Vincent O Gorman CPA

Experience

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  J. W. Williams & Co

  Sept 1992 - Sept 1994

  Trainee Accountant

  The Largest Certified Public Accountants Firm based in Ennis, Co ClareWhile employed by JW Williams my duties were as follows: • Prepare sole traders accounts, Assist in large companies audits• Prepare tax returns for individuals, Vat and Paye returns for clients

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  Newmarket Partnership

  Oct 1994 - Dec 1995

  Semi-Senior Auditor & Accountant

  Chartered Accountants Firm based in South DublinWhile employed by Newmarket Partnership my duties were as follows: • Prepare and audit accounts for SME Businesses, sole traders accounts, Assist in Large Companies Audits• Prepare tax returns for companies and individuals, Vat and Paye Returns for Clients

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  La Stampa Restaurant

  Dec 1995 - Feb 1997

  Accountant

  A well known high class restaurant based in DublinWhile employed by La Stampa Restaurant I was responsible for: • Monthly management reporting• Weekly costing and stock control incorporating gross margin analysis inclusive of cash verification, Menu costing, Bank Reconciliations

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  Jackson Court Hotel

  Jan 1998 - Aug 1998

  Accountant

  Hotel based in central Dublin with a large Late bar and night club (Copper face Jacks).While employed by Jackson Court Hotel I was responsible for:• Monthly management reporting• Weekly costing and stock control incorporating gross margin analysis inclusive of cash verification, menu costing• Trade debtor collections

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  Johnston Enterprises

  Sept 1998 - Sept 2000

  Financial Controller - Financial Accountant

  Johnston Enterprises Ltd was one of the main importers of the bale wrap, netting and twine, supplying the silage contractors and farming Co-Ops nationwide. In addition they ran a retail hardware store involved in the supply of animal feedstuff, fertilizer, hardware and fuel etc to the West Clare farming and wider community. They also owned Johnston Industrial Plastic Ltd which supplied pallet wrap and strapping. This company was bought by one of the Directors and renamed as Zeus Packaging Ltd.Achievements:• Implemented a new accounts and inventory software system. • Negotiated with the banks a 120 day invoice discounting facility to enable securing the required working capital in peak seasonDuties• Same financial responsibility as Richardsons foods• Preparation of monthly accounts for their retail hardware outlet• Invoice discounting reconciliations• Foreign currency hedging Show less

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  Estee Lauder Pty Ltd

  Nov 2000 - Jan 2001

  Financial Accountant

  While I worked for Estee Lauder I reported to Financial Director for the Australia Operation.• Prepared Quarterly and yearly Door P&L accounts which involved allocating Sales, and costs to each retail outlet to report profitability for each store and brand• Prepared Management accounts for the retail outlets owned by Estee Lauder

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  Group 4 Security

  Feb 2001 - Apr 2001

  Financial Accountant
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  Estee Lauder Pty Ltd

  Apr 2001 - Dec 2001

  Financial Accountant

  While I worked for Estee Lauder I reported to Financial Director for the Australia Operation.• Prepared Quarterly and yearly Door P&L accounts which involved allocating Sales, and costs to each retail outlet to ascertain profitability for each store and brand• Prepared Management accounts for the retail outlets owned by Estee Lauder

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  TNT Express

  Jan 2002 - Mar 2002

  Financial Accountant
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  Zeus Packaging Ltd

  Apr 2002 - Sept 2006

  Financial Controller / Dublin General Manager

  Zeus Packaging (Formally Johnston Industrial Plastic Ltd) is a market leader in Ireland for all types of packing product and now have plants in UK, Poland and Spain. Achievements:- • I implemented a new centralised accounts and stock system the main server was in Dublin and linked via broadband to Limerick and Cork, this made it possible to have a shared services accounts function in Dublin. • I project managed the amalgamations of 3 Dublin packaging companies, a Limerick Company and a Cork company into two locations. • Planned store and manufacturing layout regarding moving into new custom built facility in Dublin in 2006 increasing our capacity by 60%Duties• Same financial responsibility as I have with Richardsons Foods• Sales reports and setting sales targets, customer profitability reports • Invoice discounting reconciliations• Costing and reporting regarding the manufacturing section within the group. Managed the Job Costing of the Printed Tape and Labels divisions in Dublin. And process costing of the manufacture of the Bubble wrap and corrugated roll plant in Limerick.• Recruitment and management of the Dublin office and financial staff• Development and validation of costing relating to the larger tender proposals (eg Dunnes Stores, Musgrave contracts), Show less

