Team Leader, Financial Assurance

• Oct 2020 - Present

• Manage the Financial Assurance Team • Lead the approval, assurance and reporting processes related to claims and funds management in accordance with approved principles, standards, and guidelines • Assist in preparation of policies and guidance context for new appropriations or funding • Manage budgets and funds within defined parameters and ensure efficient and effective use of financial resources • Contribute to, and support of the national policy and work programme • Identify and initiate opportunities to improve processes and functions so as to enhance the delivery. Show less

Assurance Manager

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

• Manage and deliver internal audit and risk management engagements • Manage Alliance audit and assurance engagements • Manage and deliver internal audit and risk management engagements • Manage Alliance audit and assurance engagements

Senior Auditor

• Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

• Oversee and implement audit controls and ensure their continuous development and improvement • Manage and deliver the Regulator Audit programme, ensuring reviewed quarterly and updates are managed • Provide reporting on key deliverables including, but not limited to reporting to the Executive Team and Board • Manage the Data Analytics and Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) Programmes including supporting the team with the strategy and management of the programme • Monitor progress on the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CCMI) Programme business-wide • Deliver the action management programme relevant for audits • Carry out assigned audits to agreed scope, timeframe, resource and budget • Manage the data integrity of the Audit Management software • Determine root cause/trend analysis of actions to reduce recurring and/or significant issues • Continuously improve and implement the Safety Management System (SMS) in respect to the audit function, and the elements related to the Audit team • Assist with the Corporate Risk Management programme and reporting to the Board • Review and provide feedback on organisational policies. Show less

Audit Manager (Contract Role)

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

• Assist in audit planning, including the identification of processes, risks and controls for testing • Execute audit fieldwork: Test the design and operating effectiveness of controls. Identify and document audit issues, including performing a significance analysis and agreeing management • action plans. Collaborate within own team and with Group Audit subject matter experts in credit, technology, risk and compliance • Assist in the reporting stages of the audit engagement, including preparing and discussing audit reports with management. • Continuously monitor business unit developments, activities, issue management, emerging risks or concerns • Perform special assignments / targeted thematic reviews (as required) • Participate in NZ Audit and Group Audit led continuous improvement initiatives. Show less

Manager, Audit and Risk

• Oct 2010 - Nov 2018

• Provide leadership in the continued development and implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management Framework linking strategic and business planning to the day to day management of risks. • Provide an effective internal audit function (under the guidance of the Audit and Risk Committee) which is positive, risk-based, proactive and broadly focused which continuously improves the effectiveness of risk management, the control environment and governance processes and protects the institution from risks. • Provide leadership in the development of Business Continuity Plans and coordinate Emergency Management planning. Show less

Senior Assurance Auditor

• Dec 2006 - Sep 2010

• Develop and complete the annual internal audit programme• Manage all aspects of assurance assignments including planning, analysing risks and issues, conducting and overseeing fieldwork, reviewing and providing verbal and written reporting to Senior Management• Assist managers to enhance systems, processes, controls and provide best practice recommendations• Implement and maintain the Fraud Policy• Develop and maintain the risk management policy and framework• Assist managers to identify and respond to risks and emerging issues Show less

Systems and Support Accountant

• Dec 2005 - Nov 2006

• Oversee efficient and effective implementation and operation of financialsystems• Communicate with management and stakeholders on business requirements andprocess design of new systems.

Supervising Senior/Auditor

• Jun 2001 - Nov 2005

• Planning, managing and reporting on audit assignment • Identification of key audit and business risks for each client and develop appropriate responses to address the risks • Supervision of staff and the provision of on-job training in professional auditing skills and accounting practices • Review of management control environment focusing on governance structures, risk management, business continuity planning, project and contract management, internal financial planning, reporting and monitoring mechanisms, information systems environment, procedures for monitoring and reporting legislative compliance, internal controls within key financial systems and quality assurance processes • Administration and financial management of assignment costs and budgets • Application of technical and accounting knowledge in the analysis of systems, management control methods and financial reports Show less

Customer Services Officer

• Jan 1999 - Jun 2001