JOANNE MEHTA
Donacarney, Mornington,Co. Meath
Summary
Experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in financial accounting, audit, and management reporting. Proven ability to manage full finance functions, meet strict deadlines, and improve financial processes. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and advanced proficiency in accounting systems including Sage and payroll software
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial Controller
Eco Hygiene Ltd
Dublin
04.2018 - 04.2026
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Manage full accounts payable and receivable functions
- Oversee all company payments and banking activities
- Perform reconciliations (bank, VAT, PAYE/PRSI, creditors, accruals, fixed assets)
- Maintain fixed asset register
- Process weekly payroll using Collsoft
- Prepare and submit VAT returns via ROS
- Manage invoice financing reconciliations
- Bring accounts to trial balance for year-end audit
Accounts Assistant (Job Share)
Gerla Restaurants (McDonald’s Franchise)
Dublin
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Produced monthly management accounts under strict deadlines
- Managed accounts payable processes and supplier reconciliations
- Reconciled multi-site weekly sales using bespoke systems and Sage
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies with third-party cash handlers
- Completed bank, VAT, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintained fixed asset register and audit-ready records
Accounts Assistant
Cemac Consulting Ireland Ltd
Dublin
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Prepared monthly management accounts
- Managed full AP/AR cycle including invoicing, payments, and collections
- Performed all key reconciliations (bank, VAT, payroll, leases, accruals)
- Processed payroll and submitted returns via ROS
- Implemented and managed timesheet system (Harvest)
- Oversaw office management functions and cost control initiatives
- Maintained fixed asset register and supported audit process
Audit Senior
Niall Byrne & Co.
Dublin
10.2005 - 08.2006
- Prepared audited financial statements for SMEs
- Delivered management accounts and client reporting
- Implemented accounting systems and trained client staff
- Supervised junior team members and reviewed their work
- Managed client relationships and revenue compliance
Financial Auditor
Horwath Melbourne & Victorian Auditor-General’s Office
06.2004 - 11.2004
- Conducted audits for small and medium-sized entities
- Prepared financial statements and audit documentation
- Supervised junior staff and liaised directly with clients
- Performed due diligence assignments
Audit Senior
DKC Chartered Accountants
Dublin
06.2001 - 12.2003
- Prepared audited financial statements and corporation tax returns
- Completed CRO filings and compliance reporting
- Produced management accounts for Irish clients
- Implemented accounting systems and trained staff
- Supervised junior accountants and reviewed work
Trainee Accountant
O’Brien Cullen O’Mahony
Dublin
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Assisted in audits and financial statement preparation
- Prepared income tax, VAT, and PAYE/PRSI returns
- Communicated with Revenue and clients
- Performed administrative and reception duties
Education
National Certificate - Accountancy & Business Information Systems
Institute of Technology Carlow
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Payroll Processing
- VAT & Revenue Compliance (ROS)
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Audit Preparation
- Sage Accounting Software
- Collsoft Payroll
- Strong Excel & IT Skills
REFEREES
Available upon request
Timeline
Financial Controller
Eco Hygiene Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2026
Accounts Assistant (Job Share)
Gerla Restaurants (McDonald’s Franchise)
04.2015 - 02.2016
Accounts Assistant
Cemac Consulting Ireland Ltd
08.2006 - 06.2015
Audit Senior
Niall Byrne & Co.
10.2005 - 08.2006
Financial Auditor
Horwath Melbourne & Victorian Auditor-General’s Office
06.2004 - 11.2004
Audit Senior
DKC Chartered Accountants
06.2001 - 12.2003
Trainee Accountant
O’Brien Cullen O’Mahony
09.1999 - 06.2001
National Certificate - Accountancy & Business Information Systems
Institute of Technology Carlow