Experience

Brown Thomas Arnotts

• Ireland
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  • Supporting the delivery of the overall Group strategy and goals through the delivery of timely and accurate financial and management information.• Assist on all internal/external reporting requirements including the preparation of the monthly management accounts• Balance Sheet reconciliation with responsibility for allocated balance sheet accounts.• Assist in the production of the annual Statutory Financial Statements for all companies within the group and assist in managing the year end consolidation process.• Helping manage year end processes including preparation for Audit and acting as a key contact for the External Audit team.• Working with the business for re-forecasts and annual budgeting cycles, producing detailed, accurate plans for expense lines as required.• Collate monthly reporting packs including the local management accounts, the Group accounts as well as preparation of the Business Review Pack which is presented to the CEO of Selfridges Group.• Collaboration with FP&A on the creation of reports directly for the FD and MD of Brown Thomas Arnotts.• Proficient in Infor Cloudsuite Financials, the finance system for Brown Thomas Arnotts. • Assist on the management of the Brexit Implementation plan for Brown Thomas Arnotts.



CrossCountry Consulting

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  Senior Consultant on a number of US GAAP SEC listed and registered audit engagements.CrossCountry Consulting is a business advisory firm throughout the United States. I was contracted to work for EY in San Francisco as an audit consultant in the biotechnology industry. My responsibilities were similar to those noted below during my employment with KPMG Dublin, in addition to gaining experience in a new sector, developing my knowledge on US GAAP, and exposure to SOX testing.Data analytics were a major part of the audit testing, allowing huge amounts of input data from the client be analysed and the results be interpreted and documented to ensure all entries are consistent with expectations and any outliers are investigated. Roles and Responsibilities:• Documentation and testing of key controls under SOX• Documentation and review of process walkthrough• Development and audit approach for audit of a large multinational company• Project management of audit engagement• Review, supervision and coaching of junior staff• Completion of substantive audit procedures:- Responsible for the testing of Stock-Based Compensation, Stockholders’ Equity and Employee Benefit Plan- Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable from Collaboration and Operating Leases under ASC 842- Responsible for the testing Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset (IPR&D acquired in a business combination that are used in research and development activities)- Responsible for reviewing the testing of Cash and cash equivalents, Investments in Marketable Securities, Property and Equipment and Research and Development Expense and Accruals- Responsible for reviewing and finalising the financial statements and preparation of all deliverablesClients:• SEC Registered Bioscience Company • SEC Registered Biotechnology Company



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Senior - Financial Services Audit

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2019

  My role as an auditor in the financial services industry exposed me to a range of clients including funds, Investment Management companies, EU Public Interest Entities, Special Purpose Vehicles, regulatory appointed asset reviews, treasury clients and Unit Trusts, completing financial statement reviews under IFRS, Irish GAAP, US GAAP. Overview of Responsibilities:• Reviewed regulation and legislation to give clients assurance that they can meet the requirements of any new legislation, government regulation or guidance• Panned, managed and executed the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit strategy and standards, risk assessment and technical accounting. • Co-ordinated on-site field work and performed walkthroughs and controls testing which included analysing key controls and processes. • Acted as a key contact for clients throughout the audit process involving detailed discussions surrounding key accountancy and audit issues in addition to maintaining and developing client relationships. • Prepared board level presentations, reporting documentation detailing all issues found including control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies, and appropriate corrective measurements and recommendations. • Prepared and monitored budgets and budgeted hours while managing and mentoring junior staff members both onshore and offshore. • Led audit file reviews with all levels of management and participated in wide range of client AGMs.



Brown Thomas

• Ireland
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • 2013 - 2015

  The Brown Thomas Group is part of a global retail family that attracts the very best in luxury brands.My responsibilities:• High level of interaction with customers ensuring they were provided with a 7-star service;• Advising and guiding customers on suitable styles;• Keeping up-to-date with current fashion trends; and• Review all products in store to ensure an appropriate knowledge of the materials and care advice in order to discuss products in detail with the customers.



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  My responsibilities included filing and general administrative duties such as: • Assisting in the preparation of end of year financial statements for clients;• Typing correspondence and prioritising client queries; • Scheduling appointments and arranging meetings; • Maintaining schedules and calendars; and• Preparing briefs. My responsibilities included filing and general administrative duties such as: • Assisting in the preparation of end of year financial statements for clients;• Typing correspondence and prioritising client queries; • Scheduling appointments and arranging meetings; • Maintaining schedules and calendars; and• Preparing briefs.