Hugh Williams
About Hugh Williams
Hugh Williams is an Audit Manager with over a decade of experience in financial services, currently working at Nationwide Building Society. He has a background in accounting and audit, having held various positions at organizations such as KPMG and PKF, and has contributed to the implementation of agile audit techniques and strategic reporting in technical accounting.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Hugh Williams currently holds the position of Audit Manager at Nationwide Building Society, a role he has occupied since 2016. In this capacity, he has over eight years of experience in auditing within the organization. Prior to becoming Audit Manager, he worked as a Senior Accountant focusing on IFRS 9 for 11 months and served in the Internal Audit department for two years. During his tenure, he led the implementation of agile audit techniques and introduced new strategic reporting in technical accounting.
Education and Expertise
Hugh Williams has a solid educational background in economics and statistics, having earned a BA (Hons) from the University of Exeter between 2001 and 2004. He also studied at Queen Elizabeth's Hospital in Bristol from 1994 to 2001. Additionally, he pursued professional qualifications at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland from 2005 to 2009. His educational foundation supports his expertise in financial services, particularly in auditing.
Background
Hugh Williams began his career as a Trainee Business Advisor at PKF (UK) LLP, where he worked from 2005 to 2009. He then progressed to a managerial role at KPMG Channel Islands from 2009 to 2013. His experience spans over a decade in the financial services sector, with a focus on both external and internal audit engagements. He transitioned to Nationwide Building Society in 2013, where he has continued to build his career.
Achievements
During his time at Nationwide Building Society, Hugh Williams has made significant contributions to the auditing process. He led the implementation of agile audit techniques, which enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audit engagements. Additionally, he has played a key role in implementing new strategic reporting in technical accounting, demonstrating his commitment to improving financial practices within the organization.