Cathal Brennan
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Young professional with experience in coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organised office environments. Utilises strong organisational skills to enhance office efficiency and support team operations. Track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse administrative needs.
Previously a results-driven auditing professional with strong foundation in financial analysis and compliance. Collaborating with team members for effectively identifying risks and recommending process enhancements. Committed to teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable contributions to every project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Assistant
Hollyburn Family Services
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Supported facilities manager with operations by efficiently addressing repair requests using bespoke software and performing routine maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated external contractors, ensured timely payment through working with the accounting department.
- Oversaw routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities in alignment with specifications.
- Maintained detailed inventory of assets, applying available resources to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment among network of properties.
- Coordinated regular maintenance on fleet of vehicles, resulting in upkeep and compliance with internal safety processes.
- Ensured compliance with external funders through communication and documentation management.
Audit & Assurance Associate
Baker Tilly Ireland Chartered Accountants/ Azets
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Undertook a position in the graduate program as part of a full-time training contract as an audit and advisory associate, working predominantly in preparing the statutory financial statements of approximately 30 small to medium Irish and UK entities and also undertaking statutory audits of both domestic and international clients, while sitting the professional exams with Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Accounting Trainee
Barr Pomeroy Chartered Accountants
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Undertook a training role with the firm working predominantly in audit and compliance, with exposure to over 100 tax and audit clients in addition to their company secretarial duties due to the size of the firm
- Gained invaluable experience, including balancing work and professional study, meeting strict deadlines and working in a high paced pressurised environment.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Developed technical knowledge through combination of workplace learning and formal study.
Accounting Intern
BKRM
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Undertook a one-month long accounting internship in a small firm in North Dublin
- Gained valuable experience in double entry bookkeeping, tax and accounting compliance with sole traders and small and medium enterprises
- Working closely shadowing the tax director in preparing VAT returns for the reporting deadline at the time.
Bar Staff Member
Na Fianna
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Worked part time behind the bar of the local spors club on-and-off over a number of years, stocking the bar, serving drinks to club members and private functions respectfully
- Served high customer volumes during special private events, with attendances ranging from 50 - 150 patrons.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
External Contractor
Bachelors Coffee
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Finglas business park
- Undertook and stock take of spare parts room of coffee machines in order to finalise value of stock for merger between bachelor’s coffee company and Rob Roberts coffee company under the ultimate parent company Valeo Foods.
Assistant Logistics Manager
Sparkles Dance floors
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Work working with a company as logistical and management coordinator named Sparkles dance floor LTD dealing with hotels regarding the placement and details of various decoration and equipment for various functions the majority of which being weddings.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort
Education
Training Contract -
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Dublin, Ireland2022
BA.Hons - Accounting and Finance
National College of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland05.2018
Leacing Certificate -
Scoil Chaitríona
Dublin, Ireland 05.2015
Elementary School -
Scoil Mobhí
Dublin, Ireland 06.2009
Skills
- Audit Planning, Execution & Completion
- Audit Compliance
- Double Entry bookkeeping
- Training new graduates
- Client communications
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & power Point
- Internal and client facing communication experience
Hurling, Gaelic Football, Irish dancing & Basketballl
Extremely interested in watching and participating in a whole host of sports, while being a member of two GAA clubs here in Vancouver whom complete in competitions in spring and summer months.
Timeline
Facilities Assistant
Hollyburn Family Services
08.2023 - 02.2025
Audit & Assurance Associate
Baker Tilly Ireland Chartered Accountants/ Azets
09.2019 - 04.2023
Bar Staff Member
Na Fianna
01.2019 - 12.2022
Accounting Trainee
Barr Pomeroy Chartered Accountants
09.2018 - 09.2019
Accounting Intern
BKRM
08.2017 - 09.2017
External Contractor
Bachelors Coffee
09.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Logistics Manager
Sparkles Dance floors
02.2015 - 05.2017
Training Contract -
Chartered Accountants Ireland
BA.Hons - Accounting and Finance
National College of Ireland
Leacing Certificate -
Scoil Chaitríona
Elementary School -
Scoil Mobhí
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