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Oscar Dodd

West Cheshunt,Hertfordshire

Summary

A dedicated professional with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance and financial reporting, demonstrating exceptional numerical aptitude and ethical compliance. Proven ability to coordinate audits and ensure quality assurance, while maintaining empathy towards clients. Skilled in financial planning, with a commitment to advancing career goals in the field of finance and compliance.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1986
1986
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Self employed accountant

OD Accountancy Services
West Cheshunt, Herts
04.2022 - Current

Maintained acting services for select clients, preparing annual accounts, preparing corporate and personal tax returns, and conducting independent examinations on charities.

Trustee

NK Ballet Foundation
London
09.2019 - Current

Manage all financial matters for small charity in trustee role.

Partner

Simmons Gainsford LLP
London
02.1991 - 03.2022
  • Joined as audit manager and advanced to partner in 1994.
  • Led team and administered diverse client portfolio encompassing start-ups and large private companies.
  • Launched East European desk, expanding firm's market reach
  • Maintained adherence to all ethical, regulatory, and technical standards as compliance partner.
    Managed anti-money laundering initiatives to prevent fraud and illegal activities.
    Oversaw GDPR data administration, ensuring protection of client data rights.
  • Served as staff partner for ten years, overseeing all staff matters, including recruitment, training, and disciplinary issues.

Audit manager

BDO Binder Hamlyn
London/St Albans
09.1985 - 01.1991

Led audit engagements across diverse sectors, encompassing small firms and publicly listed companies.
Completed government audits with detailed reporting to National Audit Office.

Trainee

Fraser Keen
London
09.1982 - 09.1985

Completed three-year training contract, qualifying as a chartered accountant.

Education

GCSEs -

Stowe School
Buckingham
09.1974 - 07.1977

Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy Studies

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield
09/1979 - 07.1982

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Financial reporting expertise
  • Exceptional numerical aptitude
  • Ethical compliance
  • Audit coordination
  • Empathy towards clients
  • Quality Assurance
  • Financial planning

Timeline

Self employed accountant

OD Accountancy Services
04.2022 - Current

Trustee

NK Ballet Foundation
09.2019 - Current

Partner

Simmons Gainsford LLP
02.1991 - 03.2022

Audit manager

BDO Binder Hamlyn
09.1985 - 01.1991

Trainee

Fraser Keen
09.1982 - 09.1985

GCSEs -

Stowe School
09.1974 - 07.1977

Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy Studies

University of Huddersfield
09/1979 - 07.1982
Oscar Dodd