Ayvens

	Management reporting, statutory reporting, tax compliance and liaising with auditors and banks
	Analysing financial data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management for decision-making
	Monitoring and reporting on key financial metrics, variances, and trends to ensure alignment with business objectives
	Leading the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
	Monitoring internal and external audit processes and ensure timely resolution of any audit findings
	Managing the group's cash flow and working capital requirements to ensure efficient utilization of resources
	Monitoring liquidity, recommend strategies for optimizing cash reserves, and oversee treasury functions
	Built and maintained strong relationships with the key commercial teams within the business providing relevant, accurate and timely reports and advice around key areas
	Collaborated with executive leadership to contribute to the development and execution of the group's financial strategies and long-term business plans
	Responsible for the continuous focus on finance process improvements, ERP, IT system updates/roll outs
	Managing and mentoring a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth

Financial Controller

Transdev Ireland

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Heavily Involved in the Budgeting, Forecasting and Long-Term Plan Preparation process in tandem with the CFO
	Responsible for all aspects of Management and Financial Reporting – All processes streamlined and Month End Close process reduced by 2 days
	Monitoring Spend with Heads of Departments to ensure actual spend is in line with Budget
	Internal Control’s Strengthened and Developed to meet Group Standards
	Responsible for Statutory and Regulatory Compliance
	Cashflow Forecasting, Consolidations, Working Capital, Net Financial Debt Preparation and CAPEX, OPEX & COGS Preparation 
	Working closely with the CFO on Restructuring Aspects of the Business Operations and Finance Department
	Strategic Business Partnering with Operational Managers to ensure Commercial and Non-Financial Information reported in a timely manner. Good relationship developed and maintained
	Key contact for all Taxation and Audit related queries
	Member of Steering Committee, Change Advisory Board, Country Co-Ordinator Committee & Senior Management Meetings
	 IT Proficiencies - Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&O, PowerBI, MS Teams, Microsoft Office

Achievements:
	Promoted to Controllership Role
	Developed and Strengthened Financial Processes and Procedures and Risk Management Policies

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Leading Month – End Reporting Processes from A to Z
	Assisting the FC with Budgeting & Forecasting
	Business/Commercial Partnering with Senior Stakeholders in the company, so as to discuss and ensure that monthly spend is in line with budgeted figures
	Profit and Loss Account Analysis, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Intercompany Reconciliations and Consolidations 
	Preparing and Reviewing of Trial Balance and Variance Analysis with FC
	Supervising Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and Payroll Department
PAYE, VAT and CSO Submissions
	Liaising with Group Auditor for Group and Internal Audit
	Hiring/Managing and Training/Developing Direct Reports
	Successfully implemented ERP System (MS Dynamics) which became Group Standard. Key User and Business Process Owner
	Business Process Officer - Managed the installation of System upgrades in tandem with Group
Finance. Planned and executed testing so as to ensure upgrade was installed before tight deadline

Achievements:
	Successful implementation of New ERP System – MS Dynamics F&O

Senior Financial Accountant /Team Leader > Financial Controller 

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Analysing and Clearing reconciliation breaks on a daily basis – Large volumes of transactions were allocated to specific codes. Large value transactions were prioritised, and aged breaks followed up on in a timely manner
	Managed a number of Global entities reconciliations and reconciled Multi – Currency transactions
	Ran multiple reports on a daily basis and used the appropriate tools to interpret the data
	Evaluated potential risks and exposure to the business and reported such matters to senior management
	Effectively managed numerous client queries and ensured these were closed out in a timely and effective manner
	Participated in internal re-engineering projects, proactively looked at ways to implement new workflows and processes. Processes were streamlined so as to improve the overall efficiency of the operation
	Evaluated and ensured that overall business procedures were aligned and performed with company policy and procedures. Developed, improved and maintained procedures on a daily basis
	Ensured compliance with target controls standards were adhered to
	Root cause analysis so as to identify and improve technical issues and resolution of these were reported to management
	Working as part of a team which includes cross-training, meeting weekly and monthly targets and controlling gaps identified and closed out

Achievements:
	Effective Management and Analysis of Multiple Global Entities Reconciliations

Analyst

Zurich Insurance plc

Duties and Responsibilities: 
	ZIP HO and ZIC IE Bank Account management
	Cashflow Management - Ensuring SLAs / MOUs governing cash flows are up to date
	Monthly and Quarterly Planning, Invoicing and Accruing for Shared service expenses
	Management Reporting - Reporting Actuals, Forecast and Plan on the group reporting system
	Daily journal creation and entry onto SAP General Ledger system
	Intercompany – Tracked and Accounted for receipts and payments
	Account Receivable - Collecting and minimising outstanding balances
	Accounts Payable - Raised payment requisitions so as to settle any outstanding payments to various entities
	Accounts Payable - Paying 3rd party invoices and arranging purchase orders
	Accounts Payable - Issuing invoices to other Zurich reporting units for IT and Investment services
	Involved in the AUP process which required daily interaction with Auditors so as to assist in the completion of the audit
	Liaised with the Taxation department with regards to the completion of Investment and Management MOU's
	Updating and maintaining the expense allocation models for Investment and Management dealings
	Ensured strong financial control environment exists at all times
	Reviewed existing processes and procedures and introduced improvements where appropriate
	Ensured that various ad hoc queries received from the branch entities were resolved within the specified timeframe
	IT Proficiencies - SAP, Lotus Notes

