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Marcia Branford

@marciabranford

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I strengthen governance, inventory controls, and risk management across multinational retail operations.

Trinidad and Tobago

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role where I can lead internal controls, risk, compliance, and process improvement initiatives while strengthening governance, asset protection, and operational performance.

I've built and scaled Internal Control functions for Unicomer across 20+ retail locations, two distribution warehouses, and a service centre, safeguarding inventory assets exceeding US$23 million. I reduced negative stock inaccuracies by 97% through inventory control enhancements and operational partnership.

Previously, I led risk and control assessments, fraud investigations, AML and FATCA reviews, and governance initiatives for Ansa McAl Group across Barbados and Trinidad. My fraud corrective actions achieved a 0% recurrence rate within affected business processes.

I've also led ERP process assessments and inventory and financial data migrations, developed inventory policies and management reporting, and delivered audit and control work for Ernst & Young Risk Advisory Services. I bring 15+ years of leadership in internal audit, internal controls, risk management, compliance, and process improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Internal Control Manager

Current

Unicomer (Trinidad) Limited, Unicomer (Barbados) Limited

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Established and scaled the Internal Control function across 20+ retail locations, two distribution warehouses, and a service centre, strengthening governance and safeguarding inventory assets exceeding US$23 million. Drove inventory control enhancements, reducing negative stock inaccuracies by 97% and improving inventory integrity over four years.

Internal Controls Risk Management Inventory Management Loss Prevention Training Governance Compliance Process Improvement

Business Process Analyst / System Implementation Consultant

Contracted

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Led business process assessments and process mapping activities supporting the successful implementation of a new ERP platform for a retail business. Designed and supervised the migration of inventory and financial data for a seamless system transition.

Business Process Analysis Process Mapping ERP Implementation Data Migration Requirements Analysis

Inventory Manager

Trimart Supermarkets

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Established and standardized inventory management policies and procedures, strengthening inventory control and accountability across operations. Developed management reporting solutions enabling data-driven decision-making and improved oversight of inventory performance.

Inventory Management Policy Development Reporting Data Analysis

Group Internal Auditor

Ansa McAl Group of Companies

Jan 2010 - Dec 2015 (5 years 11 months)

Led risk and control assessments, business process reviews, and governance improvement initiatives across multiple business units and jurisdictions. Conducted AML and FATCA compliance reviews for financial services entities and performed fraud investigations with a 0% recurrence rate.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Compliance AML FATCA Fraud Investigation Governance

Intermediate Auditor, Assistant Internal Auditor

Ernst & Young

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted internal audit, risk assessment, and business process review engagements for clients across diverse industries. Developed process maps and control documentation using Microsoft Visio and delivered concise, actionable audit reports to management.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Process Mapping Microsoft Visio Financial Reporting