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Overview
Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Rachael Ruddy - FCA, BBLS

Rachael Ruddy - FCA, BBLS

Dublin,L

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments. Proactive problem-solving with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accounting Consultant (Contract)

Transdev Ireland
10.2022 - Current


  • Review client balance sheet to identify problem areas and perform reconciliations
  • Identify and propose any adjustments required to correct the financial statements in advance of presentation to external auditors
  • Assist with completion of external audit process for backlog of financial years by liaising with auditors on behalf of the company
  • Propose changes to internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure correct methods are being followed in the current and future financial years
  • Work closely with the CFO and the entire Finance Team to assist in identifying and extracting the relevant data and documentation required for reconciliations and audit
  • Communicate well and build relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues across all levels to encourage ease of flow of information

Management Accountant

Gill Publishing Group
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to tight deadlines
  • Reporting to the Board of Directors with variance analysis, interpretation and explanation of content
  • Preparation and production of annual and three-year budgets and forecasts – liaising with all departments of the business to assist in timely delivery of each departmental element budgets
  • Preparation of year-end financial statements and liaising with external auditors to provide all required documentation in a timely manner
  • Oversight of weekly and monthly payroll for all employees – communicating weekly and monthly changes with external Payroll Service Providers and reviewing for accuracy before arranging payment
  • Management of the Accounts Payable Department – review and oversight of accounts payable department’s work and the processing of supplier payments
  • Completion of employee quarterly and annual performance reviews, tracking of annual leave etc
  • Oversight of monthly and quarterly reconciliation of key accounts
  • Management of commercial relationships with Distribution Client publishers
  • Maintaining high level knowledge of individual client contract terms to ensure correct monthly payments
  • Working closely with the Finance and Operations Director on special reports or projects as required

Senior Property Fund Accountant

Real Estate Department, BDO
08.2010 - 11.2012
  • Preparation and production of quarterly management accounts of foreign property funds for presentation to the Board at quarterly meetings
  • Maintenance of books and records for foreign property funds
  • Preparation of annual financial statements and consolidated accounts under Luxembourg GAAP and IFRS
  • Coordinating and liaising with external auditors to provide all required documentation to ensure timely production of annual financial statements
  • Review of management accounts and books and records prepared by team members
  • Preparation and presentation of budgets and cash flow forecasts for the property funds
  • Development and maintenance of key relationships with joint venture partners
  • Co-ordinating, attending and reporting at quarterly board meetings.

Audit Senior

BDO
09.2006 - 08.2010
  • Conducting audit engagements for various clients of varying size on site and in office
  • Supervising junior audit staff and reviewing testing to ensure completion of audit process in the timeliest manner possible
  • Building and maintaining business relationships with key audit clients.

Education

FCA -

Chartered Accountants Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
2009

Bachelor of Business And Legal Studies -

UCD
Dublin
2005

Skills

  • Account Reconciliation
  • Auditing procedures
  • Excel, Dynamics 365, Exact and Sage proficiency
  • Management accounting
  • Financial records review
  • Payroll & AP Management
  • Budget Preparation
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Policies and Procedures

References

References are available on request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music lover with a keen interest in singing, playing and recording music. Has 7 grades in violin and also plays guitar.
  • Enjoys spending spare time with husband and four children being active outdoors.

Timeline

Financial Accounting Consultant (Contract)

Transdev Ireland
10.2022 - Current

Management Accountant

Gill Publishing Group
01.2013 - 01.2019

Senior Property Fund Accountant

Real Estate Department, BDO
08.2010 - 11.2012

Audit Senior

BDO
09.2006 - 08.2010

FCA -

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Bachelor of Business And Legal Studies -

UCD

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