Natasha Elias-Wilson
St. Joseph
Summary
Qualified accountant having completed the examinations certification and admission to the local and international associations. Career highlights experience as a statutory financial auditor, accountant, risk management professional and internal audit executive.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Chief Internal Auditor
Bermudez Group Limited
Mt. Lambert
01.2020 - Current
- Reported audit results to executive leadership teams in both written form and oral presentations.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends related to corporate governance and internal control practices.
- Managed a team of auditors including assigning tasks, providing training and mentoring, evaluating performance.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within operations and suggested corrective actions to management team.
- Participated in departmental meetings offering advice on matters relating to Internal Audit functions.
- Conducted special investigations as requested by senior management.
- Evaluated existing processes, systems, and procedures for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Tracked implementation of audit recommendations to ensure corrective action was taken.
- Prepared audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, action plans, timelines.
- Assessed potential risks associated with business activities and provided solutions to mitigate them.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Human Resources and IT Security to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Performed follow-up reviews to verify that recommended changes were adopted properly.
- Conducted operational audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
Group Internal Auditor
Massy Limited
Port Of Spain
10.2007 - 11.2019
- Prepared detailed audit reports summarizing results of audit work performed.
- Assessed information systems security to ensure protection of data assets.
- Investigated potential fraud incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.
- Performed follow up reviews to ensure implementation of corrective actions from prior audits.
- Conducted financial and operational audits to assess the adequacy of internal controls.
- Analyzed business processes, identified risks and developed recommendations for improvement.
- Provided training on best practices related to internal control environment and corporate governance principles.
- Monitored compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Developed risk-based annual audit plans based on assessment of organizational objectives and risks.
Senior Manager, Business Risk Services
Ernst & Young Services Limited
Port Of Spain
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Mentored junior staff in the organization's business processes, customer service standards, and quality assurance protocols.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
Senior - Senior Audit Manager, IRCB
Barclays Bank PLC
London
06.2004 - 08.2006
- Identified opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process reengineering projects.
- Ensured that all relevant information was gathered during an audit engagement.
- Developed and implemented internal audit programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Senior Manager, Business Risk Services
Ernst & Young Services Limited
Port Of Spain
08.2000 - 05.2004
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Represented the organization at conferences or trade shows as an expert speaker on relevant topics.
Accountant
Exxon Exploration & Production Trinidad Limited
Port Of Spain
04.1999 - 07.2000
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
Group Accountant
ANSA McAl Limited
Port Of Spain
04.1996 - 03.1999
- Reconciled intercompany transactions between divisions within the group.
- Managed fixed asset accounting activities including capital expenditure tracking and depreciation calculations.
- Provided support to external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
- Prepared detailed account reconciliations for assigned accounts on a regular basis.
Audit Assistant - Audit Senior
KPMG
Port Of Spain
09.1991 - 03.1996
- Participated in meetings with clients to discuss audit results and recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted with the preparation of audit working papers, including gathering supporting documentation for testing purposes.
- Conducted audit tests to evaluate internal control systems and assessed accuracy of financial records.
- Compiled and presented audit findings to senior management and clients in a clear and concise manner.
Education
Certification in Risk Management Assurance
Institute of Internal Auditors
Miami, United States Of America01-2013
MBA -
Edinburg Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Edinburg, United Kingdom01-2012
Certified Internal Auditor
Institute of Internal Auditors
Miami, United States Of America01-2001
Accounting For International Operations
University of North Texas
Texas, United States Of America01-1999
Environmental Accounting in The Oil & Gas Industry
University of North Texas
Texas, United States Of America01-1999
Cahrtered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago01-1998
FCCA
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants
England01-1995
Skills
- Internal Controls
- Ethical standards
- Audit Planning
- Risk Management
- Risk Assessment
- Audit management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Financial statement review
Affiliations
- Painting
- Reading
Accomplishments
External Presentations and Publications
- Author - Analysis of Internal Audit Issues and Practices, Ernst & Young, July 2002
- Presenter - Corporate Governance, Who Is Responsible, Ernst & Young, September 2002
Certified Volunteer Instructor, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Operational Auditing, 2009, 2012, 2014
- Beginning Auditor, Tools and Techniques, 2017
- Audit Manager, Tools and Techniques, 2018, 2020, 2022
Instructor, Institute of Internal Auditors Trinidad & Tobago
- Internal Auditing for the Public Sector (Tobago), 2011
- Assessing Organisational Ethics, 2013
- Assessing Risks, 2018
Massy Limited
- Report Writing, 2009
- Graduate Trainee Program, 2011
- Investigations Workshop, 2014
- Middle Management Program, 2013 & 2015
Ernst & Young (Semi-annual training programs, 2000-2004)
- Business Writing
- Business Risk Service Delivery Methodology
- Business Process Profiler
Barclays Bank
- Sarbanes-Oxley Methodology, 2005 and 2006
ANSA McAL
- Accounting for Non-Accounting Managers, 1998
Timeline
Group Chief Internal Auditor
Bermudez Group Limited
01.2020 - Current
Group Internal Auditor
Massy Limited
10.2007 - 11.2019
Senior Manager, Business Risk Services
Ernst & Young Services Limited
09.2006 - 09.2007
Senior - Senior Audit Manager, IRCB
Barclays Bank PLC
06.2004 - 08.2006
Senior Manager, Business Risk Services
Ernst & Young Services Limited
08.2000 - 05.2004
Accountant
Exxon Exploration & Production Trinidad Limited
04.1999 - 07.2000
Group Accountant
ANSA McAl Limited
04.1996 - 03.1999
Audit Assistant - Audit Senior
KPMG
09.1991 - 03.1996
Certification in Risk Management Assurance
Institute of Internal Auditors
MBA -
Edinburg Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Certified Internal Auditor
Institute of Internal Auditors
Accounting For International Operations
University of North Texas
Environmental Accounting in The Oil & Gas Industry
University of North Texas
Cahrtered Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants
FCCA
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants
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