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  Euro Safety Solutions

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2009

  Financial Controller / General Manager

  Euro Safety Solutions was based in Limerick and was a supplier of safety and first aid equipment. Achievements:- •This was a fairly new company and I help this company grow through preparing tenders for business, •setting up warehouse, •When the recession was hitting I timely closed off the lines of credit to the high risk debtors which reduced the exposure by 80%, the decision was the correct one as 90% of the builders we dealt with later went bankrupt or ended up in Nama.Duties•Same financial responsibilities as Richardsons Foods•Costed all customer price contracts and meet main buyers with companies like Carey Glass, and multinational like Johnston and Johnston•Procurement planning to ensure inventory and specs were in place to meet the customer needs•Manage all aspects of the business Show less

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  Heat Design

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2015

  Financial Controller / Financial Accountant

  A Dublin based company involved in the design, manufacture (in China) and wholesale of stoves, fireplaces and heating appliances. • Prepared monthly management accounts and Board of Directors information pack• Prepare and annual accounts and liaise with external auditors • Evaluated and reported on the cost and viability of manufacturing new designs • Devised monthly sales reports to analyse sales performance and provide direction to sales team• Collaborated with Sales and Purchasing to develop effective procurement processes and reporting • Introduced a costing system for overseas product manufacturers • Engaged in Foreign Currency hedging to limit exposure to currency fluctuations• Maintained tax credit records in respect of research and development activities• Liaised with banks in relation to invoice discounting reconciliations• Partnered with Sales Manager in meetings with Hardware Group’s buyers to agree contracts and prices Show less

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  Richardson's Foods

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2017

  The company operates 24 hours, 7 days per week supplying fresh produce and other food products to hotels and restaurants in the Munster area. Reporting to the business owner and responsible for operational management - Assembly, Goods Inwards, Food Safety Systems, Stock Management and Transport & Fleet - with a staff of fifty and a strong focus on customer fulfilment.• Leading a project to improve efficiencies in the assembly process with a target to cut the cost by 30% and build extra capacity into the existing system• Managing operations to strict budgetary KPIs to drive greater efficiency in a challenging food industry• Developing and implementing companywide KPIs to drive customer fulfilment, improve processes and safe working practices while adhering to food safety regulations• Setting weekly and monthly sales targets, adjusting roster to accommodate budgets and seasonal sales trends• Collaborating with HR to implement best practice in employee relations and recruitment processes • Fostering the development of a team culture focused on customer needs and safe working practices• Maximising possibilities for greater efficiency and pick assembly accuracy with the aid of technology and developments using ERP software (Microsoft Navision) • Analysing stock variances and reviewing margins to ensure profit targets are met• Developing and implementing an investment, replacement and fleet management strategy Show less Duties as Financial Controller:• Managed the Finance department and a staff of three with responsibility for preparation of all accounts, budgets and targets as well as stock control system and periodic stocktakes.• Prepared monthly management accounts, cashflow statements and forecasts• Prepared annual accounts, annual budget and targets• Prepare and annual accounts and liaise with external auditors • Managed all accounting functions: Debtors, Creditors, Bank Reconciliation, Cashflow management, Tax Control Accounts and maintained fixed asset register• Prepared VAT, Vies & intrastat and PAYE returns and managed weekly payroll • Supervised the organisation of stock control processes and periodic stocktakes Show less

  • Commercial Operational Manager

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Finance Controller

    Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
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  HL Commodity Foods Ltd

  Nov 2017 - now

  • Interim Chief Executive Officer & Finance Director

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Chief Operating Officer & Finance Director

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Financial Director

    Nov 2017 - Jul 2022