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Shannon, County Clare, Ireland

Shannon, Munster, Ireland

 Preparation of annual Statutory financial statements, dealing with statutory audit and interaction with both Irish and International auditors Preparation of annual budget / updated reforecasts and monitoring of actual performance against budget/reforecast.  Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly cash reports, quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements  Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with the relevant accepted… Show more  Preparation of annual Statutory financial statements, dealing with statutory audit and interaction with both Irish and International auditors Preparation of annual budget / updated reforecasts and monitoring of actual performance against budget/reforecast.  Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly cash reports, quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements  Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with the relevant accepted policies and procedures Ensure all financial and cash reporting deadlines are met Coordinate and liaise with auditors, professional advisors and other service providers Manage Co-Sec requirements and filings Hold board meetings and prepare minutes Show less

Shannon, Munster, Ireland

 Preparation of annual Statutory financial statements, dealing with statutory audit and interaction with both Irish and International auditors Preparation of annual budget / updated reforecasts and monitoring of actual performance against budget/reforecast.  Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly cash reports, quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements  Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with the relevant accepted… Show more  Preparation of annual Statutory financial statements, dealing with statutory audit and interaction with both Irish and International auditors Preparation of annual budget / updated reforecasts and monitoring of actual performance against budget/reforecast.  Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly cash reports, quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements  Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with the relevant accepted policies and procedures Ensure all financial and cash reporting deadlines are met Coordinate and liaise with auditors, professional advisors and other service providers Co-ordination of tax filings with the tax department Special projects as required Show less

County Limerick, Ireland

Working as an Exam Qualified Senior Auditor, auditing entities with different corporate structures and strategies. From Multinational clients to indigenous clients. Working under pressure and managing audit teams. Monitoring the audit progress and meeting tight deadlines. Interacting with both internal personnel and clients in a professional manner. All the time understanding the need for confidentiality with regards to the information we obtain.I've been engaging with EY on different… Show more Working as an Exam Qualified Senior Auditor, auditing entities with different corporate structures and strategies. From Multinational clients to indigenous clients. Working under pressure and managing audit teams. Monitoring the audit progress and meeting tight deadlines. Interacting with both internal personnel and clients in a professional manner. All the time understanding the need for confidentiality with regards to the information we obtain.I've been engaging with EY on different audits for numerous companies. These entities range from MNC's to Small/Medium sized companies. Manufacturing companies to software and Pharma companies. On a daily basis I would interact with Financial Controller/Financial Director or other finance team members and gain an understanding of their business, particularly in a financial sense. I would maintain a timely and relevant communication process with the client in order to achieve audit efficiency and effectiveness. I communicate with EY teams in other locations if there are numerous entities to be audited to ensure the work is done in a timely manner.I have used SAP on a number of occasions and have a basic working knowledge. I have experience with managing a team when on site, ensuing the junior members of the team have a sufficient understanding of the work they are doing while at all times keeping the manager on the engagement informed of our status and issues that may have arisen. Show less

County Limerick, Ireland

County Limerick, Ireland

• Successfully completed CAP2 exams at the first attempt and I have just under taken the FAE exams and am awaiting my results• Travelling around the country carrying out financial audits for a range of multinational clients including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial services and software. • Reviewing and testing statutory and consolidated accounts to ensure they fully meet company law and financial reporting requirements.• Aiding the resolution of accounting and technical… Show more • Successfully completed CAP2 exams at the first attempt and I have just under taken the FAE exams and am awaiting my results• Travelling around the country carrying out financial audits for a range of multinational clients including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial services and software. • Reviewing and testing statutory and consolidated accounts to ensure they fully meet company law and financial reporting requirements.• Aiding the resolution of accounting and technical issues raised by clients.• Involvement in Sarbanes Oxley audits for US SEC clients.• Maintaining client relationships at the appropriate level and present a favourable impression of the firm.• Exposure through client audits to SAP, Oracle and other systems.• Daily usage of Microsoft Excel.• Experienced with SharePoint, creating users, Canvas pages for audits and various other tasks.• Assigning tasks to junior team members and reviewing their work.• Work to tight reporting deadlines all the time keeping managers informed of the progress of the Audit. Show less

Shannon Ireland

I was a co-op student with SES for 8 months. I worked in both the Finance and Risk DepartmentDuring my time with SES I was responsible for • Entering AP (Account Payable) invoices for Approval.• Compiling Bank Reconciliation Statements.• Preforming KYC Checks on clients.• Conversion of Financial Statements to US$ and extracting the required information for SES.• Running a weekly report.• Designing and amending Crystal Reports and Excel Models.

