Gary C. Email and Phone Number
MSc Graduate in Data Analytics; ACCA Qualified.Accomplished Senior Financial Accountant with a strong background in financial reporting (IFRS & US GAAP), technical analysis, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in Financial Reporting & Analysis, Regulatory & Solvency II Reporting, Tax Return preparation, with a proven track record of automating financial processes to enhance efficiency and support strategic decision-making. Experience with python & advanced excel skills.Experienced in the Insurance/ Reinsurance & finance sectors, retail, hospitality, sales, customer service.
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Senior Financial AccountantArch Reinsurance (Europe) Aug 2023 - PresentDublin, County Dublin, Ireland•Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Prepared financial statements, Solvency II reports, Swiss and Irish VAT, and corporate tax returns for ARE; led month-end closings and quarterly financial reporting. This Required knowledge of IFRS, US & Irish GAAP. •Reinsurance Oversight: Reviewed reinsurance accountants’ work for accuracy and compliance, led team calls, and served as the first escalation point for reinsurance accounting and ARE business queries.•Bordereaux & Board Reporting: Collaborated with cross-functional teams on Bordereaux data validation; prepared board packs for executive leadership, highlighting financial trends and insights.•SOX Compliance & Audit: Managed SOX deliverables, ensuring adherence to internal controls; led coordination with external auditors for ARE audits.•Workday Implementation: Supported GL system transition, performing report testing, table mapping, and reconciling financials between systems.•Financial Analysis: Conducted detailed analysis on key metrics, including premium trends, large losses, and receivables. Key Achievements;•Automation & Enhanced Financial Controls: Developed automated spreadsheets and macros to detect payment errors, streamline cash reconciliation, and automate reporting tasks—boosting accuracy and efficiency.•Contractual Adaptation: Translated new Retrocessionaires’ contracts into compliant reporting processes, including profit commission calculations, collateral requirements.•Project Leadership: Coordinated Workday implementation and managed external audit processes. -
Financial AccountantEurop Assistance Apr 2018 - Jul 2023County Dublin, Ireland•UK Branch Establishment: Led finance setup for a new UK branch post-Brexit, collaborating with stakeholders to launch on schedule and implement reporting structures.•Branch Financial Oversight: Managed all reporting and financial functions for the UK branch, including VAT and corporate tax returns, annual financial statements, and Quarterly management accounts.•Group Consolidation & Compliance: Consolidated group accounts in line with IFRS standards, performed financial controlling checks, and ensured compliance across business activities.•Forecasting & Analysis: Developed budgets, forecasts, and performed in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decisions.•Financial Controls & Reconciliations: Conducted balance sheet reconciliations, treasury functions, and back-end financial checks.•Onboarding & Training: Designed and delivered training for new business areas, ensuring seamless integration and consistent financial practices. -
Accounts Payable Officer (Contract)Merivale Aug 2017 - Nov 2017Sydney, Australia• Data Entry including processing large volumes of Invoices on a continuous basis - up to 300 daily.• Responsible for Weekly supplier Pay Run.• Answering all supplier and internal queries in a timely & efficient manner. -
Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)Bgis Feb 2017 - Aug 2017Sydney, AustraliaDuties Included:• Processing large volumes of Invoices on a continuous basis - up to 200 daily.• Given responsibility for a government contract to focus on clearing a backlog of invoices and related problems in a short time frame with a focus on client satisfaction & problem solving. • Involved in a project to streamline the AP process, included weekly meetings reporting to the director of shared services and the AP manager.• The role required a proficiency in excel including Macros.• Working with a large team of up to 15 people in AP alone. -
Assistant AccountantReceivables Management (Nz) Limited Dec 2014 - Dec 2016Christchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandDuties Included:• Accounts Payable full process, entering invoices and coding to the GL, also responsible for weekly/ monthly Pay runs. • Accounts receivable including daily processing of large sums of money, chasing clients for settlement.• Daily Reconciliation of 5 bank accounts & careful monitoring of suspense accounts.• Processing of money transfers domestic and international, intercompany transfers & importing transactions from various platforms.• Preparing Client invoicing and Debtor refund cheques, banking of client & debtor Cheques.• Preparing accounts of small subsidiaries to trial balance stage.• Assisting with month end preparation when required including journal postings, Accruals & Prepayments.• Reporting directly to the CFO and helping with any Ad-hoc tasks that arose, including: Diary management, meeting scheduling, clearing a backlog of reconciliations, investigating and resolving all issues that arose on client/ debtor accounts. -
Valuations & Settlements AdministratorGam Aug 2012 - Oct 2014Dublin, IrelandI was employed as a Valuations & Settlements Administrator in GAM Fund Management.Responsible for the NAV calculation of funds & trade settlement.Duties included cash reconciliation, query resolution, deal placement and understanding & adhering to fund documentation regulations.Requires strong organisational skills, Numerical ability, diligence, ability to prioritise & multi-task, excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines. -
PrBlazing Saddles Bike Rentals And Tours May 2012 - Aug 2012San Francisco Bay AreaDuties included: - Promoting the company and selling tickets in a face to face environment.- Resolving Customer Grievances.- Bicycle maintenance & general shop upkeep. -
Sales RepresentativeLaura Ashley Feb 2012 - May 2012Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland-Reach & exceed sales target.-Develop and maintain an expert knowledge of a wide product range.-Provide customers with expert knowledge.-Assist customers in routine transactions and answer any queries that they have. -
SupervisorSuperquinn Sep 2008 - Jan 2011Sundrive, Dublin 12, IrelandI worked part-time throughout college as a checkout supervisor in Superquinn.My duties included:• Managing a multi-cultural team of 15 people.• Organising rosters with management.• Resolving staff and customer grievances.• Handling cash up to €10,000 per day. -
Warehouse OperativeChampion Sports May 2006 - May 2007Ballymount, Dublin 24, IrelandDuties included:• Stock Maintenance and documentation.• Receiving, processing & sorting stock.
Gary C. Education Details
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Institute Of BankersProfessional Certificate In Complex Financial Instruments In International Financial Services -
Institute Of BankersAccounting And Finance -
Business/Commerce, General -
International Business
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary C.
What company does Gary C. work for?
Gary C. works for Arch Reinsurance (Europe)
What is Gary C.'s role at the current company?
Gary C.'s current role is Senior Financial Accountant at Arch Reinsurance (Europe).
What schools did Gary C. attend?
Gary C. attended Cct College Dublin, Acca, Institute Of Bankers, Institute Of Bankers, Technological University Dublin, Hogeschool Van Arnhem En Nijmegen.
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