Elissa Mansell
Kalamunda,Australia
Summary
I am a dynamic professional with a proven track record in conducting trauma-informed investigations, and driving stakeholder engagement. I am skilled in evidence analysis and financial fraud, and I excel in building rapport and delivering impactful reports. As a Chartered Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner, I drive strategic improvements in business integrity and risk management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Honorary Treasurer
ANA Rowing Club
01.2022 - Current
- Daily administration of over 250 members and suppliers
- Payroll duties (monthly payment, superannuation) in respect of five contracted coaches
- Management of leased/hired assets (premises leased to commercial café, hire of boats and storage space to schools/clubs)
- GST and BAS compliance
- Monthly and annual reporting
- Inventory management and orders
- Regular invoicing for race fees and membership subscriptions
- Implementation of modern programs to manage administrative requirements: Xero accounting software to replace MS Excel based management
- Transition online membership registration
- Implementation of online shop to reduce administration of course costs
- Development of appropriate reporting templates
- Implementation of formal budget as a cost control measure
Principal Advisor – Investigations APAC West
Rio Tinto
Perth
04.2020 - 03.2025
- Conduct thorough trauma-informed, people-centric investigations of business integrity concern, bullying, sexual harassment and workplace misconduct
- Communicate areas for Corrective and Preventative Action processes identified during the investigation
- Engagement with Stakeholders across the investigative process to enable business continuity and welfare management
- Provide Stakeholders with thorough, concise, and meaningful reports
- Create strategic networks amongst global Rio Tinto entities
- Identify reliable sources of evidence from internal and external sources
- Demonstrate natural justice and procedural fairness to all parties in an investigation
- Assistance in implementation of ethics hotline with enhanced Whistleblower Protection
- Well-developed knowledge of Rio Tinto policies and standards
- Completion of over 200 workplace investigations in respect of: Bribery, corruption, and Conflict of Interest, Fraud and asset misappropriation, Sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination
Senior Manager
McGrathNicol
05.2021 - 04.2020
- Conduct detailed financial and corporate investigations on behalf of government, corporations, and private parties
- Work individually or as part of a team to provide expert reports capable of being used in legal process
- Develop scopes of work to address Client needs and budgets
- Clearly articulate the investigative process and findings to the Client to assist in resolving their concern
- Engage in business development with existing and prospective Clients
- Managed the Special Administration of a registered Aboriginal Corporation with oversight of daily financial transactions, community engagement and personnel concerns
- Identification and analysis of evidence indicating fraud in a government entity exceeding $5m
- Identification of key evidence required for foreign bribery investigation
- Assessment of life insurance and superannuation policies for the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry
- Provision of Financial Literacy programs to Women on Boards and Australian Corporate Lawyers Association
Consultant
PwC
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: Fraud & Forensic Services
- Undertake fraud and misconduct investigations and fraud framework reviews
- Team member on internal audits for government and resource Clients
- Fraud & Forensic Services
- Effective team member
- Transition from government to corporate environment
Police Sergeant
Western Australia Police
07.1996 - 07.2011
- Detection and investigation of serious fraud, drug, and assault offences and confiscation of proceeds of crime
- Identification and confiscation of proceeds of crime
- Demonstrating people-centric and trauma informed investigation techniques to vulnerable and distressed people
- Compilation of evidentiary briefs for criminal matters in all jurisdictions
- Provision of general duties throughout the Perth
Education
Forensic Accounting Specialist -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ)
06.2018
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -
CAANZ
01.2015
Master Professional Accounting -
Edith Cowan University
01.2012
Certificates IV in Government Investigations, Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigations -
Maurice J Kerrigan & Assoc
01.2012
Certificate III in Investigations -
Churchill Education
01.2011
Bachelor Policing (Investigations) -
Charles Sturt University
01.2008
Skills
- Excellent rapport building skills
- Evidence Analysis Expertise
- Well established people-centric, trauma informed investigative style
- Identification of Business Risks
- Financial Analysis and Fraud Detection Expertise
- Expertise in Advanced Excel Functions
- Chartered Accountant
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Hobbies and Interests
- I am a passionate rower, competing in Masters and Open grade rowing at a State and National level. I love the fitness, teamwork and precision required for this sport.
- I currently hold the position of Honorary Treasurer at my rowing club with a membership base of over 220. This role requires managing payments to suppliers, member administration, taxation, superannuation payments and other entitlements for paid personnel.
- Volunteer duties as gardener at Araluen Botanical Garden, Financial Reviewer at Friends of Piesse Brook, Treasurer at Helena River Catchment Group.
- I also enjoy mountain bike riding, running and gym.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Honorary Treasurer
ANA Rowing Club
01.2022 - Current
Senior Manager
McGrathNicol
05.2021 - 04.2020
Principal Advisor – Investigations APAC West
Rio Tinto
04.2020 - 03.2025
Consultant
PwC
07.2011 - 05.2012
Police Sergeant
Western Australia Police
07.1996 - 07.2011
Forensic Accounting Specialist -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ)
Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -
CAANZ
Master Professional Accounting -
Edith Cowan University
Certificates IV in Government Investigations, Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigations -
Maurice J Kerrigan & Assoc
Certificate III in Investigations -
Churchill Education
Bachelor Policing (Investigations) -
Charles Sturt University
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