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Associate Member Institute of Internal Auditors - AustraliaPlan and Execute Internal Audit reviews and consultancy projects for clients in local government, public sector agencies and private businesses. Industries include Health, Education and Retail.Review Topics undertaken to date include:Fraud and Corruption Controls;Grants and Financial Management;Risk Management;Governance;Volunteer Management;Human Resource Management;Family Day Care;Payroll Systems, andTendering and Procurement.

• Conduct Internal Audit of all services and products associated with largest customer and be responsible for the furnishing of requested information from customer, ensuring all commercial aspects of contract adhered to.• Identify, investigate and document gaps in all finance team business as usual processes and ensure risks are documented and mitigated according to companies risk appetite, through recommendations for system enhancements, and/or staff training and development.• Maintain staff SAP security profiles for finance division.• Maintenance of the Leased Asset Register for Planning and Reporting, and Operational Risk Management.• Execution of the monthly invoicing for entire company with 100% accuracy each month, escalating any risks to the business accordingly.

Large international not for profit / community services organisation.Strategic Objectives:Undertake complete review of all services, products and programs and realign these with newly developed vision. Increase overall business profitability and community impact by increasing:• Revenue through provision of quality products and value adding services through both the Retail and Community Support areas of the business,• Customer base within defined geographical boundaries.Operations Management:• Improved provision of services, and its associated products through relocating and restructuring community programs with measureable benefits in increased customer based serviced, reduced handling times, greater control over product movements, and increased customer satisfaction, measured by frequency of visits.• Implemented Health and Safety Program across multiple facilities where there was private and significant public access.People Leadership:• Recognised as a community leader through positive impacts on local needs,• Staff recruitment and development, facilitator of a mentoring program • Key Stakeholder in various community projects, networking with other government and professional agencies.Financial Management:• Increased sales of locally owned Retail Shop through innovative methods of stock and category management techniques. This increase was applied directly to business development through growth of existing and implementation of new community programs.

Business Analyst• Development and preparation of monthly Business Performance Reports, Key Performance Indicators, and Cost Reduction Initiatives Report Packs,• Assist in the monthly analysis of Financial Stetements and provide value adding commentary.• Provide financial and commercial support, risk management, and project management support,• Developed and maintained business unit web site.Business Support Officer• Quality Assurance of Data & Voice work requests,• Liaise with suppliers for resources planning and allocation,• Advising key stakeholders of any jobs in jeopardy, and alternate solutions being provided.