Carole Dobson
About Carole Dobson
Carole Dobson serves as the Statutory Reporting Europe and LATAM Lead at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong background in auditing and financial reporting, with experience across various sectors and a solid educational foundation in Classics from the University of Cambridge.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Carole Dobson currently serves as the Statutory Reporting Europe and LATAM Lead at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees statutory reporting processes for Europe and Latin America. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, as well as managing reporting timelines. She is based in Exmouth and has accumulated five years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Carole Dobson has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters. She worked as a Team Lead in Content Development for Accounts Production from 2014 to 2017, where she managed a team responsible for creating content for software. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Accounts Support Specialist for one year in 2010. Additionally, she worked as a Content Writer/Specialist from 2011 to 2014, contributing to content development in Exmouth.
Professional Background in Auditing
Carole Dobson has a substantial background in auditing, having worked at Ernst & Young from 2003 to 2009. She held various positions, including Audit Senior, Audit Assistant Manager, and Audit Manager. Her experience includes auditing diverse sectors such as biotech companies, investment trusts, and breweries. She has developed expertise in accounts preparation under both UK GAAP and IFRS.
Education and Specialization
Carole Dobson studied at the University of Cambridge from 1994 to 1997, where she focused on Latin and Ancient Greek, achieving a degree in Classics. This educational background has contributed to her analytical skills and attention to detail, which are essential in her current and previous roles in financial reporting and auditing.
Coaching and Client Liaison Skills
Carole Dobson possesses a strong background in coaching and client liaison within the financial reporting and audit sectors. Her experience includes training team members and liaising with clients to ensure that their needs are met effectively. This skill set enhances her ability to manage teams and deliver quality reporting services.