Crowe Connections: Alumni network

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So why join our Alumni community?

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Stay in touch with former colleagues and friends. You can gain access to our latest insights and reports, with the opportunity to join topical seminars and webinars.

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Take advantage of the opportunities to strengthen your network, exchange ideas and collaborate by keeping in touch with fellow alumni at our dedicated events.

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Our doors are always open for former colleagues, if you are thinking of joining us again. We have many career opportunities available at Crowe, learn more about our open roles.

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When did you join us and what were the reasons you chose Crowe?

I joined Crowe in 2016 after completing my Mathematics degree at Lancaster University. With the help of a career advisor, I looked at a range of different audit and accountancy firms to understand the differences in types of firms, and I found that going to a firm outside the Big 4 could offer me greater exposure to a wider array of companies and industries, rather than being focussed on one company for a prolonged period of time. I then joined Crowe in the Cheltenham office.

What do you remember most about your time at Crowe? Is there anything you miss?

I would say that the people made my time at Crowe. I remember the social events, such as meeting at the pub on Fridays and in particular dressing up as Elvis for the Las Vegas themed Christmas party!

I really enjoyed the opportunity to take a secondment overseas at Crowe’s New York office, and as a whole having the opportunity to work at a range of different clients both locally and further afield. I’m currently going through our company’s statutory audit here in Hong Kong – it’s fun to be on the other side and feeling like I’ve answered the same question three times!

Tell us about your career journey since you left Crowe and what you are doing at the moment/what your focus is at the moment?

Since leaving Crowe, I have been in my current role as Finance Director for a small recruitment agency. I lead the financial management and operational administration of the company, while supporting the strategic vision alongside the Managing Director. This includes overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support day to day and long-term strategic decision-making. I have also been involved in the rebranding and redesign of the website. While working with my company, I have also engaged with events hosted by the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, thanks to my affiliation with the ICAEW. This involvement has allowed me to broaden my network and gain valuable insights from industry leaders. As a result, I was invited to participate in a "UK Business Dialogue with Shenzhen Municipal Government" at the end of August through the China-Britain Business Council. This opportunity involved visiting Shenzhen to discuss policies and developments related to trade and the economy in the region.

How have you stayed connected with Crowe?

I’ve been in touch with a few people from Crowe since being in Hong Kong, but I need to be in touch more. This year has been a huge transition for me and lot to take in, but I’m definitely looking forward to coming back and catching up with the old Crowe contingent when I do make a return visit.

What would you say are the benefits of keeping the connection with Crowe?

Staying in touch with good people and catching up socially over a pint. Also, having the option to tap into the expertise of other professionals in assisting any queries I may have, especially in the role I am in, is a huge positive.

What does the future hold for you?

I see myself staying in Hong Kong for the foreseeable future. My overarching aim is to help grow this business into a successful and profitable recruitment firm, providing the financial foundation and forecasting to help meet the short-term working capital requirements of today while also seeking to achieve longer term strategic goals.

In the not-too-distant future, I’ll be heading out to Munich again for a business trip to meet our German clients at Oktoberfest, a great opportunity to meet our clients face to face and in a fantastic environment.

At the same time of working on the business, I’ve also taken part in the ICAEW Future Leaders event, which was conducted as four one-hour interactive virtual sessions and recently become a member of the ICAEW Hong Kong Leaders Under 40 committee. I’m looking forward to working on my company and representing the ICAEW across Hong Kong and APAC region through various platforms.