VITOR MEIRELLES
@vitormeirelles
Internal audit and risk leader across Kroll and Vale who identified a BRL 300M revenue opportunity through operational audit.
BrazilWhat I'm looking for
At KROLL, I led corporate investigations and forensic reviews, presenting evidence-based conclusions to executives. In a six-person investigation, I reconciled inventory and accounting records with Excel and Power Query to quantify more than BRL 2M in unexplained losses.
At VALE S.A., I performed operational and financial audits across mining, contracts, projects, payroll and procurement. An operational audit identified an estimated BRL 300M revenue opportunity, and the recommendation was adopted.
At the RIO DE JANEIRO STATE FINANCE SECRETARIAT, I led approximately 100 direct and indirect employees and implemented an integrity program with more than 20 policies and mechanisms. The work also reduced the supplier payment cycle and delivered more than BRL 5M in recurring annual savings.
At SISTEMA FIRJAN, I established Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management functions alongside Internal Audit, and delivered the first corporate risk matrix using COSO ERM and ISO 31000. I’ve also worked in external audit at KPMG and DELOITTE, including an international assignment in Portugal.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led corporate investigations and forensic reviews for companies and law firms, defining scope, managing multidisciplinary teams, and presenting evidence-based conclusions to executives. Directed a three-month, six-person investigation that quantified more than BRL 2M in unexplained losses.
Internal Controls Manager, Temporary Assignment
MedSoul
Jun 2025 - Oct 2025 (4 months)
Developed the corporate risk and control matrix, mapped financial processes, and redesigned workflows, ownership, and evidence requirements to improve control accountability.
Internal Controls and Risk Coordinator
Rio de Janeiro State Department of Culture
May 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Coordinated financial and operational risk management, updated control policies, and built indicators to support budget oversight and management decisions.
Director of Governance, Risk and Integrity
Rio de Janeiro State Finance Secretariat
Aug 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Led approximately 100 direct and indirect employees, strengthening governance, controls, and management accountability through structured assessments and action plans. Implemented an integrity program with 20+ policies and mechanisms in six months, reaching approximately 95% of more than 2,000 employees.
Accounting and Financial Consultant, Temporary Assignment
Enel Group
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 (5 months)
Supported financial statements, closing, and consolidated balance analysis under IFRS, Brazilian GAAP, and local reporting requirements; improved accounting controls.
Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management
Sistema FIRJAN
Jul 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Led 15 professionals, reported to the Board, and established Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Management functions alongside Internal Audit. Delivered the first corporate risk matrix within three months using COSO ERM and ISO 31000.
Internal Audit Manager
CEDAE
Sep 2016 - Jul 2017 (10 months)
Led operational, administrative, and financial risk-based audits; reported to senior management and the Audit Committee and monitored remediation.
Performed operational and financial audits across mining, contracts, projects, payroll, and procurement; identified an estimated BRL 300M revenue opportunity through audit and benchmarking. Investigated fraud allegations, asset misappropriation, conflicts of interest, and policy breaches.
Supervised financial statement audits of investment funds and financial institutions, including valuation testing, IFRS reviews, due diligence, and SEC-related work.
Audit Supervisor, Previously Auditor in Charge and Audit Assistant
Sep 2005 - Mar 2011 (5 years 6 months)
Led audit teams and control reviews for multinational clients; participated in BNDES's first IFRS financial statement audit and completed an international assignment in Portugal.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Trevisan School of Business
MBA, Compliance and Fraud Investigation
MBA in Compliance and Fraud Investigation from Trevisan School of Business, completed in 2026.
Universidade Estácio de Sá
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Universidade Estácio de Sá, completed in 2011.
Professional Certificate, Data Analytics
Professional Certificate in Data Analytics from Google.
IIA Brazil
Professional Development, Internal Control
Training on COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework from IIA Brazil.
Oxford Home Study Centre
Professional Development, Risk Management
Training in Risk Management from Oxford Home Study Centre.
ENAP
Professional Development, AML/CFT
Training in AML/CFT from ENAP.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
BrazilAuthorized to work in
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