Leona Bell, Acca
About Leona Bell, Acca
Leona Bell is an Audit Senior with extensive experience in finance and accounting, currently working in Swindon, England. She has a strong background in audit management, climate risk, and sustainability, alongside a solid educational foundation in Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Leona Bell currently serves as an Audit Senior at Nationwide Building Society in Swindon, England. She has held this position since 2020, accumulating four years of experience in the role. Her responsibilities include managing audits across various sectors, including Finance, Treasury, and climate risk. Prior to this role, she worked in several accounting and financial positions, including a Senior Assistant Accountant and a Financial Analyst.
Education and Expertise
Leona Bell studied at ACCA from 2014 to 2021, completing a seven-year program that provided her with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices. She also attended the University of Bristol from 2008 to 2011, where she studied Cellular and Molecular Medicine with a focus on Cancer Biology. Her educational background supports her expertise in cost management, project forecasting, and audit management.
Background
Leona Bell has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in accounting and finance. She began her career as a Trainee Accountant from 2014 to 2016, followed by positions as an Assistant Accountant and a Senior Assistant Accountant. She has also worked as a Financial Analyst and a Guest Auditor during her career. Her experience includes line management, staff training, and performance reviews.
Achievements
Leona Bell has 18 months of experience managing audits, particularly in Finance, Treasury, and climate risk areas. She has been involved with Internal Audit ESG and climate risk working groups, demonstrating her commitment to sustainability. Additionally, she has participated in automation projects and report building, contributing to efficiency improvements within her teams.
Interests in Climate Risk and Sustainability
Leona Bell has a particular interest in climate risk and sustainability. She aims to focus on these areas in her future roles, reflecting her commitment to integrating environmental considerations into financial practices. Her involvement in relevant working groups indicates her proactive approach to addressing these critical issues within the audit and finance sectors.