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Rory Hogan

Summary

I am a qualified auditor with experience in financial management and a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact. Currently on sabbatical to pursue personal goals and realign my career, I am eager to apply my skills and passion for international development in the humanitarian sector.

In my previous role as an Audit Assistant Manager, I was recognised for my reliability, quick learning ability, and effective team leadership. I consistently approached team development with a focus on continuous improvement, striving to enhance operational efficiency and support the growth of my colleagues.

My interest in international development has been a driving force throughout my career. With a background in Economics and a dissertation focused on Microfinance, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the developing world. Travelling to remote regions has further solidified my commitment to addressing these issues. I am now eager to leverage my financial expertise to contribute to the vital work of Doctors Without Borders.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Career Break

Personal goals
11.2024 - Current
  • Fulfilling personal goals and ambitions. Including Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, volunteering, overland travelling from Arusha to Cape town, attending a Muay Thai camp.

Accounting Intern

Praxis Accounting Solutions
Arusha, Tanzania
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • To gain experience of accounting in a developing country, I interned at Praxis Accounting Solutions.
  • Given my skills in auditing, a key role I was tasked with was to review the accounts of clients; including NGOs. I reviewed accounts using Quickbooks and proposed adjustments to bring the accounts in line with IFRS / IPSAS.
  • Gained experience in management accounting, reconciling bank accounts and posting journals to bring accounts in line with the paperwork provided by clients.
  • Attended meeting with clients where financials were discussed and advice given.

Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Senior

Grant Thornton UK LLP
Manchester
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Promoted to Audit Assistant Manager upon ACA qualification.
  • Managed up to four audit engagements simultaneously, for clients with annual turnover ranging from £10 million to £120 million. As a result, achieved 'exceeding expectations' in the firm's performance review.
  • Co-incharged one of the regions largest listed clients with revenue of £600m. The subsidiaries I was responsible for being the first to pass through partner approval.
  • Led audit teams of up to five auditors, delegated tasks to ensure high quality work, whilst meeting all deadlines and addressed all issues within the desired time frame.
  • Produced audit plans and audit findings report with minimal improvements required.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by providing clear and timely communication regarding audit findings, recommendation and guidance on financial reporting issues. As a result, received positive feedback at audit clearance meetings from clients.
  • Sought out an international portfolio; including working on a economy critical company for the Island of St Helena; as well as travelling to the USA to audit a large international subsidiary of a UK household name.
  • Joined the 'Inflo' (the firm's data sharing platform) champion team; supporting other engagements teams with their use of the relevant tools, including revenue audit data analytics and targetted journals testing.


Audit associate

Grant Thornton UK LLP
Manchester
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Performed tests of details and substantive analytical procedures and gained experience across all areas of audit testing.
  • Supervised and guided more junior audit team members, as a result, learnt to communicate knowledge, which in turn, improved people management skills.
  • Reviewed clients' control environment by walking through business processes and identified deficiencies fo communication in the audit findings report.

Healthcare Assistant

John Munroe Group Mental Health Hospital
Horton, Staffordshire
10.2017 - 01.2021
  • Developed a high level of adaptability, changing approach depending on the changing needs of patients. Analysing and assessing risk, to determine if and how to proceed.
  • Leading and participating in teams to engage verbally and physically with patients with the aim of de-escalating situations which have already arisen and preventing others from arising.
  • Auditing patients accounts with the aim of ensuring there was no financial abuse thereby protecting the rights of patients.

Education

ICAEW
09.2021 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

University of Durham
10.2018 - 07.2021

Christ's Hosptial
Horsham
09.2010 - 07.2017

Skills

  • IFRS
  • UK GAAP
  • External (Statutory) Auditing
  • Financial Statements
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Confidentiality
  • Aplomb
  • Time Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & Powerpoint

Affiliations

  • I took up cycling as a means to end, working as a Deliveroo rider through the various lockdowns. Surprised by the enjoyment it brought, I recruited two friends and cycled from Sussex to the southern edge of Sardinia, a distance of 1,800km bringing us closer to Tunisia than anywhere in mainland Europe, and in doing so raising £1,462 for Phyliss Tuckwell Hospice.
  • I am an avid traveller, having spent lengthy periods of time in South America, Asia, and Southern/Eastern Africa. Key to the cultivation of communication skills using both verbal and non-verbal communication to overcome language barriers.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Career Break

Personal goals
11.2024 - Current

Accounting Intern

Praxis Accounting Solutions
11.2024 - 12.2024

Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Senior

Grant Thornton UK LLP
10.2023 - 11.2024

Audit associate

Grant Thornton UK LLP
09.2021 - 09.2023

ICAEW
09.2021 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

University of Durham
10.2018 - 07.2021

Healthcare Assistant

John Munroe Group Mental Health Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2021

Christ's Hosptial
09.2010 - 07.2017
Rory Hogan