Trilce Bernedo
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced Auditor with a successful background at Lithium Americas Corp. and Deloitte, among other companies, focused on enhancing compliance and streamlining processes. With strong problem-solving skills, commitment to integrity, and solid accounting background.
Passionate about driving initiatives that add value to the organization and its team members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
Lithium Americas Corp.
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee compliance with internal audit standards in alignment with SOX program and management requirements.
- Conduct periodic testing of business areas (e.g., Month-End, Quarter-End, Human Resources, and Purchasing), report findings to management, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with the ERP team to optimize processes by implementing automation and developing robust controls.
- Preparation of audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Prepare and execute corrective action plans.
Systems and Accounting Associate
Lithium Americas Corp.
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed internal control testing for business processes at LAC, LNC, and Pastos Grandes to assess SOX compliance.
- Assisted in development of internal control documentation, contributing to more secure and compliant financial environment.
- Contributed to the preparation and execution of the remediation plan for identified issues.
Financial Planning Analyst
Kallpa Generation
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Prepared monthly financial reports to the corporate management, including annual budget and monthly forecasting, with a focus on key performance indicators and trends.
- Maintained financial models to project cash flows and financial statements over a 15-year horizon.
- Control management of monthly expenses
- Elaborated on financial reports for banks, risk rating agencies, and special requirements.
Senior Financial Auditor
Deloitte Peru
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Performed financial audits for 4 years for mining clients such as Las Bambas - MMG Group and Antapaccay, Copper Glencore Group.
- Led junior auditors for 2 years, providing guidance on best practices for efficient auditing procedures and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements, including inventories, expenditures, and tax returns, to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Prepared audit reports to comply with IFRS standards and statutory requirements.
Assistant Auditor
Salazar, Vila and Partners
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Support the senior auditor in analytical and substantive tests, control tests, cash controls, inventories and accounts receivable
- Detected internal control deficiencies and suggested corrective measures.
Assistant Accountant
Environment Sanitation Company
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Prepared tax returns and maintained accounting records
- Recorded expenses transactions, deductions, bank reconciliations, and cash accounts
Education
MBA -
University Canada West
06-2023
Certified ACCA - presentation of international financial information
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
05-2020
High specialization program - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Acropolis Education Consortium
01.2018
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Peruvian National University of Callao
01.2015
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Result oriented
- Empathetic
- Integrity and Professional Ethics
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Audit Methodologies
Extratraining
- Trained in SAP S4 HANA - accounting and controlling, logistics modules, fixed assets/ MS OFFICE / MS Excel.
- Trained professional writing.
- Trained in internal control COSO.
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Internal Auditor
Lithium Americas Corp.
07.2023 - Current
Systems and Accounting Associate
Lithium Americas Corp.
10.2022 - 06.2023
Financial Planning Analyst
Kallpa Generation
03.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Financial Auditor
Deloitte Peru
02.2016 - 02.2020
Assistant Auditor
Salazar, Vila and Partners
06.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Accountant
Environment Sanitation Company
10.2014 - 05.2015
High specialization program - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Acropolis Education Consortium
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Peruvian National University of Callao
MBA -
University Canada West
Certified ACCA - presentation of international financial information
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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