David Lever FGIA FCG FIPA MRMIA

Experience

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  City of Greater Geelong

  Jan 2000 - Jul 2019

  Key Accountabilities• Development of the annual audit plan in conjunction with the executive leadership team, and the internal audit external service provider. • Formation of a three year rolling Strategic Internal Audit Plan (SIAP).• Manage the production and analysis of audit reports from the internal audit service provider. • Evaluate the effectiveness of, and contribute to the improvement in, risk and audit management processes.• Provision of quarterly reports and the annual report on internal audit activities to be reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee, Executive and management. • Monitoring and review of the implementation of audit recommendations.• Development, review and execution of the Fraud and Corruption control policy and plan.• Preparation and management of the annual budget.• Provision of independent advice to the Director Governance, Strategy and Performance as required. Show less • The timely delivery of sound financial and performance management advice to the General Manager and Department Managers within the Division.• The provision of guidance to Business units in the Division in strategy and project development, problem solving and financial decision making.• The development and distribution of appropriate corporate financial and performance reporting through the Financial Management Network.• Advise on the adoption of a best value approach to the delivery of the Division’s services. Show less

  • Corporate Internal Auditor

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Corporate Internal Auditor and Ombudsman

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2016

  • Divisional Accountant- Sustainable Development

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2010
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  Institute of Public Accountants

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2016

  Board Director

  Chair of the Audit Committee (2014-2016)Board Treasurer (2013-2015)Deputy Chair of the Disciplinary Committee (2013- 2016)Deputy National President (2010-2011)

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  National Disability Insurance Agency

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2021

  Assistant Director Risk

  Key Accountabilities• Provide line one risk and compliance advice and support to the MGE group.• Hold regular engagement meetings with Branch Managers, Directors to discuss and mitigate risk and compliance matters. • Provide monthly assurance reporting on the progress to date of any risks within the group.• As the Audit and Risk Liaison Officer (ARLO) assist the group with impending internal audit reviews and liaise with treatment / owners to update and resolve current recommendations.• Be the trusted advisor for any risk associated matters within the portfolio of branches. Build networks and relationships with key stakeholders.• Lead and mentor an APS 6 risk officer in our engagements and reporting to the MGE Group. Key Achievements• Delivered professional and timely risk support to the MGE management and Executive team.• Proficient user of the R S Archer-Insight Risk Management system. Show less

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  Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  Internal Audit Manager

  Key Accountabilities• Lead the end-to-end delivery of internal audits, working collaboratively with the department’s co-sourced internal audit service providers. • Manage and lead DJPR’s internal audit team (three staff) in line with departmental processes and requirements.• Support the Chief Audit Executive in:o preparing strategic and annual internal audit plans, including preparing risk assurance maps,o managing contracts and monitoring performance of internal audit service providers,• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure effective secretariat function is provided to the Audit & Risk Committee.• Oversee audit recommendations follow-up activities, ensuring verification of completed audit actions with relevant and sufficient evidence. Key Achievements• Developed the annual and three-year Strategic Internal Audit Plan (SIAP).• Mentored and coached the audit team to be the best version of themselves. Show less

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  GenU

  Mar 2022 - Nov 2023

  Senior Integrity Advisor

  Key Accountabilities• Provide integrity subject matter expertise, advice and delivery support for core operational business activities, business initiatives and / or strategy development.• Oversee the organisations compliance environment through the identification of regulatory and legislative requirements which assist and support the business to remain compliant. • Analyse and report on the business risk and compliance performance and share trends, analysis, and insights to support them in improving the identification and proactive management of risk.• Identify through risk (planning) workshops, risk assessments, project meetings that require improvement to support an overall uplift of risk maturity in line with the Risk Management Framework. • Oversee the uplift in the risk treatment plan execution through the identification of delays and work with the business to strengthen execution. • Execute and oversee the maintenance of the fraud and whistle-blower monitoring and reporting across the organisation.Key Achievements• Developed and delivered an organisational wide integrity framework that administered, investigated, and reported on all integrity matters. • Reduced the Agreed Management Actions over a period of twelve months from 129 AMAs to 39 AMAs by strengthening the responsibility for closure and substantiation. Show less

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  State Trustees

  Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

  Senior Audit and Reporting Officer

  Key Accountabilities• Manage the quarterly Risk Committee of Management meeting, including the preparation and distributions of agenda, papers, minutes, and actions arising.• Support the quarterly Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee meeting process, including the preparation of agenda and papers/reports for presentation. • Lead the review and update of audit policies and framework (e.g., Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee Charter, Risk Committee of Management Charter, Internal Audit Charter).• Provide stakeholders with reports on outcomes of reviews and highlights trends, key themes, and opportunities for improvement.• Attend Executive Team, Risk Committee of Management and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee meetings as and when needed, to present the outcome of audit and other risk activities performed. • Perform analysis and assessments on processes, risks, and controls with an emphasis on enhancing the control environment.Key Achievements• Developed the three-year Strategic Internal Audit Plan (SIAP) in conjunction with the Executive and the Internal Audit Service Provider. • Transitioned the Agreed Management Actions process into a single source of truth for accurate and regular reporting. Show less

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  National Disability Insurance Agency

  Aug 2024 - now

  Assistant Director Risk

  Responsibilities of the role include: • Providing specialist risk advisory services for business areas and teams within the Agency, including assisting in risk identification and assessment, control design and treatment plans oversight. • Supporting risk and controls owner, consistently applying the Agency’s risk management framework and enhancing the risk and control environment. • Capturing and monitoring risk data, including managing risk reporting processes, generating aggregate risk reports, and providing data driven insights and advice, • Quantifying and communicating strategic and enterprise risk exposures that inform Agency level decision making processes. • Developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive regulatory obligation monitoring and reporting program. • Leading the development and delivery of risk initiatives and providing specialist project risk management support for key strategic projects. • Preparing quality written materials, including plans, strategies, briefings and communications packages for senior executives and governance committee. • Challenging the business with respectfully transforming the culture towards ownership rather than compliance. Show less