Therese Rooney
Malahide,Dublin
Summary
Shrewd Accounts Manager experienced in coordinating, reviewing and preparing complex accounts. Works with meticulous precision for accurate, up-to-date records and forecasts. Knowledgeable in current financial standards for full compliance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts manager
Tip Top Prime Development
Dub;lin, Dublin
2022.07 - Current
- Developed professional relationships with clients to build trust, respect and reliability.
- Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
- Improved overall process for year-end inventory audits.
- Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
- Analysed client feedback to highlight areas in need of improvement.
- Pursued leads referred through cold calling to upscale sales cycle.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Resolved escalated issues and liaised with clients to restore satisfaction and promote retention.
- Negotiated contracts and closed deals to achieve favourable terms for corporate objectives.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
- Identified and qualified new sales leads, conducting market research to reach new sectors.
- Registered customer information on database to maintain accurate records.
Managing director
Phoenix Performing Arts College
Dublin, Dublin
2017.02 - Current
- Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
- Spearheaded development and delivery of product initiatives based on in-depth market research.
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
- Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
- Identified market demands and consumer trends to increase customer base and retention rates.
- Independently managed recruitment, employee motivation and training.
- Hired exceptional candidates and effectively led staff to maximise productivity and eliminate process lags.
- Increased new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
Assistant financial controller
Cricket Ireland
Dublin, Dublin
2011.09 - 2013.03
- Oversaw accounting, payroll and financial reports to support daily functions.
- Directed cost lines of P&L, managing staff costs, rent and overheads for optimal financial performance.
- Upheld governance standards by monitoring control environment to mitigate risks.
- Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
- Assessed financial performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
- Conducted comprehensive payroll review and input, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Prepared quarterly VAT submissions
- Maximised year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Oversaw and approved monthly management accounts, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Recommended FX trades to meet working capital requirements, maintaining adherence to payment run compliance.
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
- Provided input into short and long-term cashflow forecasts, optimising liquidity management.
- Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Accounts Manager
Guildham Limited
Dublin, Dublin
1996.09 - 2011.05
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of 5 employees.
- Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
- Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
- Improved overall process for year-end inventory audits.
- Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty.
- Documented account activity and worked within data security guidelines to safeguard confidentiality.
- Prepared bi monthly VAT Returns and monthly P30 returns
- Managed cashflow
- Lodged all cash receipts
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparation of files for audit
Audit assistant
Kevin Tonge & Associates
Dublin, Dublin
1994.10 - 2009.06
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalisation.
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Performed statutory account preparation for audit clients.
- Handled client queries, providing response within target timeframes.
- Prepared company accounts and tax returns to high standard.
- Helped with audit management by planning audit timelines, team briefings and audit delivery.
- Assisted with creation of audit plans, ensuring they met set objectives.
Financial COntroller
Ian Keith Group
Dublin, Dublin
1991.01 - 1992.06
- Oversaw accounting, payroll and financial reports to support daily functions.
- Maximised year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Ran complete accounts function for a number of small companies
Management Accountant
Management Accounting
Dublin, Dublin
1988.09 - 1990.12
- Prepared and maintained management accounts for a number of clients
- Reconciled opening balances, performing and reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations.
Trainee Accountant
Niall Hogan & CO
Dublin, Dublin
1986.07 - 1988.06
- Supported bookkeeping activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- ran manual payroll for a number of clients
- answered phone and did some general office duties
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounts
IATI
Dublin 1987.09 - 1989.06
Skills
- Month-end reporting
- Payroll processing
- AP and AR management
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Invoicing
- Budget management
- GL entry verification
- Budget supervision
Languages
English
Native
Irish
Elementary
French
Beginner
Russian
Beginner
Timeline
Accounts manager
Tip Top Prime Development
2022.07 - Current
Managing director
Phoenix Performing Arts College
2017.02 - Current
Assistant financial controller
Cricket Ireland
2011.09 - 2013.03
Accounts Manager
Guildham Limited
1996.09 - 2011.05
Audit assistant
Kevin Tonge & Associates
1994.10 - 2009.06
Financial COntroller
Ian Keith Group
1991.01 - 1992.06
Management Accountant
Management Accounting
1988.09 - 1990.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounts
IATI
1987.09 - 1989.06
Trainee Accountant
Niall Hogan & CO
1986.07 - 1988.06