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Work History
Education
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Main Interests
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Joe Egan

Cave, Clarinbridge

Summary

I am a highly experienced, dedicated and results-driven professional with over two decades of expertise in management, accounting, HR, operations, and logistics. Proven ability to lead and grow businesses, manage financial operations and develop high-performing teams. Dedicated to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence in a very hands-on manner.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Various Senior Roles

The City Bin Co
Galway & Dublin
01.2001 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: The City Bin Co is a Waste & Recycling Company Co. based in Galway & Dublin which was formed in 1997 on the ethos of providing amazing service to its customers.
  • I was a key contributor to company growth from 10 staff to over 200 across multiple locations.
  • Held diverse senior roles, including: Accounts Manager, Management Accountant, HR & Payroll Manager, Recruitment Manager, Operations/Logistics Manager.
  • Managed business operations, financial reporting, and recruitment strategies.
  • Developed and implemented logistics and operational strategies for efficiency.
  • Led staff training and compliance initiatives.

Management Accountant

Robert Walters Plc
Sydney
03.2000 - 08.2000
  • Company Overview: Robert Walters is a Recruitment company based all over the world.
  • Production of the Mgt accounts for our Asia offices and reported to our HQ in London.
  • Ensured the timely completion of all companies bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Produced income reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Prepared monthly sales analysis to our Recruitment manager.
  • Overseen the Debt collection of our Sydney office.

Management Accountant

Proudfoot Consulting
Sydney
01.2000 - 02.2000
  • I worked there as a Management Accountant on a temporary contract where I was responsible for producing the financial reporting with the finance team.

Assistant Management Accountant

Robert Walters Plc
London
06.1998 - 09.1999
  • Company Overview: Robert Walters is a Recruitment company based all over the world.
  • Production of the mgt accounts for three overseas offices.
  • Implementation, training and use of online banking system with Midland Bank.
  • Ensured the timely completion of all companies bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Completed the Inter-company accounts postings and transfers.
  • Maintained and updated the Fixed Asset Register.
  • Produced Income reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Prepared group management accounts on a monthly basis for distribution to company directors and managers.

Purchase Ledger Manager

Robert Walters Plc
London
09.1997 - 05.1998
  • Overseeing the smooth running of the P & L dept, Supervision a team of 3 junior accountants.
  • Ensured all coding of invoices and check requisitions were correct to maintain the integrity of the P&L for each commercial operating division.
  • Organised payment runs of up to 200 invoices per week.
  • Analysed bank payments for 15 different bank accounts to ensure correct coding of payments.
  • Responsible for recruitment of three key members of staff to work in the dept.
  • Implemented a new computer automated generated chq run system which was previously manual.
  • Assisted the mgt accounts team with the production and finalisation of the monthly management accounts pack.

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Robert Walters Plc
London
04.1997 - 09.1997
  • Company Overview: Robert Walters is a Recruitment company based all over the world.
  • Reporting directly to the Purchase Ledger Manager.
  • Batching, coding and inputting of invoices and chq reconciliations on to the Sun accounts system.
  • Responsible for UK staff local and overseas expenses.
  • Ensuring all claims accounted for receipts.
  • Coding, inputting and ensuring payment of invoices.
  • Robert Walters is a Recruitment company based all over the world.

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sainsbury's Group Plc
London
08.1996 - 04.1997
  • Company Overview: Sainsburys is one of the leading supermarkets in Great Britain.
  • Worked in the Property Division of the J Sainsbury Group ensuring the processing and payment of all invoices submitted from the construction of new stores.
  • Processed approx 100-175 invoices per day up to the value of £1 m.
  • Acted as the account manager/project cost assistant for ten different projects ensuring the timely processing of all invoices and subsequent payments.
  • Liaised with the project managers to ensure the timely authorisation and payment of invoices.
  • Acted as the interface between the account manager and creditors to ensure the prompt payment of invoices.

Education

Clarinbridge National School
Clarinbridge, Co Galway

Oranmore Secondary School
Oranmore, Co Galway

Athlone Regional Technical College
Athlone, Co Westmeath

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget management
  • Logistics optimization
  • Employee training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Operational efficiency
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team management
  • Payroll administration

Main Interests

  • Hurling
  • Cycling
  • Coaching kids sports

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Various Senior Roles

The City Bin Co
01.2001 - 08.2024

Management Accountant

Robert Walters Plc
03.2000 - 08.2000

Management Accountant

Proudfoot Consulting
01.2000 - 02.2000

Assistant Management Accountant

Robert Walters Plc
06.1998 - 09.1999

Purchase Ledger Manager

Robert Walters Plc
09.1997 - 05.1998

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Robert Walters Plc
04.1997 - 09.1997

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sainsbury's Group Plc
08.1996 - 04.1997

Clarinbridge National School

Oranmore Secondary School

Athlone Regional Technical College
Joe Egan