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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

County Dublin, Ireland

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Unique opportunity to work alongside senior executives and participate in decision-making at the highest level. Main responsibilities:- Liaise with Managing Directors, Sales Directors and Financial Controllers in all operating units to ensure financial impact of all decisions is properly considered- Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Budget and Quarterly Rolling Forecasts in line with reporting deadlines laid down by Group HQ- Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Strategic Plan- Evaluate and advise on potential investments in new equipment for the operating units- Evaluate and participate in the acquisition and integration of new businesses- Lead cost optimization projects- Prepare and deliver presentations on diverse topics at Regional Executive Committee meetings

Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina

Excellent opportunity to observe and participate in the management of the finance function of a large organization. Main responsibilities:- Liaise and coordinate with direct reports to Finance Director (Plant Financial Controllers, Internal Compliance Manager, Treasury Manager, Credit Controller, Purchasing Manager)- Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Budget and Quarterly Rolling Forecasts in line with reporting deadlines laid down by Group HQ- Coordinate the preparation of the Annual Strategic Plan- Prepare internal management reports on a weekly and monthly basis- Carry out audits across all sites to ensure compliance with Group Financial Controls- Lead financial process optimization projects- Prepare and deliver presentations on diverse topics at monthly management meetings

Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina

Obtained a thorough grounding in the day-to-day financial management of a manufacturing site. Main responsibililties:- Perform the month end closing in line with reporting deadlines laid down by Group HQ- Ensure compliance at a plant level with Group Financial Controls- Manage the invoicing process- Manage the freight process- Prepare daily and monthly reports for the plant management team

Took Spanish language courses in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Volunteered part-time for 2 NGOs: - Fe y Alegría Argentina (Education NGO) - La Obra de San José (Homeless NGO)Travelled subsequently for two months in Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Dublin, Ireland

Audited clients in industries such as energy, pharmaceuticals, food, aircraft leasing, securityand logistics. Client Portfolio included: ESB Group, G4S Group (Ireland), Elan Corporation Plc, Greencore Group Plc and DSV Group (Ireland).Senior In-Charge of the 2012 audit engagement for the ESB Group, one of the largest clients by fees. Led a team of 8 people to complete the engagement on-time, under-budget and to a high standard.Main responsibilities across all engagements:- Communicate effectively with clients on a wide range of issues from disclosure requirements to new accounting legislation. - Coordinate all aspects of financial statement audits from planning to completion.- Supervise and review the work of junior members on engagement teams. - Design audit procedures to address identified risks.- Audit technically complex areas on all engagements. - Liaise with key engagement/client management on issues arising throughout the audit

Coordinated the activities of a team of 9 volunteers in a disadvantaged primary school in Mombasa. Worked closely with the volunteers as well as the school management and teachers to ensure that all stakeholders had a positive experience of the programme throughout its ten week duration. Full responsibility for the health, safety and security of all the volunteers.

Aca Qualification, Accountancy

Bess, Business Studies And Economics

Activities and Societies: Vincent de Paul, Suas Educational Development