Experience

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  Institute of Internal Auditors - Australia

  • Australia
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Vice President

    • May 2023 - Present

  • Volunteer Member of the Board Nominations Committee

    • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Volunteer Board Director

    • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Victorian Chapter Council Member

    • Jul 2013 - Present

    Chapter Chair from August 2014 to August 2016

  • Volunteer Member of the Board Risk and Audit Committee

    • Jul 2016 - Oct 2022

    Volunteer member of the IIAs Internal Audit Board Risk and Audit Committee

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  Latitude Financial Services

  • Australia
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • General Manager, Internal Audit

    • Feb 2019 - Present

  • General Manger, Internal Audit

    • Feb 2019 - Present

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  AMP

  • Australia
  • Financial Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director Internal Audit

    • May 2016 - Jan 2019

    Promoted to Director, Internal Audit in May 2016. As Director, Internal Audit, key priorities include:* Establish and maintain effective, constructive and professional relationships with the AMP Board, Group Executives, Line Management, regulators (e.g. APRA) and External Audit. * Managing, motivating and developing a team of audit professionals based in dual locations (Melbourne and Sydney) as well managing the co-sourced strategic partner. * Developing and reviewing a risk based annual Internal Audit Plan for multiple entities in consultation with the respective Board Audit Committees (six), AMP Leadership Team, and Risk. * Executing audits under various domestic and international regulatory frameworks including ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC and RBNZ.* Promoting a strong and positive risk culture throughout the business and providing motivation and leadership through uncertain times.* Being an active member of the Finance Leadership Team leading initiatives around engagement and diversity and inclusiveness.* Implementing new audit approached including a flexible audit plan, management reporting to drive issue resolution and agreement of a strategic partnership to leverage skills unable to sustain in-house.

  • Head of Internal Audit, Insurance, Superannuation, Operations and Advice

    • Sep 2011 - May 2016

    Following merger of AMP with AXA APH now responsible for the provision of independent, objective and insightful assurance on the effectiveness of AMP's governance, risk management and control processes. Key priorities include:• Establish and maintain effective, constructive and professional relationships with the AMP Leadership Teams, Audit Committee members, APRA and External Audit. • Managing, motivating and developing a team of audit professionals based in dual locations (Melbourne and Sydney) as well and managing the use of co-sourced resources.• Preparing and delivering the AFS and NZFS Internal Audit Plans in consultation with the AFS Leadership Team, NZFS Leadership Team, Risk Committee(s) and Group Risk Management. • Delivery of the audit plan across the Insurance, Superannuation, Operations and Advice Business units. Previously responsible for Shared Services, IT and New Zealand Operations.• Presenting audit reports to Management and relevant Committees.

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  AXA

  • Acting Group Internal Audit Manager

    • Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

    Acting in the role of Group Internal Audit Manager with responsibility for the AXA Australia and New Zealand (A&NZ) Internal Audit Team which included overseeing the team throughout the AXA / AMP merger. Key priorities include:• Ensuring the Audit Team (team of 8) is well positioned and appropriately resourced to meet its obligations.• Promoting a strong and positive risk culture throughout the business.• Oversight of reviews to ensure delivery of the AXA A&NZ Internal Audit Plan.• Presenting audit reports to management and relevant Committees.• Liaising with key stakeholders, including the Chair of the Audit Committee, External Audit and Executive Management.• Providing motivation and leadership through uncertain times / significant periods of change.

  • Internal Audit Manager

    • Feb 2007 - Jun 2010

    Responsible for variety of portfolios reporting to the Group Internal Audit Manager, accountabilities include:• Ensuring the key risks are identified and understood.• Ensuring appropriate work is planned and undertaken to gain assurance that risks are being effectively and efficiently managed and mitigated.• Acting as the primary interface with areas of responsibility and presenting reports to the necessary management and audit committees.• Performing / overseeing complex and strategic engagements.• Co-ordination of Management and Board Audit Committee reporting.• Acting as Coach to assist individuals in their own performance management and development.

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  WHK Day Neilson

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Internal Audit Manager

    • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Accountancy firm specialising in the provision of audit services to TAFEs. Roles and responsibilities included: Managing, planning and undertaking audits within the required timescales; Providing timely verbal and written feedback to the Client; and Overseeing and organising team members to meet client expectations.

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  Uniac

  • North East / North West England

  • Internal Audit Manager

    • Sep 2004 - Aug 2006
    • North East / North West England

    Uniac provides internal audit and risk management to universities and higher education clients in Northern England. Responsible for providing internal audit and risk services to key clients including the University of Bradford and the University of Hull.

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  Aviva plc

  • York, United Kingdom

  • Senior Risk Consultant / Senior Auditor

    • Mar 2001 - Aug 2004
    • York, United Kingdom

    Employed within a financial services organisation with responsibility for overseeing and undertaking internal audit reviews within the Life Company.

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  KPMG Leeds

  • Leeds, United Kingdom

  • Assitant Manager

    • Sep 1996 - Mar 2001
    • Leeds, United Kingdom

    Oversaw the audit of financial and management systems throughout a varying client base. Responsible for 13 public sector clients, of which eight were internal audit based. Also responsible for the external audit of four Further Education Colleges to ensure that their claims for funding were in accordance with legislation.

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  West Riding Audit Agency

  • West Yorkshire, UK

  • Audit Senior

    • Feb 1995 - Aug 1996
    • West Yorkshire, UK

    The West Riding Audit Agency is an established Internal Audit agency, providing internal audit services, to NHS Trusts.