Vivianna Check
Edmonton,AB
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President and Chief Audit Executive
Alberta Blue Cross
08.2022 - 09.2026
- Led strategic initiatives across internal audit, enterprise risk management, business continuity, and claims compliance/investigation.
- Provided expert guidance on risks, controls, and enterprise risks.
- Presented audit findings, risk insights, and recommendations to the executive and audit committee.
- Managed AI/machine learning health claims model, improving audit efficiency and accuracy.
- Directed organizational response as incident commander during major incidents.
- Led, coached, and mentored audit, risk, and investigation professionals.
- Represented the organization at the national level in the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA).
Chief Internal Auditor
Athabasca University
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed strategic audit plan aligned with organizational risks.
- Performed operational audits to assess effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identified operational improvement opportunities and recommended corrective actions to enhance compliance and effectiveness.
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and actionable recommendations for executive and audit committee review.
- Coached and mentored audit staff, fostering professional development and strengthening team capabilities.
Chief Internal Auditor / Audit Director
Edmonton Police Commission /Edmonton Police Service
09.2009 - 05.2019
- Developed audit plans that addressed Commission oversight priorities and identified key risks.
- Assessed risk and control and governance processes across police service functions to enhance compliance.
- Conducted annual exhibit counts (Drugs, Cash, Firearms, Property).
- Presented audit findings & recommendations to the Chief's committee and the Police Commission, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Utilized Audit Command Language (ACL) for review of large data sets
- Engaged in a special project for Street Check Review to enhance operational practices and inform policy.
Audit Manager
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2005 - 09.2009
- Led internal audits for Alberta Health Services corporate operations
- Analyzed financial, operational, and program records to identify control gaps and recommended improvements.
- Conducted investigations, prepared reports
- Utilized audit command language (ACL) for review of large sets of data
Senior Staff Accountant
Deloitte
Edmonton, AB
09.2003 - 03.2005
- Analyzed financial data using analytics software (ACL)
- Conducted investigations to gather relevant information and evidence, to support case resolution.
- Supported Anton Pillar Order
Manager Advisor (Auditor III)
Government of Alberta
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Provided accounting and advisory services for the student loan liability
- Provided and interpreted management information and reports working within the Financial Administration Act, The Student Loan Act, and other policies
- Utilized Audit Command Language (ACL) to conduct transaction analysis
Branch Manager (Previous Roles, Customer Service)
Avco Financial Services
04.1995 - 08.2001
- Directed branch operations for consumer lending
- Reviewed credit applications and guided loan decisions using company lending guidelines
- Supervised branch staff and coached customer service and collection procedures
- Built client relationships and resolved loan account questions with professionalism
- Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, local marketing activities.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM) -
Athabasca University
10-2021
CPP (Certified Protection Professional) -
ASIS International
06-2021
CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
09-2016
CCM (Certified Continuity Manager) -
Institute of Business Continuity
02-2016
CGAP (Certified Government Audit Professional) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
08-2010
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
07-2006
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
01-2005
(CPA.CMA) Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA Alberta
06-2003
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Fraud Prevention
- Internal Auditing
- Fraud Investigations
- Crisis Response
- Business Continuity
- Data Analytics and AI
- Internal Controls
Timeline
Vice President and Chief Audit Executive
Alberta Blue Cross
08.2022 - 09.2026
Chief Internal Auditor
Athabasca University
02.2020 - 07.2022
Chief Internal Auditor / Audit Director
Edmonton Police Commission /Edmonton Police Service
09.2009 - 05.2019
Audit Manager
Alberta Health Services
07.2005 - 09.2009
Senior Staff Accountant
Deloitte
09.2003 - 03.2005
Manager Advisor (Auditor III)
Government of Alberta
09.2001 - 09.2003
Branch Manager (Previous Roles, Customer Service)
Avco Financial Services
04.1995 - 08.2001
Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM) -
Athabasca University
CPP (Certified Protection Professional) -
ASIS International
CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
CCM (Certified Continuity Manager) -
Institute of Business Continuity
CGAP (Certified Government Audit Professional) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) -
Institute of Internal Auditors
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) -
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
(CPA.CMA) Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA Alberta