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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly analytical Finance & Accounting Professional with 12+ years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, and corporate accounting. Adept at improving financial processes, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing profitability in fast-paced, profit-driven environments. Proven success in implementing internal controls, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with GAAP & IFRS standards to drive business growth.
Proficient in SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Procore, and Advanced Excel. Strong leadership in financial planning, process automation, and risk management, contributing to operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Reporting & Compliance (GAAP, IFRS)
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
Revenue Recognition & Financial Planning
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Reconciliations
Month-End & Year-End Closing Processes
Internal Controls & Process Optimization
Tax Compliance & Financial Audits
ERP & Accounting Systems (SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, Procore)
Multi-Currency Accounting & Cash Flow Management
Leadership, Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Accountant
DC Partners, Houston, Texas 09/2024 – Present
Led financial tracking for multi-million-dollar real estate projects, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and budget adherence.
Implemented a streamlined expense tracking system, reducing cost overruns by 15%.
Optimized financial reporting using Procore and Business Central 365, improving reporting accuracy by 30%.
Developed internal control procedures, strengthening financial accuracy and reducing errors by 40%.
Collaborated with project managers to assess financial risks, driving cost-effective decision-making.
Key Achievements: Reduced project cost variances by 10% through enhanced budgeting processes.
Management Accountant
Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd, Ireland 07/2023 – 10/2024
Analyzed financial performance across multiple international projects, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
Developed financial reports aligned with IFRS and corporate financial policies, enhancing financial transparency.
Led financial audits, ensuring full compliance and reducing discrepancies by 35%.
Conducted variance analysis, identifying budget discrepancies and saving the company $500K annually.
Automated month-end closing processes, reducing reporting time by 30% and improving financial accuracy.
Key Achievements: Identified and corrected inefficiencies, resulting in a 12% increase in operational cost savings.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
MSc in Accounting & Financial Management – Griffith College, Dublin, Ireland 06/2023
Research: Financial Management and Business Sustainability
BSc in Accounting – Saint Monica University, Buea/Honolulu 05/2014
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – Glasgow, UK 08/2010
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Accounting Software: SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Procore
Financial Analysis Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI
ERP Systems & Reporting Tools
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent French – Intermediate