Audit Committee Member

• Apr 2017 - Present

Senior Chief Examiner

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2015

I have had a positive impact on the career of every individual who has gained MIIA, PIIA, QiCA, and, CMIIA qualifications during my 20 years of close involvement with the institute, because to gain the qualification they must have:- answered an examination question set and marked by me;- passed an examination paper set by me; or- passed examinations approved by me.The term of tenure of the Chief Examiner role is 6 years but my term was exceptionally extended.I approved all twice yearly question papers, and answer guides, for the IIA-UKI Advanced Diploma examination, a UK requirement for becoming a Chartered Internal Auditor with the CMIIA designation. These were prepared by a team of 4 moderators and some 20 examiners. Examinations deadlines cannot be and are not missed and within this framework I maintained consistent successive high standards of question setting ensuring quality, rigour, clarity and the maintenance of the Institute's standards, enabling constant high candidate performance, and this has been endorsed at a high level in the profession, including senior academics in the field who have commented that for an Institute of its size we punch "beyond our weight"​.I produced a twice yearly report on the results of each examination diet, that included guidance and tips for success. I approved cases for a regrading of an individual's examination results from a fail to a pass.I chaired the IIA-UKI Examinations Assessment Committee, attended the IIA-UKI Examinations Review Advisory Board and the IIA-UKI Professional Development Committee.I assessed applications for examination moderator roles, recommend appointments, and take part in interview panels such as those for a Chief Examiner role.I attended IIA-UKI District meetings on invitation to give advice, hints and tips on the examinations system and techniques to achieve examination success.Home based, Newport, Wales.

Chief Examiner

• Oct 2006 - Sep 2007

Responsible for the quality of the twice yearly examination questions and assessment for the institute's Diploma in Internal Audit Practice a challenging and rigorous series of 4 examinations equipping individuals to perform at the IIA-UKI Practitioner (PIIA) level. The first step to becoming a Chartered Internal Auditor. Approval of all examination papers, questions, and subsequent student answer guides, ensuring quality, rigour, clarity and the maintenance of the Institute's standards. These were prepared by a team of 5 moderators and some 25 examiners.Production of Chief Examiner's report for the two examination diets in the year.Approval of any cases for a regrading of an individual's examination results from a fail to a pass. Membership of the Institute's Professional Development Committee , key member of the Examinations Assessment Committee and also the Institute's Examinations Review Advisory Board.Assessed applications and recommended individuals for appointment as examination moderators.Attendance by invitation at IIA-UKI District meetings, to lecture on the examination process and hints and tips on technique to achieve examinations success.

Examinations Moderator

• Mar 2004 - Oct 2006

I was responsible for setting Organisation and Management paper for the IIA-UKI twice yearly examination for the Diploma in Internal Audit practice. This included:- selecting appropriate syllabus areas for questions;- commissioning questions from each of 5 examiners;- vetting editing and approving the questions;- moderating examination marking and approving examination results;- producing the Past Paper Pack for the examination;- attending the Examinations Assessment Committee;- undertaking examination paper reviews for applicants;- presenting examination guidance to students at revision courses and IIA-UKI district meetings.

Senior Auditor

• Jan 1989 - Apr 2013

Various Government Departments and at Senior and Audit Manager Level. Including NHS audit, Local Government, and as consultant/contractor.Was a key member of the team that transformed the scope of our unit's work from mundane stereotypical assignments to those covering subjects 'stratospheric'​ by comparison.Led the internal audit effort for the change from cash based to resource accounting and budgeting.Managed audit of high cost/profile/technical development. This, which also involved consultants, was extremely well received and led to increased audit staff.Was audit training & liaison officer, including budget management - trainees I supervised, counselled, and supported include IIA Prize winners and now highly successful audit professionals.Intervened at the planning stage in an audit of salary overpayments resulting in finding previously unknown debts amounting to £45,000.Conducted and managed audits at remote, including overseas, sites.Built and led a team at critically short notice that provided key advice to the FD on misidentified fixed assets - resulting in a commendation for the team members.Uncovered a mainframe computer not included in fixed asset register.Developed an automated 'audit need' system.My recommendation for improved Management Information led to replacement of an expensive consultant by an in-house staff memberLed the introduction of audit facilitated risk and control workshops - leading to much increased demand.Provided guidance to Directors on ISO 17799 (BS 7799).Provided critical and constructive feedback for my Chief Executive on organisational Corporate Governance.I have developed a number of internal audit management information systems for my employers.

Computer Bureau Manager and Database Administrator

• Jan 1986 - Dec 1989

IBM4381 manager and SQL/DS Database Administrator, the first to be appointed when the first system was installed.Database management and tuning, control of access. Management of operators.I successfully ran a project to acquire a back up power supply for the IBM4381 mainframe.

Contract Assignments 1

• May 2004 - Apr 2008

Various contract audit assignments: Wales Audit Office (the Wales branch of the UK National Audit Office): - Curriculum Council for Wales, Care Council for Wales, Countryside Council for Wales ELWA: - validating organisations' data to support european funding for training job seekers to enhance/gain skills to improve employment prospects. Kennet District Council: - Wiltshire Fire Service - the first contractor to complete the full assigned programme of work (Sept 2006-Jan 2007) Deloitte: - Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Plymouth City Council

Admininstrator and system developer

• Jun 1980 - Dec 1986

Member of team that introduced the first microcomputers into the Welsh Office. Small systems development. Staff training. Demonstrations to visitors. Installation of systems at Welsh Office Agriculture Department Regional Offices, and training of staff. I managed the development and installation of an Information System for the Secretary of State for Wales and Ministers, and trained the individuals on a 1 on 1 basis. Member of team that introduced the first microcomputers into the Welsh Office. Small systems development. Staff training. Demonstrations to visitors. Installation of systems at Welsh Office Agriculture Department Regional Offices, and training of staff. I managed the development and installation of an Information System for the Secretary of State for Wales and Ministers, and trained the individuals on a 1 on 1 basis.