ASHLEY LIU
Department of National Defence – Royal Military College (RMC)
4
years of professional experience
Strategic financial management professional with extensive experience in leading financial and administrative operations within the Department of National Defence. Expertise in budget planning, financial forecasting, and compliance oversight. Focused on advising leadership on financial risks and funding priorities while driving process improvements and stakeholder engagement.
Work History
Budget and Business Officer (AS-04, Acting)
4 Years 3 Months- Manage the College’s in-year budget, monitoring expenditures, commitments, forecasts, and funding pressures to ensure effective stewardship of public funds
- Manage the College’s in-year budget, monitoring expenditures, commitments, forecasts, and funding pressures to ensure stewardship of public funds
- Coordinate and consolidate quarterly financial returns, forecasts, and budget submissions for higher headquarters, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Analyze financial performance, expenditure trends, forecasts, and variances, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies
- Advise senior leadership on resource allocation, funding priorities, and financial risks to support operational and strategic objectives
- Assess funding requests and project proposals, recommending allocation and reallocation of resources based on organizational priorities and available funding
- Develop budget forecasts and financial plans to optimize management of multi-million-dollar operating budgets and resource allocations
- Prepare financial briefings, reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses, providing actionable recommendations for senior management
- Lead and manage the Management Services Section of 12 civilian and military personnel responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Salary Forecasting, Delegation of Authorities Administration, Financial Policy and Compliance, and Vendor Review functions
- Liaise with managers, senior leadership, Higher Headquarters, and stakeholders across the College and DND to coordinate budget planning, validate funding requirements, resolve financial issues, and support informed resource allocation decisions
Policy Compliance Officer (AS-02, Substantive)
2 Years 7 Months- Monitor compliance trends, policy issues, and operational risks, providing analysis and recommendations to management
- Interpret financial legislation, policies, and directives, developing College Standing Orders and Standard Operating Procedures to strengthen governance and consistency
- Lead quarterly travel claims reviews and implement corrective measures to improve compliance and financial controls
- Coordinate Post-Payment Verification (PPV) activities, analyze findings, and prepare briefing notes and recommendations for senior management
- Lead quarterly travel claims reviews, implementing corrective measures to enhance compliance and strengthen financial controls
- Coordinate Post-Payment Verification (PPV) activities, analyzing findings and preparing briefing notes and actionable recommendations for senior management
- Develop and deliver financial management training and guidance, empowering stakeholders to improve policy compliance
- Supervise a mixed civilian and military team delivering accounts payable and vendor creation functions
Financial Support Worker (CR-04, Indeterminate)
10 Months- Processed and verified financial transactions in DRMIS, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures to maintain accuracy
- Reviewed financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance while exercising delegated authority to uphold financial integrity
- Reconciled commitments, expenditures, and adjustments to support accurate financial reporting
- Investigated and resolved financial discrepancies, leading to process improvements and enhanced service delivery
Administrative Officer (AS-01, Term)
10 Months- Managed budgets, commitments, expenditures, and reconciliations to ensure effective organizational operations
- Initiated and approved financial transactions with delegated authority under the Financial Administration Act
- Supported procurement and contracting activities, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and enhancing operational integrity
- Prepared briefing notes, correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports for senior management
- Coordinated projects, meetings, committees, and administrative activities to align with and advance college priorities
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Sociology
Skills
Financial analysis
Budget forecasting
Variance analysis
Financial reporting
Compliance monitoring and reviews
Risk management
Policy analysis
Strategic advising
Financial training
Team leadership
DRMIS FI and MDG
ClaimsX
and Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Policy Compliance Officer (AS-02, Substantive)
Department of National Defence – Royal Military College (RMC)
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Financial Support Worker (CR-04, Indeterminate)
Department of National Defence – Royal Military College (RMC)
03.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Budget and Business Officer (AS-04, Acting)
Department of National Defence – Royal Military College (RMC)
05.2022 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Officer (AS-01, Term)
Department of National Defence – Royal Military College (RMC)
05.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Sociology
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