Richmond, B.C. Canada

Multinational Accounting Software Company Inbound Sales Sep 2009 - Feb 2010My responsibilities included taking incoming calls from customers interested in Sage software and services and advising them of the best fit for their businessMy goal was also to create maximum value on each call by fulfilling all the client's needs, ensuring they had the correct level of software and ensuring they are happy with Sage software and servicesAlso the goal on each call was to upsell… Show more Multinational Accounting Software Company Inbound Sales Sep 2009 - Feb 2010My responsibilities included taking incoming calls from customers interested in Sage software and services and advising them of the best fit for their businessMy goal was also to create maximum value on each call by fulfilling all the client's needs, ensuring they had the correct level of software and ensuring they are happy with Sage software and servicesAlso the goal on each call was to upsell to a higher product line as long as it also benefited the customerAs part of the inbound role I also dealt with irate customers and my goal in these situations was to calmly evaluate the issue and present a solution to help the customer as well as trying to generate a sale Winback Sales June 2009 - Sep 2009My responsibilities included calling customers whose services have lapsed and attempting to evaluate why they have let the services lapse and how we can help them to return to using Sage services by evaluating and attempting to solve their issues and also by utilizing strategic pricing.. Show less

Shannon, Co. Clare

Built a relationship with auto dealers leading to an increase on their volume year to year Achieved a monthly sales target of on average €120,000 through keeping in constant contact with my dealers ensuring that they were happy with the service we providedSupported 2 field sales representatives • Liaised with payout associates and payment officers to ensure prompt payment on deals

Achieved a monthly sales target of €750,000Supported six account managersDealt with any queries customers of the account manager may have had

Family run manufacturing company, which manufactured electrical boxesSales and Production ManagerDeveloped and implemented a sales and marketing strategy which led to a turnover of €350,000 within 3 years of company start upDealt will all queries from our customers as to the benefits of our product over our competitors productsSuccessfully managed three employee'sNegotiated with suppliers re discounts and credit facilities leading to discounts on large volume orders and… Show more Family run manufacturing company, which manufactured electrical boxesSales and Production ManagerDeveloped and implemented a sales and marketing strategy which led to a turnover of €350,000 within 3 years of company start upDealt will all queries from our customers as to the benefits of our product over our competitors productsSuccessfully managed three employee'sNegotiated with suppliers re discounts and credit facilities leading to discounts on large volume orders and extensions of credit periods from 30 to 60 days Show less

Supported three account managers helping them achieve a combined yearly target of €15 millionCovered for the account manager during holiday or sick periods dealing with their customers and suppliersDealt with any queries customers of the account manager may have hadLiaised with payout associates and payment officers to ensure prompt payment of dealsKept account managers up to date with new finance applications and the status of the proposals Payment Officer (Promoted)… Show more Supported three account managers helping them achieve a combined yearly target of €15 millionCovered for the account manager during holiday or sick periods dealing with their customers and suppliersDealt with any queries customers of the account manager may have hadLiaised with payout associates and payment officers to ensure prompt payment of dealsKept account managers up to date with new finance applications and the status of the proposals Payment Officer (Promoted) January 2003Ensured all agreements were input on the system correctlyAuthorized all payments to dealers and customersManaged monthly commission payments to dealersPayout Associate January 2002Processed documents and input them on the AS400 system ready for payoutAchieved a daily target of the number of deals to be processed GE Capital June 2000Received applications for instore credit cards via phone from major stores in the UK Show less

Multinational finance company dealing in auto and commercial finance

Charetered Accountant, Accounting, Qualified Chartered Accountant

Activities and Societies: Passed all exams at the first attempt.

Bachelor Of Business Studies, Accounting And Finance

Received a First Class Honours Degree from the university of Limerick, where I studied for a Bachelor of Business Studies Degree majoring.

Certificate, Business Studies

Leaving Certificate