Brian Smith Email & Phone Number

Cavan

Cavan

Ballymount, Dublin 24

Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24

TV3 Television Network Ltd is the only independent, commercially funded, TV broadcaster in the Rep of Ireland. • Preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring a timely and accurate month end close.• Monthly revenue reconciliation and ensuring adherence to revenue recognition policies/GAAP.• Preparing monthly board pack including detailed KPI reporting focusing on the core drivers of the P&L performance • Posting and review of monthly costs and preparation of monthly variance analysis.• Assisting non-financial Departmental Heads in the preparation and finalisation of annual budgets.• Updating 3 year forecast model for actuals, budgets and forecast assumptions• Regular review of debtors ledger and provide overall supervision for accounts receivable function.• Working closely with financial controller to manage and forecast cashflow and to achieve strategic objectives• Act as liason between commercial and finance department.• Preparation of statutory accounts including consolidated group accounts.• Act as main point of contact for external auditors.• Other ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by CFO and commercial department.Accounting systems: Agresso Direct Reports: 2 direct reportsAchievements: (i) I joined the commercial team on a temporary 6 month role and successfully implemented controls over contracting and revenue recognition. I also worked with the Head of Trading to develop a unique trading KPI report, used to assess trading, focusing on volume and price analysis which required good commercial understanding, a thorough knowledge of systems, excellent data analysis and reporting writing skills.(ii) Nominated by my peers to participate in the company’s training programme to develop talent at early-mid career stage - "Acclerated Development" in 2013/14. This involves a a year-long coaching programme, interspersed with psychometric analysis, training in presentation skills, business ethics and performance management.

Airton Road Tallaght, Dubli 24

Paddy Power, a leading business in the betting and gaming sector, is a global Plc headquartered in Ireland, with over 3000 employees and 300 + shops worldwide. It is one of the fastest growing, innovative businesses in the betting and gaming sector. Paddypower.com is the biggest online betting brand in Ireland and the fastest-growing in the UK across Online and Mobile betting.• Preparation of monthly management reporting packs for non retail business managers • Preparation of profit and loss account– accruals, prepayments, trending & variance analysis• Preparation of balance sheet – reconciliations, variance analysis• Liaising with online suppliers and managing the invoicing process• Maintaining & supporting development of non retail revenue management information system• Assisting with roll-out of new Oracle general ledger system •Reporting directly to Financial Controller (Non Retail)CODA,Oracle Achievements: Gained great exposure to online betting and gaming industry

Ballymount, Dublin 24

One of Ireland's leading builder’s merchants and retail DIY groups, with 8 stores trading nationwide with turnover of €40m+ including a franchise operation with Travis Perkins Plc to roll out Wickes DIY stores nationwide in the future. • Responsible for keeping proper books of accounts for builder’s providers and trade DIY stores in the Moritz group, including sole responsibility for all aspects of daily book-keeping for new franchise venture (Wickes Ireland), including daily banking, invoice matching, approval and posting, supplier reconciliations and payments, payroll, month end journals, PAYE & VAT returns.• Prepare monthly management information pack for senior management, including detailed variance analysis and commentary, across 5 retail outlets.• Prepare budgets, cash-flow forecasts and other ad-hoc reporting.• Design & implement controls within the store, around cash, inventory and debtors.• Prepare audit files for the year-end audit, liaising with auditors to complete audit in a timely manner across various companies within the group.• Reporting directly to Financial Controller and Managing Director, managing a team of 3 people.Accounting systems: K8 (ERP), Sage Line 50, Integrity Direct Reports: 3 direct reports.Achievements: Working closely with MD and FC in a tough and challenging trading environment, I helped the company across various cost cutting plans and cash management strategies that enabled the company to continue trading, undertaking greater responsibilities and work load as the company downsized and adapted. Most notably, I lead cost cutting plans with the franchise partner, Travis Perkins Plc, from royalties and other franchise fees, to distribution and storage costs and also agreed a payment plan to facilitate trading requirements and the continuation of the franchise agreement. I gained excellent retail experience from close involvement with the management of Moritz Trading Ltd and interaction with Travis Perkins Plc.

Spencer Dock, Dublin 1

World's second-largest professional services corporation, one of the 'Big Four' accountancy firms• Provide high-level specialised assistance to Manager of Investment Management Audit Department• Lead, co-ordinate, plan and budget audit teams of up to 4 people• Instruct, supervise, train and motivate junior members of staff in all aspects of audit completion• Meet stringent reporting and completion deadlines• Liaise with clients on a regular basis leading to successful working relationships in order to identify potential issues and co-operation in finding solutions• Prepare audit findings, recommendations and system control weaknesses to client management• Reporting to Audit Manager/PartnerAudit Client Profile:Large number of investment funds, (administered by PFPC, Northern Trust) and Independent Newspapers Group, including Irish Independent, Sunday World and various regional papers Accounting / auditing systems: Lotus notes, exposure to various client systems.Direct Reports: Managed teams of up to 4 people . Achievements: Achieved highest ‘Grade’ performance appraisal in my final year as an Assistant Manager.

1.1 Degree, Commerce

Leaving Certificate