Ciaran McGettigan

Experience

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  Coopers & Lybrand Consulting

  Jun 1980 - Aug 1983

  Office Delivery Boy

  Summer and holiday work as a delivery boy in a large accountancy firm.

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  Glen Abbey Hosiery

  Aug 1983 - Jul 1985

  Credit Controller
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  Modern Fire & Security Systems

  Jul 1985 - Aug 1988

  • Accountant

    Mar 1988 - Aug 1988

  • Credit Control Manager

    Jul 1985 - Mar 1988
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  Sensormatic

  Aug 1988 - Aug 1996

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 1993 - Aug 1996

  • Area Sales Manager

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  • Sales Representative

    Aug 1988 - Jan 1991
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  Centra Foodstore

  Aug 1996 - Dec 2002

  Owner/Manager

  Conceived, designed, financed, built, managed and ran a Centra foodstore on a green field site in Cork City Centre.

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  ADT Fire & Security

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2005

  Product Specialist

  Specialized in retail security systems for multiple outlet retailers.

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  Westport Golf Club

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2013

  Sales assistant

  Sales assistant in the pro shop, manage bookings, cash handling, financial reporting at the end of the day. Assist in the compiling of the management accounts. I also provide financial services to some local business.

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  Mayo Abbey Resource Centre

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

  Accounts and Payroll Administrator

  I was the accounts and Payroll administrator with Mayo Abbey Parish community development company. The company employs a total of approx 60 people and had 8 distinct divisions. During my time here I have been responsible for the timely production on monthly accounts and reporting to state agencies. I am responsible for the introduction of a computerized accounting and payroll systems. I prepare regular cash forecasting reports, monthly banks reconciliations, monthly PAYE and PRSI returns and many other duties besides Show less

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  Contract People

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  Contract Merchandiser

  I was a self employed contract merchandiser for contract People covering projects in Mayo and the general Connaught region. As a contract merchandiser I was employed in building displays for client company's in retail locations. I was also charged with routine auditing of retail locations to ensure agreed shelf spacing and client product lines were being carried. These reports were usually communicated back to CPL via electronic means

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  Electric Skyline Limited

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2014

  Management Accountant

  With ESL I prepare management reports on various facets of the organisation. I have contributed in preparing a job costing spreadsheet which aids in the accumulation of all relevant costs pertaining to a job so as to ensure the accurate costing and planning of jobs. I have been instrumental in the preparation of a job specific database. devised and aided in the design of a cost tracking systems allowing management to see whether job are being carried out to budget.

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  Vanderbrook & Co.

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Forensic Accountant

  Short term contact helping the company clear a back log of US clients of high net worth seeking to avail of a FATCA amnesty given by the IRS. My role involved the analysis of their Swiss Bank account holdings, determine what income they derived whether it be Capital gains, Interest received, dividend, split shares etc. I would then compile a supplementary return on behalf of the client and agree same with the IRS.

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  National Chemical Company Ireland

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2015

  Temp Contract Accountant

  Short term contract helping the company migrate from Datasoft to SAP business One

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  Abbott

  May 2015 - Dec 2017

  I worked as part of the Source to Pay team at Abbott's EMEA Financial Shared Services Centre.We were engaged in migrating the local STP operations of the Irish manufacturing entities into both FSSC and to Outsource service providers. I was working closely with the Irish Nutrition manufacturing operations. The process involved defining the activities of the local source to pay team and the time management of those activities. Mapping how those will be migrated to FSSC, Performing the Knowledge transfer and planning the process of the migration to FSSC. Operating the STP operation from the FSSC ensuring that all raw materials are reconciled with manufacturing materials control systems. doing a detailed variance analysis of same for the R2R team.Managing the disbursement process with an average monthly payment of circa €12million. Reconciling Vendor statements to the AP. Ensuring the prompt payment of Vendors as they fall due.Ensuring all the above is maintained while planning the migration of the process from the existing Citrix accounting system to SAP R3. Show less KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Preparation of the monthly US GAAP accounts:Preparation of the US GAAP accounts in line with Financial policiesPrepare reports and conduct monthly review call with the plant controllerEnsure accurate and timely month end close and corporate reporting.Provide assistance and support to the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and Plant managersBalance Sheet reconciliations and review:Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with back upReview Balance Sheet reconciliations as required for other entitiesAttend Balance Sheet review calls to explain variances to CorporateMonthly VAT returns:Prepare monthly VAT, Vies and Intrastat returns as requiredComplete VAT testing as required Purchasing Compliance:Perform daily checks on After the Fact Purchase Orders and associated follow ups with the local market contacts.Prepare Open PO Report for monitoring of open items and month end accruals.Internal Controls:Run internal control reports for Disbursements on monthly/quarterly basisFollow up with local markets on issues arising and ensure responses & actions are kept up to date and properly documentedEnsures that good accounting practices (US & Local GAAP) and Corporate internal policies are followed.Accounts Payable:Provide support to the Disbursements team as required.Prepare reports, scan invoices and prepare ad-hoc reconciliations.Provide second level Quality Control & Audit of Accounts payable & T&E Postings.Reconcile Inter Divisional Balances & Prepare monthly Schedule One reports. Show less

  • STP Migration Project Accountant

    May 2016 - Dec 2017

  • GL Accountant

    May 2015 - Apr 2016
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  Apleona HSG Facility Management

  Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  Accountant

  In dept analysis of the costs and cost drivers in the business. Design and implement new reporting systems to allow for more accurate and timely reporting of KPI dataEnsuring all direct costs can be traced to income streams and that those Income streams are invoiced.Design and implement efficiencies in the reporting structure for the FM Team.Keep detailed track of costs, PO's and GRN's for the FM team and when and where appropriate ensure the timely and accurate invoicing of same.Preparation of VAT, VIES, CSO, F46G and Revenue payroll data, review of same and upload to the various Govt. websites where appropriate.Audit preparation (Internal and external), relationship building with auditors, close out of Audit, Group and Statutory, and filing of final accounts Show less

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  Homebond

  Jan 2020 - May 2023

  Financial Controller
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  Retired

  Feb 2023 - now

  Retired