BRADFORD W. SMITH
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Deputy City Auditor
City of Norfolk
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised staff investigators for the City’s Fraud Waste and Abuse case management process to ensure all allegations received on the hotline (within the City Auditor’s jurisdiction) are authenticated and/or referred to the appropriate external department
- Performed investigations received from the Fraud Waste and Abuse hotline
- Implemented a new information system infrastructure to track hotline calls received
- Helped to implement a new information systems infrastructure to improve operational efficiency
- Helped to guide, direct, and manage all office activities to ensure operational efficiency, effectiveness, and value-added
- Conducted analysis and special reviews to address City Council or City Management concerns
Deputy City Auditor
City of Norfolk
10.2014 - 07.2022
- Supervised staff auditors by ensuring timeliness to complete assigned tasks such as fraud investigations, audit readiness, audit planning, and execution per the standards, regulations, and federal, state, and local government city codes and regulations
- Supervised staff investigators for the City’s Fraud Waste and Abuse case management process to ensure all allegations received on the hotline (within the City Auditor’s jurisdiction) are authenticated and/or referred to the appropriate external department
- Performed investigations received from the Fraud Waste and Abuse hotline
- Implemented a new information system infrastructure to track hotline calls received
- Reviewed and evaluated audit staff work performance to ensure they were performed following the Government Auditing Standards
- Performed walk-thru of processes to evaluate internal controls and identify control weaknesses
- Tested the management of the internal control implemented to ensure they are functioning as intended
- Reviewed the staff’s audit approach and processes to ensure the scope and objectives were adequately addressed
- Developed process flows using Visio to identify potential risk areas and/or control deficiencies during the planning phase of the audit
- Evaluated general and application controls information systems to ensure adequate security and internal control measures
- Developed audit planning risk assessment to identify detailed testing steps for the fieldwork phase of the audit
- Developed and reviewed audit staff draft reports to ensure it is adequately supported by the work papers before submission to the City Auditor
- Developed audit reports to communicate results to management and City Administration
- Performed administrative duties as assigned by the City Auditor
- Participated in City Manager’s Strategic Workforce Analysis Team to assist in process improvement
- Performed audits using the Government Auditing Standards
- Conducted financial analysis to compare budget to actuals, identify trends, and analyze variances for audit purposes
Assistant City Auditor II
City of Norfolk
10.1999 - 07.2014
- Leads a team in routine, moderate, complex financial, operational and compliance audits and special projects involving City departments, agencies, and programs
- Participated in planning, execution and reporting of audit reviews and special projects
- Evaluated and document operating procedures, fraud exposure and the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value added recommendations to improve the overall control environment
- Conducted audits and reviews in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Auditing Standards to provide assurances regarding the functioning of financial and operational areas
- Determined the scope, objectives and procedures and clearly document information to support findings and conclusions
- Identified and communicate business process inefficiencies or operational issues observed while performing audits and recommend corrective action
- Served as an audit liaison with various city departments and agencies
- Performed other audit/analysis activities including moderate to complex analytical and advanced computer assistance techniques
- Prepared and maintain records and correspondence to document and communicate audit findings
- Prepared and communicate audit reports to City management, officials, etc
- On findings and recommendations
- Analyzed and examine data to determine whether processes and funds are handled properly, and the city is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations to correct deficiencies
Senior Internal Auditor
Norfolk State University
08.1989 - 10.1999
- Trained and supervised other auditors in various audits and reviewed their findings
- Monitored and provided feedback on individual performances and met regularly with management to implement any concerns or changes within the department
- Prepared internal control questionnaires, audit programs, and audit reports, analyze data and evaluate compliance with authorized policies
- Obtained and analyzed data from department personnel and reviewed functions and activities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations
- Audits performed includes payroll, general accounting, accounts payable and state fraud hotline cases
- Developed internal control questionnaires and audit programs for Fixed Assets, Grants, Contracts and Reconciliation’s
Education
BS - Accounting
Virginia Union University
05.1989
Skills
- MS Office
- Electronic work papers
- Leadership Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building-Interpersonal Skills
- Internal Controls
- Fraud, Waste, & Abuse -Investigative procedures
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Government Auditing Standards (GAO)
- Government Auditing Standards Board (GASB)
- Financial Reporting Standards Board (FASB)
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE
- Certified Internal Control Specialist, CICS
Timeline
Chief Deputy City Auditor
City of Norfolk
08.2022 - Current
Deputy City Auditor
City of Norfolk
10.2014 - 07.2022
Assistant City Auditor II
City of Norfolk
10.1999 - 07.2014
Senior Internal Auditor
Norfolk State University
08.1989 - 10.1999
- Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE
- Certified Internal Control Specialist, CICS
BS - Accounting
Virginia Union University
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