Mr. Bissessar joined Petrotrin as a Senior Internal Auditor in the Internal Audit Department in 1997 and was appointed Chief Audit Executive in January 2009.

Mr. Bissessar previously held positions in Information Technology and Accounting at two state enterprises and the University of the West Indies.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Physics from the University of the West Indies which he obtained in 1982. In 1984, he was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship which allowed him to obtain a Master of Science degree in Operational Research from the University of Birmingham, England,

In 1993, Mr. Bissessar successfully completed the ACCA program of studies and now has the chartered certified accountant designation. Since joining Petrotrin, Mr. Bissessar obtained the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designations. He is also a certified Volunteer Instructor for the Institute of Internal Auditors.

In 2006, Mr. Bissessar completed the Advanced International Program in Oil and Gas Financial Management from the University of Texas at Dallas.

As Chief Audit Executive, Mr. Bissessar is responsible for appraisal of the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s systems of internal control, risk management and corporate governance. He also has responsibility for the conduct of investigations and consultations at the request of the company’s stakeholders.
 

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