Meet the Team
Manager, Internal Audit – Mr Kevin Yong
With a deep and involved interest in audit, financial accounting, IT and management skills, Kevin hails from the financial services industry, but currently enjoys the opportunities and challenges in his role in UOW under a more diverse working environment. The different profiles and requirements of internal stakeholders in UOW provide him with options to exercise better ideas and approaches in assurance evaluations, project management and business relationship management. He appreciates being able to utilise risk-focussed methodologies to combine with his background as an Australian CPA and a Malaysian Chartered Accountant. Kevin believes in no-surprises with UOWIA clients and thrives on being able to deliver useful outcomes from any assignment. He views effective communication and good governance as critical to the success of any undertaking, and values team spirit.
Contact Kevin:
Email: kyong@uow.edu.au
Phone: 4221 5394
Location: Building 36
Management Cadet, Internal Audit – Miss Lauren Ross
February to May 2008
Lauren Ross joined the University of Wollongong (UOW) in 2006, entering into a Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources and International Business). She is currently completing her third year of a five year Management Cadetship, a program which combines full time work and part time study.
Lauren is the President of the Golden Key International Honour Society at UOW and also a student representative for the School of Marketing and Management, Commerce. Lauren also serves as a team member on the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Marketing and Promotions Team. In 2007, Lauren was also a member of the Sutherland Shire Youth Council. Looking ahead, Lauren is planning to go on exchange for one semester in Canada at the beginning of 2009.
Prior to undertaking a placement in UOWIA, Lauren was involved in a Records Management Audit with KPMG in May 2006. Lauren acted as the Risk Capture Analyst and prepared a Risk Capture Summary which identified, assessed and ranked key operational risks discussed at the facilitated workshop.
During Lauren’s placement in UOWIA, she will be involved in assignments sharpening her skills in project management, risk appreciation, analysis and interacting with a variety of internal and external parties in a team environment.
Contact Lauren:
Email: lross@uow.edu.au
Phone: 4221 5933
Location: Building 36, Level 4
Management Cadet, Internal Audit – Mr Shane Cooke
July to October 2008
Shane Cooke is a third year Management Cadet, currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning and Accounting).
UOWIA has scheduled Shane for the project reviews of Academic Assessments and the Shoalhaven Campus. During his placement with UOWIA, emphasis shall be given to project and management development activity in finance, information technology, risk management and client relationships.
Contact Shane:
Email: scooke@uow.edu.au
Location: Building 36
Management Activity Program
The UOWIA Management Activity Program (MAP) has been open to, and has had participation by, UOW Management Cadets since 2003 and other parties since 2006. The Program offers individuals the opportunity to be involved with UOWIA in a broad range of activities focusing on discussed/agreed skill outcomes and business-related experiences.
Key Outcomes of MAP
- Emphasising Project Management Experience & Risk Focus
- Enhancing Skills in Teamwork, Problem Solving, Business Intelligence and Niche Interests of Participants
- Encouraging Professional Networking Opportunities
- Ensuring Support in Equipment and Documentation
- Utilising Professional Assurance and Ethical Drivers.
UOWIA rewards anticipation, resourcefulness, multi-tasking and sincerity.
Skill Enhancement Activities under MAP
- Risk Capture Analysis
- Scope Planning
- Workshop Facilitation
- Process Structuring
- Template Development
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Fieldwork Logistics
- Interview Conduct and Information Collation
- Data & Information Analysis
- Business Issue & Recommendation Development
- Risk Management Methodology
- Assurance Evaluation Cycle
- Dealing with Multi-level stakeholders
- Reporting Presentation Styles
- Control Actions Monitoring
- Controls Self-Assessments
- Forensic Investigations and Data Mining
- Financial Verification Approaches
- IT Database Development for Monitoring Purposes
- Marketing Strategies and Campaigns
- Cross-Unit Process Assessments
- Tender Invites, Submission Evaluations and Selection
- Project Planning and Reviews
- Career Happening Acceleration Talks (CHATS)
External Providers
Deloitte is the current primary provider engaged by UOWIA for delivery of specific audits and other projects.
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