Anna Simpson Email & Phone Number

London, London, Gb

London, London, Gb

London, London, Gb

London, Gb

Key achievements:– AIM listed Construction Company: Completed independent work on short term cash flow review. Created a dashboard for reporting to the board and the bank. Produced a report on the current cash flow forecasting process, identifying areas for improvement.– UK Windows and Doors Manufacturer: Part of the Independent Business Review team, contributed significantly to the underlying analysis of the balance sheet (historic performance and forecasts). Drafted sections of the report and worked to very tight deadlines– Responsible for organising internal and external training sessions

London, Gb

I have experience in UK GAAP, IFRS, SOX and PRA regulatory returns for insurance companies.I attended a number of internal insurance sector specific training programmes and has gained good knowledge on PRA returns as well as non life and life insurers processes and accounting principles.I have external audit experience on FTSE and other smaller financial services clients encompassing the following work:- Statutory Accounting reporting- SOX controls testing- Part VII Transfers and Half Year reviewsMy key areas of responsibility on these engagements include:-Performing substantive audit procedures on a number of accounts including cash, payables, receivables and equity, as well as work on intercompany balances. I have performed detailed work on technical accounts including provisions, reserves and reinsurers’ share of reserves. I have also reviewed a substantial amount of juniors’ work on my main audit during the 2013 year end.- Reviewing and corroborating notes to sets of financial statements for a number of entitiesPerforming work on the audit of PRA returns, including the substantiation of adjustments made by management from the financial statements to the final PRA returns. The PLL PRA return is the largest in the UK.- I have been lead Executive on one of the large silos within my main audit, managing and coaching a team of 3 juniors and being a key contact for client staff.I am fully versed in performing detailed analytical reviews of Income Statement accounts for a number of funds within an entity, including premiums, claims, admin expenses and finance costs.I have built a wide network of clients. I often interacted in face to face meetings and regular contact with the client on a daily basis

London, Gb

Key achievements:– Selected from numerous UK applicants to partake in the scheme– Ran the audit of the state of Victoria’s central financing authority – Built excellent relationships with client staff members who had previously been regarded as challenging– Provided high quality coaching to the junior staff members, which resulted in them feeling empowered and enthusiastic about their work– Completed all the audit process of two small funds, liaising with the client where necessary– During my 3 months spent working in Melbourne, I integrated with all levels of staff in the department and received an offer of a permanent transfer by the People Partner

London, Gb

– Spent 4 months working as a case assessor on an advisory led project reviewing a large bank’s sales process regarding various interest rate hedging products

Chartered Accountancy, Accountancy

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Mathematics And Economics