Jack Hare

Jack coordinated the project management efforts in implementing a data automation tool across the entire UK firm, ensuring seamless integration for over 2000 audit engagements. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a comprehensive project plan, project playbook, and standard operating procedures for the PMO and Digital Audit team.
• Leveraging Azure DevOps and Alteryx to efficiently monitor, manage, and report on hundreds of onboarding processes simultaneously.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders within engagement and client teams to maintain clarity throughout the process.
• Employing agile project management capabilities to enhance control and administration of deliverables and available resources.
• Enhancing team performance of onboarding specialists through effective communication management and quality monitoring.

Jack has been responsible for the project management mobilisation and coordination of several external audits across multiple business sectors such as Insurance, Defence, Banking and Health. In his most recent role in this field, Jack worked as the project controller for a group audit of FTSE 100 company in the Defence sector with various component teams across Europe and North America. Responsibilities in these roles include:

• Producing a project plan for the audit cycle.
• Budget tracking.
• Deliverables tracking.
• Secretariat functions.
• Acted as a key contact between these teams across various countries and the group.

Supported on the project management aspects of long term risk engagement relating to a large scale construction project in the Middle East. Responsibilities for this included:

• Budget tracking and billing actions to ensure financial aspects of the project plan were adhered to - this included the added context of foreign exchange and tax rates to incorporate.
• Liaised with external parties overseas to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintained all key project documentation, guaranteeing accuracy and accessibility.

• Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
• Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries and managing correspondence.
• Initiated purchase orders for office supplies ensuring cost-effective procurement.