Louise Keely
Balbriggan,Ireland
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust skill set encompassing problem-solving, strategic planning, and leadership. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and resourcefulness, thriving in high-pressure environments while maintaining calm and focus. Expertise in public relations, inventory management, quality assurance, and upselling ensures effective team building and successful project execution. Proficient in accounting and knowledgeable in software applications, committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
12110
12110
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Temp Contract
UCD Dublin Research Finance Office
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepare, validate, and submit financial claims and cost statements to external funding agencies, ensuring they are completed accurately, on time.
- Monitor the financial performance of assigned research accounts, tracking expenditure against budgets, and highlighting significant variances to senior colleagues.
- Deliver a professional, solutions focused service to researchers, partners, and colleagues.
- Maintain records of future budget commitments, including updating relevant planning tools and financial systems to support forecasting, financial reporting, and decision-making.
- Calculate the disbursement of funding to collaborative partners on research projects, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and collaboration agreements.
- Assist in the administration and financial management of research contracts, including budget monitoring, invoicing, and project close-out activities.
Finance Manager
Rockabill Seafood Ltd
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Grant applications
- Capital Expenditure
- Full Accounts up to Audit, Month-end management accounts including Accruals and Prepayments
- Bank Reconciliations -Monthly Direct Debits
- Tax Preparation & Compliance. Different jurisdictions
- Cost allocation
- Staff Training
- Wages and Salaries and the HR associated with wages
- Trained staff on finance-related matters, improving overall understanding and performance.
- Enhanced company profitability with strategic budget planning.
Financial Accountant (Short-term Contract)
Construction Industry Federation
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Month-end management accounts including Accruals and Prepayments
- Reconciliation of Creditors and staff expenses
- Bank Reconciliations -Monthly Direct Debits
- Vat Reconciliations and returns.
- Cost allocation
- Liaison with vendors
Financial Accountant (Contract)
Worldwide Flight Services (Ire) Ltd
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Month-end management accounts including Accruals and Prepayments
- Preparation of Trucking invoices
- Creditor invoices and costing, apportionment of costs
- Reconciliations and Variance Analysis, Revenue Recognition
- Credit Control to target.
- Liaison with customers
Accounts Assistant Grade V (Contract)
Temple Street
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Accurately accounting for Relevant Contracts Tax
- Accurately accounting for reverse VAT
- Updating VAT numbers on supplier master file
- Checking VAT numbers on Revenue Website
- Entering requests for manual cheques, getting cheques signed
- Monthly Supplier Reconciliations
- Prepare and check proposed payment reports for each supplier.
- Recording of relevant contracts Tax on Revenue website
- Recording of VAT on Revenue website
- Recording of PSWT on revenue website
Fundraising Accounts /payroll and Accounts Officer
Our Lady’s Hospice
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures in relation to security, cash handling, GDPR and financial regulations.
- Liaising with the fundraising team regarding donations and accounts.
- Processing and recording all cash and cheques donations; completing daily bank lodgements, credit card payments and internet payments.
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation and monthly journal entries.
- Preparation of activity income and expenditure reports as required.
- Managing queries relating to income and expenditure.
- Completing revenue returns of annual tax back campaign.
- Working as part of a team to ensure the effective day to day running of the office.
- Working as part of a team responsible for the preparation, calculation, verification, and distribution of fortnightly payroll (800+ staff)
- Administering changes required for starters/leavers, and changes and additions to pay.
- Reviewing salary calculations to ensure accuracy of payroll prior to final authorisation being given.
- Providing support to staff with payroll-related activities; investigating payroll enquiries.
- Preparing the monthly Bank Reconciliation and Agresso Journals
- Recording approved Accounts Payable invoices and credit notes on Agresso & Reconciliations
- Attending and participating in meetings relevant to the department
Hotel Accountant
Shoreline Hotel
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Providing effective operational, finance and commercial support to the Hotel General Manager
- Ensuring that a rigorous financial control and reporting environment was maintained.
- Preparation of Management Accounts and Statutory Returns (Payroll/Vat)
- Daily and weekly reporting on income; managing records for audit purposes.
- Bank Accounts Maintenance & Reconciliation Payroll and Weekly Wages
Financial Officer/ Head of Finance
Christchurch Cathedral
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Providing effective financial and budget management to support the cathedral management team.
