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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Audit Methodology Manager at Forvis Mazars

  • Education

    • University of St. Andrews

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Astrophysics 2:1

      Activities and Societies: University Senate, STAR news team, Charities Campaign Studied Astrophysics - dissertation completed on "Dark Matter Annihilation" in May 2012Presented news on STAR - St Andrews Student Radio, producing and editing a weekly news programmeScience and Medicine Senate Representative (2010-11). Represented all Science and Medicine students on the University Council. Assisted in semester reform for the University, as well as highlighting the need for changes in teaching time for certain subjects.Astrosoc President - running the… Show more Studied Astrophysics - dissertation completed on "Dark Matter Annihilation" in May 2012Presented news on STAR - St Andrews Student Radio, producing and editing a weekly news programmeScience and Medicine Senate Representative (2010-11). Represented all Science and Medicine students on the University Council. Assisted in semester reform for the University, as well as highlighting the need for changes in teaching time for certain subjects.Astrosoc President - running the student astronomy society Show less

    • St Margaret's School for Girls, Aberdeen

      1995 - 2008
      High School

      Grades obtained:Advanced Higher (2008): Physics (A), biology (A), maths (B)Higher (2007) : Maths, Physics, Biology, German, Classics, English (all grade A)Intermediate 2 (2006): Physics, Biology (both A)Standard Grade (2006): Maths, English, French, German, History, Chemistry (all grade 1).

    • BPP University

      2022 - 2023
      PGCLT

    • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

      -
      CA

  • Experience

    • SANDEMANs NEW Europe Tours

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
      Tour Guide

      Carried out 3 hour long free walking tours around the city of Edinburgh. Progresses to perform ghost toursI worked freelance giving me responsibility for my own working hours, the contents of my tours and adapting to different situation.

    • PwC

      Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

      Training Contract to become a CA working for Pwc doing government and public sector audit (internal and external). 6 month secondment to the student recruitment team based in the Edinburgh office. Working to recruit into the business via both on campus events and PwC hosted events within the 3 offices in Scotland.

      • Senior Associate

        Sept 2012 - Apr 2016

      • Student Recruitment Secondee

        Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

    • ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs

      Apr 2016 - Oct 2021

      understanding and simplifying the pricing structure of the department, improving processes and increasing my commercial awareness

      • Finance Secondee

        Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

      • Subject Controller/ Lecturer

        May 2019 - Feb 2021

      • Lecturer

        Apr 2016 - May 2019

    • BPP University

      Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

      • Digital Accountant Award Lead

        May 2022 - Jan 2023

      • Data Tutor

        Oct 2021 - May 2022

    • Mazars

      Jan 2023 - Mar 2024
      Global Audit Learning Author

      Writing e-learning and webinar materials issued to Mazars auditors globally to train on the Mazars Audit Manual

    • Forvis Mazars in the UK

      Apr 2024 - now
      Manager

      Working in the Forvis Mazars Global Methodology TeamForvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network established on 1 June 2024 bringing together the previously known Mazars and FORVIS companies.​The network operates as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, specialising in audit, tax and advisory services. We draw on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 40,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,300 professionals, with 170 partners. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Fellow

      ADVANCED HE
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate

      Fortinet
      Apr 2022

    • Fellow

      Advance HE
      Mar 2023

    • Chartered Accountant

      ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs