Scott Hartley

Title

Director - Audit & Assurance

Experience

Scott has over twelve years audit experience and has held a number of significant positions across several key government departments and is now responsible for the delivery of outsourced internal audit services to a number of key clients.

He has extensive experience in all aspects of public sector financial management and a deep understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements having assisted numerous agencies prepare financial statements, budget projections and develop control frameworks.

Scott has assisted a number of agencies to document policies and procedures including the documentation and testing of controls as part of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Sector experience

• Public Sector
• Healthcare
• Utilities
• Not for Profit

Core expertise

• Internal Audit, risk management and control frameworks expertise encompassing:
• Financial and performance reviews including core financial management reviews, corporate governance and procurement practices.
• Documentation of policies and procedures of key financial processes including reconciliations, accounts payable, cash management and procurement.
• Independent assessment of grantee operations on behalf of funding bodies, including operational and financial performance, governance arrangements and operating policies and procedures.
• Reengineering key financial processes to meet compliance requirements and better practice.
• Process mapping of key business processes, including the identification of risks and controls, and control testing as part of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.

Professional qualifications and memberships

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Member, Institute of Internal Auditors Australia
• Certified Government Audit Professional
• Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia
• Member, Institute of Public Administration Australia

Contact details

T +61 3 8663 6000
E shartley@grantthorntonvic.com.au