Nazia Ali
Chaguanas
Summary
Diligent professional with 18+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of audit controls and practical expertise in Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Internal Auditor role at your company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2018 - Current
- Perform an Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment highlighting all high areas to be audited.
- Prepare the Annual Internal Audit Plan to be approved by the Chief Internal Auditor and the Audit Committee
- Execute all Audits as per the Internal Audit Plan which includes preparation of all Planning documents, performing fieldwork, identifying risks and control deficiencies, obtaining buy-in from process owners to implement recommendations to address risks and control deficiencies
- Conduct and chair Exit meetings and draft interna audit reports for use by process owners and the Audit Committee
- Track all recommendations ensuring timely implementation
- Prepare status update reports on completion of audits on audit plan and status update reports on implementation of outstanding recommendations for presentation to Audit Committee and for the Ministry of Education.
- Manage and supervise internal auditors.
- Perform Consultancy Engagements at the College to foster overall value.
- Prepare Power Point Presentations and present to the Audit Committee members.
- Create, launch and implement the Enterprise Risk Management System to track and treat risks.
- Track pertinent compliance areas eg. as per legislations via the college's compliance checklist. Following up on all non-compliance issues, and working with heads of departments to become compliant.
- Liaise with the Auditor General on information requests needed for the conduct of External Audits.
- Review Management Letters following completed External Audits to guide the college on areas of improvements
- Sit as an observer on Tender Committee Meetings to ensure compliance against the College's Procurement policy and procurement regulations of Trinidad and Tobago
INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER
Trinidad and Tobago Securities & Exchange Commission
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Attained hands –on experience preparing Power Point Presentations and presenting to the Board of Directors via the Audit Committee when the position of Internal Audit Manager was vacant.
- Conduct audits as per the approved Internal Audit Plan and work on tasks assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.
- Gained exposure to the creation and implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management Portal to track and treat risks.
ACCOUNTANT
Kappa Caribbean Limited
03.2012 - 08.2014
- Oversee and manage an accounting and procurement team of seven staff members
- Prepare and Present Financial Statements and Budgets reports for the Board of Directors.
- Prepare and meet statutory deadlines- VAT, Corporation Taxes, NIS and Board of Inland Revenue monthly payments.
AUDIT SENIOR
Baker Tilly Montano Ramcharitar
09.2005 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: (Chartered Accountants)
- Execute External Audit on financial statements in a supervisory/review capacity for companies in the service, manufacturing and retail industries.
- (Chartered Accountants)
Education
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS -
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
07.2020
Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Analytics
- Critical Thinking
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of global internal audit standards (2024)
- Knowledge of Public Procurement and disposal of public property Methods and procedures regulations, 2021
- Regulatory Knowledge (TTSEC)
- Accounting Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- ISO -31000: 2018 Enterprise Risk Management Framework for Risk Leaders, 06/28/23
- The Institute of Internal Auditors - Internal Audit Practitioner (I.A.P.), 12/06/24
- Currently pursuing Certified Internal Auditor
Current Achievements
- Scholarship Winner by Institute of Internal Auditors – Internal Audit Practitioner Exam, 06/01/24
- Winner for the Institute of Internal Auditors Internal Audit Month - 1 year free membership and free attendance to the public sector webinar, 05/01/24
Professional Memberships
- Member of Institute of Internal Auditor Trinidad and Tobago Chapter, 2024-Present
- Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant (F.C.C.A), 2020-Present
- Association Chartered and Certified Accountants (A.C.C.A), 2005-2014
Timeline
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2018 - Current
INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER
Trinidad and Tobago Securities & Exchange Commission
03.2015 - 08.2018
ACCOUNTANT
Kappa Caribbean Limited
03.2012 - 08.2014
AUDIT SENIOR
Baker Tilly Montano Ramcharitar
09.2005 - 02.2012
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS -
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
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