Melissa Sergides, Fcca
About Melissa Sergides, Fcca
Melissa Sergides is a Senior Auditor at QBE Insurance in London, United Kingdom, where she has worked since 2012. She holds a BSc (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance from Bradford University and has over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and internal audit within the financial services sector.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Melissa Sergides has served as a Senior Auditor at QBE Insurance Group since 2012, accumulating over 12 years of experience in this role in London, United Kingdom. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Finance Business Partner Analyst at QBE from 2009 to 2012. In her current role, she is responsible for managing commentary on outstanding management action plans for the Audit Committee, demonstrating her leadership in audit processes. She also provides short induction sessions to new team members, facilitating their effective integration into the team.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Sergides holds a BSc (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance from Bradford University School of Management, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She achieved First Class Honours, reflecting a strong academic background. Additionally, she studied at FCCA from 2006 to 2011, focusing on Accounting with an international stream. Since 2014, she has been studying at the Chartered Insurance Institute and has completed the Certificate Level, enhancing her expertise in the insurance sector.
Background
Melissa Sergides began her education at Sacred Heart Of Mary Girls’ School in Upminster, where she completed her A-Levels and GCSEs from 1994 to 2001. She has over 15 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and Internal Audit within the financial services industry. Prior to her tenure at QBE, she worked at Credit Suisse as an Expense Accountant from 2006 to 2009 and completed a university work placement as an Audit Analyst at Bentley Jennison from 2004 to 2005.
Professional Experience
Melissa Sergides has a diverse professional background in the finance and auditing sectors. She worked at Credit Suisse as an Expense Accountant for three years, where she developed her skills in financial management. Her early career included a university work placement at Bentley Jennison as an Audit Analyst, which provided her with foundational experience in auditing. This varied experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of financial services and internal audit processes.