Nathalia aristizabal

Leading the Internal Audit function strategy and execution across the Andean Region, ensuring a risk-based approach and strengthening the Internal Control System under COSO and COBIT frameworks. Achieved 95% execution of the annual audit plan and implemented structured follow-up on action plans.

Led strategic planning and global internal audit and operational risk functions across LATAM and India. Established an integrated operational risk management framework, reducing materialized risk events by 50% and delivered 100% of compliance audits using agile methodologies.

Initiated and directed the internal audit department, developing risk-based strategic plans for processes in LATAM and India. Built the Internal Audit function from scratch, optimized over 80% of critical processes, and promoted a self-control culture.

Led risk-based audit projects to optimize company operations and documented flowcharts, control/risk matrices, and process narratives for SOX requirements. Led 90% of SARLAFT audit activities nationwide and contributed to 80% completion of national audit coverage of sales points.

Identified and analyzed risks to meet the audit plan, implementing tools for continuous measurement and promoting a control culture under COSO I, II, and SOX. Optimized inventory reconciliation for 25 national retail chains and improved controls for online sales operations.

Supported work programs and conducted tests as part of the Audit Plan, overseeing risk exposure and internal control system development based on the COSO framework. Participated in external audit projects for clients such as Sony Music, Brigard y Urrutia, and Club El Rancho.

Currently studying English at Lingual Academy, expected completion in 2026.

Degree in Public Accountant from Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid, completed in 2009.

Completed Intensive English: Intermediate B1 course in 2012.

Specialization in Assurance and Internal Control from Universidad Javeriana, completed in 2012.

Completed the International Financial Reporting Standards Diploma (IFRS) in 2014.

Completed Coaching: Leadership Training in 2016.

Master's degree in Risk Management from Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, completed in 2017.

Completed the Finance for Non-Financial Professionals Diploma in 2019.

Completed the Internal Auditor for Information Security Systems (ISO 27001:2013) course in 2019.

Completed the Internal Auditor for Quality Systems (ISO 9001:2015) course in 2019.

Earned the Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate in 2020.

Completed the COSO ERM 2017 - COSO III (Risk Alignment with Strategy and Performance) course in 2021.

Completed the Real Sector Compliance Officer Course with emphasis on SAGRILAFT regulations in 2021.

Completed the Diploma in Anti-Bribery Management Systems ISO 37001:2016 in 2021.

Completed the Anti-Bribery Management System Implementation Diploma (ISO 37001:2016) in 2021.

Completed Integrity and Anti-Corruption Training in 2022.

Completed the Senior Management Program in 2022.

Earned the CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) certification in 2023.

Completed a Risk Management System Course (ISO 31000-2018, IEC 31010:2019) in 2023.

Completed a Project Management Course in 2024.

Completed the Leadership Development Program from 2020 to 2024.

Attended the VIII Latin American Congress on Fraud Prevention in 2025.

Attended the XVII Internal Audit Congress in 2025.

Completed English B2 course in 2025.