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Vancouver, BC Email:adgras@r.postjobfree.com V6R 4H8

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

A strategic leader with proven experience improving operational performance. A financial professional who follows the principles of empowerment, trust, and collaboration, with high personal and professional standards and extensive experience working across a broad range of organizations and industries.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Centrefield Professional Services (CFPS) - Vancouver, BC

Principal August 2015 –present

Licensed sole proprietor providing CFO services (financial management/accounting, tax), strategic planning, ERM, performance management, IT and business system control evaluation, data analysis, and fraud prevention, detection, and investigation services to public and private organizations.

Recent c corporate contract service engagements include:

Justice Institute of BC

New Westminster, BC

Interim Senior Manager, Institutional Compliance eptember 2019 – August 2020

Music Tribe Inc.

Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Acting General Manager / Compliance Director April 2018 – June 2018

BC Liquor Distribution Branch - Vancouver, BC

The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is a branch of the Provincial Government of B.C. responsible for all liquor distributed throughout the province. The LDB operates approximately 200 retail liquor stores, 2 warehouse distribution centers, and a head office in Vancouver B.C. The Branch employs 3,500 people and generates over $900M in profits annually for the province.

Director, Internal Audit September 2008 – July 2015

Developed and executed a 3 year rolling, risk based internal audit plan covering all operations of the LDB.

Specific achievements and responsibilities included:

Established a three-year rolling risk based internal audit plan / program and quarterly Executive reporting process;

Developed and executed a risk-based retail store audit selection and detailed internal controls focused audit program and reporting program for a population of 200 retail stores across the province of BC;

Managed a team of 8 professional staff with a department budget of $1.2M;

Performed financial, compliance, and operational (performance) audits of centralized head office functions, processes, and systems;

Provided risk and control advisory and assurance services for large IT system transformation projects;

Executed financial audits of BC liquor industry manufacturers (breweries, wineries, distilleries);

Facilitated a regular Enterprise Risk Management Assessment process with Senior Executives;

Performed investigations into allegations of fraud activities across the organization.

Seeley Consulting - Vancouver, BC

Principal November 2007 – September 2008

Established a sole proprietorship providing risk management, internal audit, accounting and financial services to a group of privately held small businesses, a publicly traded mining company, a public sector organization, and a public Hamlet in the Arctic (Nunavut).

Westminster Savings Credit Union - New Westminster, B.C.

Westminster Savings Credit Union is a large sized BC Credit Union with a business focus on retail banking, commercial banking, investment management, and equipment and vehicle leasing. After 70 years of operation, Westminster Savings just surpassed total assets under administration of $3B.

AVP Risk Management & Internal Audit April 2006 – October 2007

Led the credit union’s risk management and internal audit function with emphasis on enterprise and operational level risk management, operational auditing at the branch level, regulatory compliance duties and reporting, and supporting the annual financial statement audit process. Specific achievements and responsibilities included:

Facilitated an effective Enterprise Risk Management Program for the Board, Executive Management, and Senior Management;

Delivered a retail branch-wide control self-assessment and assurance audit program including reporting to Audit Committee and Executive Management;

Performed financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits across all business process and functional areas;

Co-ordinated and prepared year-end financial statements for the year end audit;

Conducted investigation audits relating to areas of suspected fraudulent activity;

Managed industry money laundering compliance program (i.e. FICOM reporting requirements);

Provided operational risk management services across the organization including assessing the adequacy of insurance coverage, negotiating renewals, and preparing and filing all claims.

Premium Brands Holding Corporation - Richmond, B.C.

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation is a publicly traded organization focused on the development of a network of specialty food service organizations in Canada and the United States. The organization manages 35 different brands of food and food service businesses with production, warehouse, and distribution operations primarily is the north western North American region.

Director, Enterprise Risk January 2005 – April 2006

Developed and delivered a rolling three year, risk based internal audit plan and compliance regime across both centralized functions in Richmond, BC, and decentralized operating locations across western Canada and northwestern United States. A key achievement of my role was the design and execution of Multilateral Instrument 52-109 compliance program for the organization. Other specific responsibilities and deliverables included:

Performed acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition organizational integration;

Developed a rolling risk based internal audit plan and quarterly reporting process for both Executive Management and the Audit Committee;

Performed risk based operational / performance audits across all subsidiary and head office operations;

Led all investigations where suspicions of occupational fraud were raised;

Acted as the primary contact for external auditors and ensured an efficient year-end audit was achieved;

Acted as the organization Privacy Officer.

The Alderwoods Group Inc. (Formerly The Loewen Group Inc.) - Burnaby, B.C. / Toronto, On.

The Alderwoods Group was a publicly listed company that owned and operated over 1,600 funeral home and cemeteries in Canada, US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, France, and England. After a significant law suite, a hostile takeover attempt, and a period of poor earnings, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the Loewen Group, emerged as the Alderwoods Group, and eventually was wound down and sold.

Manager - Internal Audit, Internal Auditor, Staff Accountant

September 1995 – December 2004

Progressed from a full cycle accounting role to become a Manager of the Internal Audit Department. Select achievements included:

Developed and led the organizations first “quick response” fraud investigation function, including both the performance and reporting of fraud investigations across all areas of the business (operations and all support functions);

Reviewed, supervised, and performed corporate, operational / performance audits across the organization (Canada and US);

Developed and delivered key SOX compliance project requirements and on-going key control monitoring and testing services;

Prepared and substantiated insurance claims to recover misappropriated assets determined through the performance of fraud investigations;

Hired, supervised, trained and assessed performance of all internal audit staff;

Performed full cycle accounting duties for a portfolio of 8-10 funeral homes operations in addition to financial planning and budgeting services (operating and capital).

EDUCATION

Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C

Vancouver, B.C.

The Association Certified Fraud Examiners

Vancouver, BC

Chartered Professional Accountant, CMA (2004)

Certified Fraud Examiner (2007)

The Institute of Internal Auditors

Vancouver, B.C.

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Burnaby, B.C.

Certified Internal Auditor (2005)

Bachelor of Technology - Accounting (2009)

Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (2012)

Diploma Financial Management (1988)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

The International Institute of Internal Auditors 2010 – current

IIA Professional Development Trainer / Facilitator

IIA Education Advocacy Volunteer

Chartered Professional Accountants of BC 2017 – current

Financial Literacy Program Facilitator

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