Experience

Slaney Farms Produce Ltd

• Ireland
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Sep 2018 - Present



Stafford Irish Spirits Co ®

• Ireland
• Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Sep 2018 - Present



Kilmore Seafood Limited

• Financial Controller

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2018



Donohoe Motor Salvage Ltd.

• Financial Controller

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2017

   Developing, implementing and reviewing accounts/administrative procedures and day-to-day controls. Drafting policies and procedures for all business operations including Staff Handbooks. Preparing full management accounts including P&L Account, Balance Sheets and Cash flow statement. Preparing and filing VAT and PAYE/PRSI returns with Revenue. Processing weekly payroll and dealing with employee queries. Reviewing accounts receivable/payable functions to ensure effective credit control and reconciliation. Preparing end of year accounts files and collating all supporting documentation. Negotiating service contracts with key clients, mainly large insurance companies. Reporting directly to the Managing Director on all financial issues and business operations. Managing four accounts and administrative staff and delegating their daily duties and responsibilities. Liaising with company departments to ensure full understanding of all company policies and procedures. Agreeing terms and conditions and ongoing financial issues with sub-contractors and suppliers. Maintaining a comprehensive fixed asset register and dealing with all property purchases and sales. Lead a feasibility study and discussions with possible suppliers re. new IT & Stock Management system.  Attending key meetings with banks, clients, suppliers and company solicitors as required.



Asple & Co.

• Audit Junior

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2011

   Completed bank reconciliations, VAT returns and debtor/creditor reconciliations. Prepared and completed Income and Corporation Tax returns for clients. Completed weekly payroll including PAYE/PRSI returns for clients in a timely, accurate manner. Visited clients to complete a range of audit tests from fixed asset reconciliations to stock controls. Prepared audit files for review by Practise Partners and Senior Management. Involved in preparing monthly management accounts mainly for hotel clients. Attended monthly stocktakes for a number of clients. Prepared non-audit account files for farming and sole trader business clients. Prepared budget and cash flow forecasts.



Donohoe Motor Salvage Ltd.

• Administrator/Logistics Assistant

  • 2005 - 2008

   Initially recruited in a part-time capacity and subsequently offered a full-time role. Arranged nationwide vehicle collections on instruction from insurance companies. Organised drivers schedules to ensure efficient collection of vehicles from required locations. Liaised with holding garages to arrange vehicle release and payment of associated fees. Responsible for dealing with customer enquiries via telephone and visitors to the business. Reviewed and agreed vehicles salvaged and associated payments with insurance companies. Responsible for the completion of change of ownership documentation on vehicles sold.  Completed a full range of administrative duties as required by the Manging Director.