Sophie Medwell
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Experience
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UNLIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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SSC Group Finance Manager
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Apr 2023 - Present
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Office of the Auditor General of B.C.
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2023
• Manager on the BC Hydro and Natural Resource Ministry audits • Assist in the development of the audit strategy based by identifying risk areas and developing appropriate testing responses • Prepare and review position papers on complex accounting issues • Supervise and review the work of team members, directly supervise a team of three • Project manage to ensure audits are delivered within required timelines and budgets
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Auditor
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
• Performed audit work for complex balances on a range of financial statements including Universities and Ministries • Assisted in the development of the audit strategy based by identifying risk areas and developing appropriate testing responses • Delivered high quality working papers, highlighting any problem areas identified and proposing solutions • Supervised and reviewed the work of more junior team members • Demonstrated understanding of using Computer Assisted Audit… Show more • Performed audit work for complex balances on a range of financial statements including Universities and Ministries • Assisted in the development of the audit strategy based by identifying risk areas and developing appropriate testing responses • Delivered high quality working papers, highlighting any problem areas identified and proposing solutions • Supervised and reviewed the work of more junior team members • Demonstrated understanding of using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques and the IDEA software
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Grant Thornton LLP (Canada)
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2020
Vancouver, Canada Area • In-charge auditor, specializing in NPO, public sector and pension fund audits. I worked with my clients to ensure accurate reporting and identify areas for efficiencies and control improvements. • Delivered training on audit methodology and best practice • Chair of the Communities Committee, a key role in delivering the company's community initiatives.
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Grant Thornton UK LLP
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
Bristol, United Kingdom • In-charge auditor role performed on a range of health and government audits. The role involved laeding small teams, reviewing work, drafting reports, and presenting to Audit Committees. • People manager for a team of five junior accountants • Developed strong understanding of IFRS, excel and audit reporting
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Associate
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Aug 2014 - Sep 2017
- Performed audit work on public sector and commercial entities - Reviewed both financial and literary information in order to gain an understanding of the client's business, the market they work within and any risks. - Tested system controls through walkthroughs - working with client staff and collecting evidence to support identified controls through observation or inquiry. - Worked as part of both large and small audit teams, as well as independently in order to complete the… Show more - Performed audit work on public sector and commercial entities - Reviewed both financial and literary information in order to gain an understanding of the client's business, the market they work within and any risks. - Tested system controls through walkthroughs - working with client staff and collecting evidence to support identified controls through observation or inquiry. - Worked as part of both large and small audit teams, as well as independently in order to complete the assigned work programme effectively.
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Education
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CIPFA
Chartered Accountant -
The University of Birmingham
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law -
Marlwood School