Niall Curran

Experience

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  University of Edinburgh

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2011

  Assisting Research in the Development and Alumni department of the University.• Delivered accurate profiles transfer from documents to the database;• Presenting information in profiles into distinct data categories for easier information-gathering;• Updated profiles using accurate and reliable information from internet-based sources;• Assisted with the organisation of an important alumni event by researching guests’ University contact and details of attendance at previous functions. 收起

  • Database Operations Assistant

    May 2011 - Sept 2011

  • Telephone Interviewer

    May 2010 - May 2011

  • Data Entry Operator and Research Assistant

    Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
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  Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA)

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2010

  Freshers’ Week Volunteer Team Leader

  Led a group of several volunteers as part of a larger team assisting in the University’s orientation week for new students. Inspired to pursue role with more responsibility having volunteered in standard role the previous year.• Supervised and coordinated team members in activities and events, according to their schedules, strengths and experience;• Being friendly, approachable and helpful to new students with their queries and concerns, and being informative about the week’s events;• Ensured information, materials and equipment pertinent to activities and events were readily available for team members beforehand, and team members were comfortable with roles;• Engendered a team ethic and solved any issues regarding members.• Demonstrated communication and organisational skills running campus tours, queue management and manning information stalls. 收起

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  Deloitte UK

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2019

  Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) working in the Audit department. Focus on Financial Services clients, in particular investment management. Engage with clients as principal audit contact and perform project management roles. Attain understanding of underlying business processes and functions to contribute to assessment of risks and controls. Developed technical accounting, auditing and analytical skills through external audit; adapting to the unique challenges and risks across a range of industries and company lifecycles, including: tool distribution, clinical research organisations, book printing; and PCAOB, ISA audits, multinationals and SMEs. Progressed to field management roles, and achieved the ICAEW ACA qualification in December 2016.

  • Assistant Manager

    Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Associate, Assistant Manager

    Sept 2013 - Feb 2017
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  Scottish Futures Trust

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Associate Director

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Finance Manager

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2021