Sharon Donoghue
Santry
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at the Department of Children, excelling in financial reporting and process improvement. Adept at fostering collaboration and managing stakeholder relationships, I drive operational efficiency and compliance, ensuring accuracy in accounts reconciliation while enhancing team performance through effective communication and coaching.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Department of Children
Dublin
11.2023 - Current
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
- Assisted managers with additional duties during employee absences.
- Processed invoices and managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain cash flow.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Conducted regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Performed ad hoc tasks related to finance operations as requested by senior managers.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Developed procedures for improving efficiency within the department.
- Performed database entry updates to keep information current.
- Established key relationships with peers throughout company to improve workflows and reduce communication bottlenecks.
- Supported budget preparation and monitoring activities, analyzing variances and suggesting corrective actions.
- Provided administrative support to the finance department, including filing, data entry, and document management.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Liaised with auditors during year-end audits, providing supporting documentation when necessary.
- Processed payments received from customers in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with statutory regulations related to finance operations.
Higher Executive Officer - Manager
Courts Service
Dublin
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Directed cross-functional teams to foster innovation and drive project completion within time and budget constraints.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
- Facilitated effective communication channels within the organization to ensure transparency and employee engagement.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term growth and development of the organization.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, including investors, partners, and key customers, to secure business interests.
- Established open door policy to foster environment of respect between employees and management.
- Managed crisis situations, implementing swift solutions to protect company assets and stakeholder interests.
- Established and monitored corporate governance practices to ensure ethical management and operational integrity.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes then developed solutions accordingly.
- Created process documentation and guidelines to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
Certificate (Special Category) Level 6 - Health Services
IPA
Dublin07-2022
Certificate Level 6 - Leadership And Management
Beacon Training
Dublin01-2021
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Data entry
- Accounts reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Staff performance evaluation
- Managing unit operations
- Staff coaching and training
- Managing client relationships
- Court filings
- Legal research
- Office administration
- Document preparation
- Quality control
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Department of Children
11.2023 - Current
Higher Executive Officer - Manager
Courts Service
10.2017 - 09.2021
Certificate (Special Category) Level 6 - Health Services
IPA
Certificate Level 6 - Leadership And Management
Beacon Training
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