Leighton Wilson (Ca,Cisa)
About Leighton Wilson (Ca,Cisa)
Leighton Wilson is an Audit Manager at PRA Group, where he leads the European Corporate Audit Services function. He has a background in risk advisory and financial audit, with previous experience at Deloitte New Zealand and a strong educational foundation in accounting and taxation.
Work at PRA Group
Leighton Wilson has been with PRA Group since 2017, initially serving as a Senior Auditor for two years in London, United Kingdom. He then transitioned to the role of Audit Supervisor for seven months in 2019. Currently, he holds the position of Audit Manager, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he leads the European Corporate Audit Services function, overseeing audit operations across nine European countries. He is responsible for training and managing the European audit team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in audit practices.
Previous Experience at Deloitte New Zealand
Leighton Wilson worked at Deloitte New Zealand from 2014 to 2017. He began as a Risk Advisory and Financial Audit Analyst for two years in Christchurch, New Zealand, before advancing to the position of Risk Advisory and Financial Audit Senior for 11 months. His experience at Deloitte provided him with a solid foundation in risk management and financial auditing, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Leighton Wilson studied at the University of Canterbury, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Taxation from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand between 2014 and 2016. His academic background supports his professional qualifications, including the Senior Managers & Certification Regime SMF5 designation as Head of Internal Audit.
Early Career and Initial Roles
Before his tenure at Deloitte, Leighton Wilson worked as a Website Tester at Canstaff for two months in 2013 in Christchurch, New Zealand. His early career experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in auditing and risk advisory, allowing him to develop a diverse skill set that he has applied throughout his professional journey.
High School Education
Leighton Wilson completed his secondary education at Cashmere High School, achieving NCEA Level 3 from 2005 to 2009. This foundational education set the stage for his further studies in commerce and accounting.