Experience

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  CAPITAL PROJECT AUDITS

  • Toronto

  • Senior Partner

    • Jun 2012 - Present
    • Toronto

    A joint venture partnership of capital project auditing professionals.

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  TTC

  • Canada
  • Urban Transit Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Audit Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 2012

    Coordinated and supervised the planning and delivery of financial, operational and systems audits (e.g. Sheppard Subway Project, New Transit Control Centre, New Subway Car Purchases, St. Clair LRT, Payroll System, and Purchasing System).Identified millions of dollars of inappropriate billings from consultants and contractors.Identified control weaknesses in departments (e.g. Collectors, Bus Maintenance)

  • Chief Accountant -Capital Projects

    • Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

    Was responsible for the financial administration of the TTC's capital expenditures and the monitoring of its fixed assets.Prepared and presented the Capital Budget.

  • Chief Accountant - Financial Accounting

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1992

    Through a staff of 25 was responsible for the TTC's financial accounting functions (reporting, budgeting, invoice processing, external audit liaison, etc.).

  • Financial Analyst

    • Nov 1978 - Jan 1983

    Organized and implemented special financial and management accounting studies and projects, including the implementation of the new financial system.

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  HONEYWELL LIMITED

  • Senior Audit & Operations Analyst

    • Apr 1977 - Nov 1978

    Was responsible for information systems auditing. Took part in branch audits and fraud investigations.

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  ERNST AND YOUNG

  • Staff Accountant

    • Dec 1972 - Sep 1976

    Worked on audits of major companies in the field of broadcasting, publishing, investments, retail and manufacturing. Provided corporate and personal tax advice.