Andrew Hugh, MBA Cia
About Andrew Hugh, MBA Cia
Andrew Hugh, MBA Cia, serves as the Head of Audit Analytics at HSBC in Canada, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in corporate finance and extensive experience in internal audit analytics, he specializes in utilizing machine learning and AI to enhance audit functions.
Work at HSBC
Andrew Hugh has been serving as the Head of Audit Analytics at HSBC since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing internal audit functions through the application of advanced data analytics. He developed a digital transformation plan specifically for internal audit data analytics at HSBC Canada, which aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in audit processes.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit Analytics
Before joining HSBC, Andrew Hugh worked at BDC as the Acting Director of Internal Audit Analytics from 2002 to 2018. During his 16-year tenure, he contributed to the development and implementation of audit analytics strategies. His earlier experience includes a role as Corporate Finance Manager at CERF Incorporated for one year and as a Co-Founder of ICOM Productions for seven years.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Hugh earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Operations Management and Marketing from the University of Calgary, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He later pursued an MBA in New Venture Development at the same institution, completing his studies from 1994 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in audit analytics and corporate finance.
Technical Skills in Audit Analytics
Andrew Hugh utilizes a range of programming skills, including R, Python, SQL, TensorFlow, and VB, to enhance audit analytics. He specializes in employing machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for predictive analytics within the audit process. Additionally, he uses tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, and Qlik for data analysis and visualization in audits.
Background in Finance
Prior to his roles in audit analytics, Andrew Hugh worked as a Financial Analyst at TransCanada Pipelines from 1992 to 1994. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in financial analysis, which he has leveraged throughout his career in various audit and finance-related positions.