- Reconciliation of all income and expenditure, budgeting and forecasting (Seasonal Revenue) Payroll: Monthly Salaries, Annual P35
- Reporting to audit committee and board of directors
- Attending staff meetings and board meetings; providing financial reports, updates and advice
- Maintaining control accounts petty cash, bank reconciliations, expenses, PAYE, debtors and creditors
- Updating and producing monthly and quarterly accounts
- Preparation of annual budgets and management of audits.
- Dealing with all correspondence from bank, tax office, and funding agencies
Financial Analyst
Ulster Bank
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Preparation of Monthly Management accounts
- Bank Reconciliations and month End Account Procedures
- Analysis/Accruals and Third-Party Invoicing
Assistant Accountant
Great American International Insurance Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Processing Accounts Payable and to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner
- Reviewing employee expenses for compliance with corporate travel and entertaining guidelines
- Recording cash receipts, monitoring debtors, and following up with Clients to ensure payment.
- Generating and inputting data to the General Ledger in an accurate and timely
- Preparing reconciliations of General Ledger accounts for month end reporting
- Processing monthly payroll and maintaining employee records for payroll & pension purposes
- Preparing tax returns for the payroll, VAT, and control IPT returns and payments for all jurisdictions
Assistant Accountant (Seasonal)
Aiken Promotions
02.2015 - 08.2015
Assistant Accountant
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
01.2015 - 02.2015
Property Management/Assistant Accountant
Lisney
02.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Financial Controller
UK General Insurance (Ire) Ltd
01.2008 - 10.2012
Including Financial Controller
Various Accounting Roles
09.1985 - 01.2008
Education
Accountant - ACCA
Association of Certified Accountants
Supervisory Leadership and Management - Distinction – NFQ Level 6
Athlone Institute Technology
Data Analyst - Higher Diploma - Science of Data Analytics, NFQ Level 8
Dublin Business School
IACT -
Microsoft Office Master
DublinTax Technician -
The Institute of Taxation in Ireland
Payroll Technician - IPASS
Irish Payroll Association
Dublin Account Technician -
Accountant Technicians of Ireland
Diploma in Business Studies -
The Institute of Technology, Tallaght
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Audit process familiarity
- Strategy development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Tax return filing
- Financial and Management account reporting
- Decision-Making proficiency
REFERENCES
Available on Request.
Timeline
Temp Contract
UCD Dublin Research Finance Office
09.2025 - 12.2025
Finance Manager
Rockabill Seafood Ltd
08.2023 - 12.2024
Financial Accountant (Short-term Contract)
Construction Industry Federation
03.2023 - 05.2023
Financial Accountant (Contract)
Worldwide Flight Services (Ire) Ltd
07.2022 - 02.2023
Accounts Assistant Grade V (Contract)
Temple Street
03.2022 - 07.2022
Hotel Accountant
Shoreline Hotel
04.2019 - 07.2019
Fundraising Accounts /payroll and Accounts Officer
Our Lady’s Hospice
03.2019 - 12.2021
Financial Officer/ Head of Finance
Christchurch Cathedral
01.2018 - 01.2019
Financial Analyst
Ulster Bank
04.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Accountant
Great American International Insurance Ltd.
09.2015 - 12.2016
Assistant Accountant (Seasonal)
Aiken Promotions
02.2015 - 08.2015
Assistant Accountant
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
01.2015 - 02.2015
Property Management/Assistant Accountant
Lisney
02.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Financial Controller
UK General Insurance (Ire) Ltd
01.2008 - 10.2012
Including Financial Controller
Various Accounting Roles
09.1985 - 01.2008
Accountant - ACCA
Association of Certified Accountants
Supervisory Leadership and Management - Distinction – NFQ Level 6
Athlone Institute Technology
Data Analyst - Higher Diploma - Science of Data Analytics, NFQ Level 8
Dublin Business School
IACT -
Microsoft Office Master
Tax Technician -
The Institute of Taxation in Ireland
Payroll Technician - IPASS
Irish Payroll Association
Account Technician -
Accountant Technicians of Ireland
Diploma in Business Studies -
The Institute of Technology, Tallaght