Kate Hindle
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
An ambitious and forward-thinking Audit Partner with extensive experience. Thrives in challenging situations, both leading and being part of a team. A confident Partner in client communications at Executive and Audit Committee level. Enjoys collaborating with colleagues to develop individuals and working across functions to deliver high quality audits.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Audit Partner
Ernst & Young LLP
Manchester
2023.08 - Current
The lead audit partner responsible for the signed audit opinions on a range of clients and industries. This includes working on global groups with subsidiaries in the USA
- Built strong relationships and led teams, locally, nationally and internationally to deliver high quality audits.
- Worked with individuals in appraisal process providing support, direction and achieving promotions.
Audit Director
KPMG LLP
Manchester
2021.10 - 2023.06
- Led US and UK listed and regulated audits in the listed, across a wide range of industries including retail, manufacturing, chemicals and cyber security.
- Managed teams, working alongside senior partners to deliver some of the region's largest FTSE listed audits, with turnover ranging from £250m - £6bn.
- Managed first year US SOX implementations, IPO transactions and US SPAC listings.
- Led the North West quality agenda including training for up to 250 people, being an expert in key technical and industry specialised areas.
Audit Senior Manager
KPMG LLP
Manchester
2018.10 - 2021.09
Manager
KPMG LLP
2016.10 - 2018.09
Audit Assistant Manager
KPMG LLP
2014.10 - 2016.09
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
2011.10 - 2014.09
Education
ICAEW
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Birmingham
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Skills
- Proven track record of high audit quality results
- Role model and supportive leader
- Committed individual and driven to achieve success
- Strong communication with external stakeholders and management
Custom
National accredited athletics coach having also competed at international level.
Selected as part of the national 'On Camp with Kelly' national mentoring scheme.
Enjoys languages including some conversational and written skills in French and German.
Personal Information
Timeline
Audit Partner
Ernst & Young LLP
2023.08 - Current
Audit Director
KPMG LLP
2021.10 - 2023.06
Audit Senior Manager
KPMG LLP
2018.10 - 2021.09
Manager
KPMG LLP
2016.10 - 2018.09
Audit Assistant Manager
KPMG LLP
2014.10 - 2016.09
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
2011.10 - 2014.09
ICAEW
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Birmingham
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School