Experience

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  Virgin Red

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Finance Consultant

    • Jan 2019 - Nov 2020
    • London, England, United Kingdom

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  WorldRemit

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Consultant

    • Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
    • London, United Kingdom

    Màire was engaged by the Group Financial Controller to support with streamlining month-end processes.

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  Spring Studios

  • London

  • Group Accounting Manager

    • Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
    • London

    • Restructured and managed the London finance team (7) and oversaw New York operations (6), including AP, Billings, Credit Control, GL • Implemented best practice and ongoing management of all activities in the Group Finance function including month end reporting, AR, AP, treasury etc. • Managed annual budget and monthly forecast process• Managed year-end statutory audit• Ensured all tax deadlines were adhered to, including Income and VAT• Managed external stakeholders including Bank, Auditors, and Tax Key Accomplishments:• Successfully restructured the London finance team• Reduced month end submission from 25 WD to 10 WD within 3 months• Reduced annual audit from 9 months to 3 months within 1st year• Obtained factoring facility increase by 0.5m to assist with Group cash flow• Reduction of 90+ debtor days from 14% down to 5%

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  Lebara Mobile

  • Financial Controller UK

    • Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

    • Managed the UK finance team (5)• Controlled the day to day financial operations of the UK entity including management accounts, billing, accounts payable, cash flow, tax compliance and internal controls• Calculation of complex monthly revenue• Finance point person for the launch of any new Digital offering in the UK• Liaised with both internal and external auditors for ongoing process/controls environment and year-end audit completion• Preparation of statutory IFRS financial statements for UK legal entityKey Accomplishments:• Restructured UK Finance team from shared service model to UK focussed structure• Launched ‘Lebara PLAY’ a migrant content streaming service in the UK via set top box, multiple device apps & online• Nominated for the ‘Lebara Talent Program’ a program with the aim of supporting & developing a small group of employees the company considered “high potential”

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  Lebara Mobile

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Management Accountant

    • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014
    • London, United Kingdom

    • Preparation of monthly management reports for UK Mobile, including analysis of actual vs. budget variances • Prepared financial management reports for key stakeholders, identifying areas to be addressed• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations• Maintenance of fixed & intangible assets register & reporting processKey Accomplishments:• Implemented accounting mechanisms for the new payment service provider across all 7 operating countries• Restructured fixed asset documentation & reporting for the Shared Service centre including closing 2012 audit queries• Promoted to UK Management Accountant following close of 2012 audit

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  Novetec Building Products Pty Ltd

  • Management Accountant

    • Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

    Novetec is one of Australia's leading manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and designers of quality kitchen, bathroom and laundry ware. As Management Accountant for the company Maire's responsibilities included the following:​• Management of Accounts Payable department• Management of entire Month End process• Supervision of three staff members• Management of the company's general ledgers • Analysis of the company's financial performance and preparation of long term forecasts • Preparation of consolidated monthly management reports, including commentary and recommendations to the Board• Provision of monthly analysis of actual vs. budget variances & report on findings• Provision of financial management reports to key stakeholders, identifying key areas to be addressed • Preparation of annual operating and capital budgets• Preparation of annual statutory financial reports• Management of year end audit • Compilation of information for income tax returns for all entities• Preparation of FBT schedules• Preparation of monthly BAS • Daily cash flow maintenance• Maintenance of fixed & intangible assets• Ensure company compliance with financial government requirements• Management of the company’s insurance program • Management of the company’s property and vehicle leases

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Oct 2007 - Sep 2009

    In her role as Assistant Accountant Maire was responsible for the following:• General HR & Payroll duties• Bank reconciliations• GL cash payments/receipts• EOM journals• Maintenance of Schedules – hire purchase, prepayments, accruals, insurance, rates & taxes• Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts• Reconciliation of inter company transactions; sales & purchases, debtors & creditors, and loans• Maintenance of fixed asset register• Preparation of FBT schedules• Compilation of information for income tax returns for all entities

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  Judge Constable Chartered Accountants

  • Undergraduate Accountant

    • 2005 - 2007

    Judge Constable is an independent Accounting firm that offers clients a quality accounting and business consulting service.As an Undergraduate Accountant in the firm Maire's responsibilities included the following:• Preparation of Individual tax returns• Preparation of Trust and Partnership accounts• Preparation and audit of Superannuation accounts• Preparation and lodgement of company forms with ASIC• Bookkeeping• Monthly & quarterly BAS• Monthly IAS• Maintenance of client ledger• Client liaison• Management of interstate client’s banking affairs• Update of share portfolios• Accounts receivable• Month end reconciliation and roll-over• Management of Trust Account