Hellen Thomas
About Hellen Thomas
Hellen Thomas is the Managing Director at Protiviti Australia, with over 20 years of experience in technology risk and assurance services.
Current Role as Managing Director at Protiviti
Hellen Thomas has been serving as a Managing Director at Protiviti since 2018, based in Canberra, Australia. In this role, she leads the Australian National Internal Audit and Financial Advisory practice. Her responsibilities include delivering technology risk and assurance services to a range of clients, from government agencies to private sector firms.
Previous Experience at EY and PwC
Before joining Protiviti, Hellen Thomas worked at EY as a Senior Manager, Advisory for six months in 2018. Prior to this, she spent three years at PwC as a Senior Manager Digital Trust, where she focused on IT risk and assurance. Her extensive experience in these roles equipped her with a deep understanding of the risks and challenges faced by organizations in both the public and private sectors.
Background in IT and Internal Audit
Hellen Thomas started her career at Thomas Noble & Russell Chartered Accountants, where she worked for five years as Associate Internal Audit and IT Audit. She then moved to Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager - IT Risk and Assurance, a role she held for eight years. Her experience in these positions provided her with a solid foundation in technology risk, governance, and internal audit.
Educational Background in Accounting and Information Technology
Hellen Thomas holds Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Information Technology from Southern Cross University. These academic qualifications, combined with over 20 years of professional experience, have enabled her to provide expert technology risk and assurance services to a wide range of clients.
Expertise in Risk and Audit Services
Throughout her career, Hellen Thomas has developed and implemented strategic internal audit plans, conducted business continuity management reviews, and assessed risks associated with artificial intelligence and machine learning. Her services include technology risk and governance reviews, cybersecurity reviews, data governance reviews, and compliance reviews covering financial, regulatory, and legislative requirements. She also performs performance and operational reviews to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.