Finance Operations Associate / Financial Accountant 

State Street

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Responsible for preparing Consolidated Accounts and Investor Activity Reporting Packs for Senior Management (SVP, VP and AVP) on an Annual, Quarterly and Monthly basis
	Prepared periodic cash and other bank reconciliations for all fund entities
	Accounts payable, distribution and investment funding processing including preparation of checks and wire transfers and seeking appropriate approval
	Monitored USD and non-USD cash movement to ensure proper and timely settlement
	Reconciliation and preparation of Capital Call and Management Fee calculations 
	Preparation and processing of General Journal entries into the General Ledger
	Maintenance of General Ledger, including preparation and update of system generated reports and the Financial Statements
	Supported the Year End Audit including Audit confirmations and Investor requests
	Responsible for Compliance and Tax Related Matters
	Participation in special client and internal projects as required 
	Provided assistance and guidance on accounting standards and best practices
	Maintaining electronic and hard copy client files on a daily basis and archiving as necessary
	Assisted in training Fund Administrator, Associate Level 1
	IT Proficiencies - GRS, J Cash, Citrix, InvestAI, Investran, Rightfax, SSGA, MYSS, Cash Sweep, Cash Manager, TLM/PLM, 

Achievements:
	Successfully Managed and provided Accounting and Administration for a Prestigious PE Fund – Franklin Templeton
	Achieved spot award in State Street for productivity, nominated by Vice President of Alternative Investment Solutions (Private Equity)

Private Equity Fund Accountant/Financial Accountant

Ardagh Horan

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Preparing and finishing accounts for review by partners. 
	Completing working schedules such as Debtors, Stock, Creditors, Bank, Fixed Assets,VAT and Tax Computations
	Bookkeeping and Invoice Processing
	Completing Audit and Audit Exempt programmes
	Editing Financial statements and Abridged Accounts
	Preparing and Submitting B1s to the CRO
	Completing Form 11’s and Corporations Tax returns
	Involved in the audit of certain companies
	Have used ROS extensively
	Completed payroll for clients. Software package used: Theasurus Payroll
	IT Proficiencies: Sage Accounts Production 6.8, SharePoint, Access, Drive, Relate

Achievements:
	Completed Client Accounts in a timely manner and discussed Tax Returns and Audit related matters in fact to face meetings

Part Qualified Accountant/Auditor

Baxter Healthcare

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Logging of inter-company vouchers into the Payables Ledger
	Matching of goods received notes to invoices and review exceptions of the AVMP program
	Review ageing of logged vouchers, goods received notes and resolving issues relating to these
	Daily running of interface from source system to JDE One World and follow up on exceptions with Local Country Finance and/or Technical support
	Weekly review of various reports and analyzing exceptions
	Involvement in ICO month-end process
	Ensuring deadlines and timetables are met
	Support business partners as per SLAs
	Filing of Intercompany Vouchers
	IT Proficiencies - JD Edwards Enterprise One, Oracle

Junior Intercompany Analyst

LM Carey & Co FCCA

Duties and Responsibilities: 
	Performing bank reconciliations
	Preparing client working papers for sole trader and company accounts which included debtors, creditors, stock, fixed asset, VAT, PAYE/PRSI and bank schedules
	Involved in preparing tax computations, uploading form 11’s on ROS, and preparing and completing VAT returns 
	Have met with clients and have been involved in audit fieldwork as a junior on the audit of a regulated body
	Preparation of weekly / monthly payroll. Preparation and submission of P30s, P45s and annual P35. Collsoft payroll software package used
	Experience working with Excel and Sage accounts production software package
	IT Proficiencies - Sage Accounts Production, Sage Line 50, Collsoft, Thesaurus, Taxpack, Compad, Microsoft Office

Trainee Accountant/Auditor

Halfords

	Customer service, operating EPOS tills, stock control, merchandising
	Repairing and assembling bicycles, meeting sales targets and deadlines

Sales Advisor

Munster Technological University

	Provided additional tuition to College students with learning disabilities
	Required planning study material, setting goals and organising classes on a weekly basis
	Weekly reviews held to ensure progress was being made

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Energetic and Passionate Financial Controller with 15+ years Professional Financial and Accounting Management Experience in Group Financial Reporting, IFRS, Audit, Taxation, Management Accounting, Project Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, Digital Transformation and Consolidations. I have developed strong Technological and ERP skills, both Implementation and Key User driven, with vast experience across a number of bespoke software systems Including Microsoft Dynamics (D365 F&O), SAP & Oracle.

Industries and Sector's that I have built experience over the past number of years on a permanent and contract basis include Practice Accounting, Pharmaceutical, Transportation, Private Equity Fund Accounting, Insurance and Banking.  

Having a broad Experience base to draw upon, I have developed into an organised, detail and goal orientated, dependable professional who has the ability and experience to apply Financial and Accounting knowledge to a diverse range of financial issues. I am strong Team player with a positive and determined attitude geared towards achieving organisation goals and I employ a strong emphasis on continuous professional development.

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