system for loan applicants.
- Assisting in the training of new entrants and existing staff members to ensure the high quality of customer service.
- Reviewing delinquent loans and related guarantees with a view to minimizing the incidence of bad debts.
- Scrutinizing customers’ database to evaluate credit rating, identify potential low risk borrowers/customers and to extend the lending facilities of the bank within the scope of sound Risk Management.
Customer Service Representative
Republic Bank Limited
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Contributing towards the provision of an effective and efficient service to customers.
- Processing of cash transactions.
- Marketing the bank’s products and services in order to increase its portfolio.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Coelho Baking Industries
08.1987 - 07.1989
- Preparing Weekly cash flow statements.
- Costing the company’s products.
- Reconciling Accounts – Banks, Customers, Suppliers, etc.
- Verifying raw materials and finished goods on a weekly basis.
- Preparing monthly Bank Reconciliation.
Education
Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program - undefined
International Airport Professional
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Skills
- Regulatory adherence
- Effective communication skills
- Fraud analysis
- Audit strategy development
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Airports Authority of Trinidad an Tobago
07.2011 - 01.2025
Financial Controller
Zenith Services Limited
08.2009 - 06.2011
Manager – Finance and Accounts
Treasure Queen Tours Limited
07.2008 - 06.2009
Finance Manager
Pepsi Cola Trinidad Limited
06.2007 - 06.2008
Group Internal Auditor
Furness Trinidad Limited
09.2006 - 06.2007
Internal Audit Assistant
Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
07.2003 - 08.2006
Accounting Assistant
The West Indian Tobacco Co. Ltd. (WITCO)
06.1999 - 06.2003
Credit Officer
Republic Bank Limited
01.1995 - 05.1999
Loans Officer & Discount Clerk
Republic Bank Limited
01.1992 - 01.1995
Customer Service Representative
Republic Bank Limited
01.1989 - 01.1992
Accounts Payable Clerk
Coelho Baking Industries
08.1987 - 07.1989
Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program - undefined
International Airport Professional
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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