Richard Mitchell

Senior Audit Partner (retired)

Andalusia, Spain

About

Now fully retired ... and throughly enjoying my time here in the sun - and on the golf courses - here in Spain!

Experience

  • Senior Audit Partner at Retired
    Oct 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

    Now fully retired ... and thoroughly enjoying a stress-free life here in Benahavis, Spain!

  • Ernst & Young - Middle East (24 yrs 1 mo)
    • Partner
      Jul 1998 - Sep 2013 · 15 yrs 3 mos

      Audit and assurance partner with EY for 15 years from 1998 to date, including Abu Dhabi from 1998-2000 and 2004-2013 and Kuwait from 2000 to 2004. Senior partner role on external audits of publicly listed companies, key government entities and other local private businesses in the Gulf. Industry sector knowledge includes extensive experience on external audits and other assurance related engagements in (a) banking and financial services; (b) oil and gas / power and utilities; and (c) real estate and hospitality. Banking and FSI sector - lead engagement partner on audits of Abu Dhabi Investment Council, ADIB, UNB, Emirates Investment Authority and UAE Central Bank. Oil and gas sector - lead engagement partner on audits of TAQA, ADMA-OPCO, GASCO and KPC and independent review partner on IPIC and ADWEA.

    • Manager
      Sep 1989 - Jun 1998 · 8 yrs 10 mos

      Initial contract with Ernst & Young as Senior Accountant and Supervisor in Abu Dhabi from 1989 to 1992. Manager with Ernst & Young in Abu Dhabi from 1992 to 1998 Industry sector knowledge includes extensive experience on external audits and other assurance related engagements in (a) banking and financial services (including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and National Bank of Abu Dhabi); and (b) oil and gas industry (including ADCO and ADMA-OPCO).

  • Trainee at Grant Thornton UK LLP
    Sep 1986 - Aug 1989 · 3 yrs

    Full-time training contract under Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.