Finance Risk and Governance Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Internal Auditor

• Apr 2015 - Dec 2020

Key Achievements:- Contribute to the implementation of the Annual Audit plan by conducting audits, reviews, and advisory work across financial, operational and performance activities, including financial management and policies, risk and governance, procurement, expenditure delegations, contract management, legislative compliance, grant funding and acquittal processes and state payroll services-Prepare reports and conduct meetings with Senior Management to address audit findings, including development of practical recommendations to address the findings and advice on appropriate systems of control- Maintain effective working relationships with staff across all divisions and business units

Principal Governance Officer

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

Key Achievements:- Lead and advise on best practice in governance, corporate delegations, and legislation compliance- Lead quarterly review and report on legislative compliance across the department- Lead the initial planning phase for a continuous monitoring project for expenditure delegations

Financial Auditor

• Feb 2014 - May 2016

Key Achievements: - Perform controls testing, substantive test of details and analytical procedures as part of the financial audits of large government departments, statutory bodies, universities and local council - Contribute to the planning and conduct phases of a number of Performance Audits across a number of government departments - Contribute to Information Systems Audits by assisting with the testing of controls over user access and change management, whilst developing skills in IDEA, ACL and Qlikview - Perform testing in areas of control focus, including financial delegation and corporate card expenditure, assign risk levels to each issue identified and report these to the client - Perform testing over the Financial Statements of a number of entities to ensure compliance with the Australian Accounting Standards, Queensland Treasury Financial Reporting Requirements, Financial Statement Guidelines for Higher Education Providers and Local Government Regulation - Identify risks and plan audit programs to ensure that the procedures performed address the assertions at risk, including probity and compliance assertions - Communicate effectively with the internal audit function of a number of departments and review their programs and reports to identify potential areas for reliance - Work independently, without supervision and take ownership of all tasks assigned to complete them within the assigned budget and timeframes

Accountant - Financial Assurance Services

• Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

Key Achievements: - Perform financial statement audits, half year reviews and agreed upon procedures using a global audit methodology for a large range of listed and unlisted clients in the retail, manufacturing and construction industries - Build and maintain effective working relationships with a large number of clients - Work closely with the internal audit function of large global companies, identify areas of reliance and perform testing over their work, ensuring compliance with ASA 610 - Provide support and supervision to graduates and coach them on a variety of audit procedures - Perform operational tasks, including monitoring against budget and work allocation - Document client processes, identify business improvements and make formal recommendations to the client

Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

Key Achievements:- Plan and implement lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines, often with little notice - Motivate, engage and focus students on given tasks- Daily classroom and behavior management- Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding student progress - Actively participate in team teaching projects

Elementary Music Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

Key Achievements:- Plan and implement a well rounded music curriculum for students in prep through to year 7- Design lessons and learning experiences that meet the needs of individual learning styles - Direct and conduct choirs and prepare them for competitive and community based performances- Perform administrative tasks, including organising rehersals, performances and managing resources- Daily classroom and behavior management- Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding student progress and behavioural issues- Communicate student progress through a formal reporting system to principal and parents