Office Audit

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Analytical thinker

Articulate in issue

identification

Attention to detail

Audit project management

Business acumen

Confidentiality

Cross-cultural experience

Customize communications

Excellent report writing

Exceptional audit

proficiency

Exceptional grasp of risks

and controls and its impacts

Hands-on, self-motivated

High degree of professional

scepticism

Lead by example

Mentor & collaborator

Multi-tasks, team player

Problem solving approach

Productive

Solid research ability

Strategic, long-term view

Strong ethical compass

KNOWLEDGE

HIGHLIGHTS

IFRS, IPSAS, GAAP

COSO, SOX

ISA, ISSAI, GAGAS

IT SKILLS

MS OFFICE PROFICIENT

RELATIVITY

(ENTERPRISE

FORENSICS)

TEAMMATE, AUDITFLOW

IDEA ANALYTICS

QUICKBOOKS,

SMARTSTREAM, SAP,

HYPERION, DAC-EASY

EDUCATION

2018 – CISA (IN PROGRESS)

2012 – CFE

2009 – CGA, CPA

2005 – POST-GRAD DIPLOMA IN CORP GOVERNANCE

2002 – MBA

1995 – ACCA

1994 – ASSOC. MEMBER IIA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Auditor General

National Audit Office • Turks & Caicos Islands Jan 2013- Dec 2018

• Developed strategic direction of the audit organization to meet legal and best practice requirements, strengthen control and supervision of the expenditure of public money, promote value for money principles and advance public accountability

• Redesigned audit methodology/audit programs to meet international and best practice standards on auditing, improving the delivery of high-quality audit engagements and identifying substantial misstatements or deficiencies e.g. over $1.4 billion in liabilities, $450 million in known assets across government entities, annual revenue leakages of approx. $10 million etc.

• Significantly improved performance of the Audit Office with limited resources such as increasing annual output from roughly 5 to 30 audits, improving audit quality, increasing the number of audit findings, reducing audit costs by approximately 30% in 2018, and empowering audit staff to assume additional roles, enhanced training objectives etc.

• Expanded audit operations, increasing audit revenues from under

$100,000 to $1.3 million within a 5 year period from statutory bodies, reducing outsourced audit assistance and overall enhancing value for money

• Reduced the backlog of several audits in a complex environment

• Led and delivered high quality audits in accordance with standards, regulations and best practice for a number of audit clients ranging from $0.5 million to $300 million in annual revenues, ensuring the nature and extent of testing were sufficient and appropriate to support the audit opinion.

Fraud Examiner - Contract

Ernst & Young • Trinidad & Tobago Sep 2011-

Dec 2013

ANAND HEERAMAN CGA, CPA, CFE

PICKERING, ONTARIO

*************@*****.***

Mobile: 289-***-****

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

ANNUAL FRAUD & AUDIT

CONFERENCES

IFRS, IPSAS UPDATES

CONTRACT &

PROCUREMENT FRAUD

UNCOVERING FRAUD IN

CORE BUSINESS

FUNCTIONS

CONDUCTING AN

EFFECTIVE FRAUD AUDIT

BENFORD’S LAW

FRAUD EXAMINATIONS &

INVESTIGATIONS

QMS AUDITOR/LEAD

AUDITOR

TEAMMATE AUDIT

MANAGEMENT

FRONT END LOADING

AND DECISION & RISK

ANALYSIS

ORACLE ACCOUNTING

IT ASSURANCE AND

AUDITING

SUPERVISORY TRAINING

LNG BUSINESS

OVERVIEW

ACCA LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

• Collaborated with the Data analytics team to identify and acquire suitable datasets and designed and executed appropriate data driven audit tests in order to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence

• Documented data flow and timeline using MS Visio to establish sequence of events

• Prepared accurate and comprehensive forensic reports on probable bid-rigging, corruption, abuse, fraud etc.

• Coordinated efforts with due diligence providers in order to support Financial Controller

HCA Financial Corporation • Toronto, Canada Jan 2011- Aug 2011

• Investigated, assessed and prepared detailed reports to several clients in Trinidad & Tobago and Canada

• Prepared financial statements including all reconciliations and taxes

• Spearheaded comprehensive assessment reports over clients’ operations in accordance with the Committee Of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) Framework

• Examined books and records of companies to ensure compliance with laws and financial standards

• Reviewed Journal entry adjustments, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and GST/HST filings in preparation for month-end financial reporting

Internal Audit Advisor

Ras Laffan LNG Company • Doha, Qatar Jan 2008-Dec 2010

• Successfully planned, organized and executed several audit engagements across 8 groups, 50 departments, 110 sections, and over 6,000 employees

• Implemented Teammate Audit Management System

• Identified control weaknesses and developed audit findings to determine the root cause and associated impact/risk including developing practical recommendations as to how risks can be mitigated.

• Validated the accuracy of the findings with the audit clients and presented issues to committees, directors and executives.

• Composed audit findings, reports, and correspondence to management, ensuring writing is clear, concise, and accurate.

• Followed up for corrective action/progress against reported issues on a quarterly basis and escalated when necessary

• Adopted a continuous dialogue and approach with the audit clients during the audit to build rapport and maintain a healthy working relationship with the audit clients.

• Provided independent and objective assurance over the design and effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks and provided advisory services designed to improve the entity’s operations

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