Carmel Whelan
Finance and Compliance professional
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About
Highly organized and dependable Finance and Compliance professional with over 20 years of experience in senior administrative oversight, financial reporting, and regulatory management. Proven expertise in managing year-end accounts, quarterly reporting for governing bodies, and ISO quality control. Adept at developing and implementing organizational policies to meet strict audit and inspection standards.
Seeking the Finance & Compliance Lead role to apply advanced technical proficiency and strategic operational skills toward organizational efficiency.
Experience
Finance and Compliance Professional at Garden of Eden Community Childcare Center (2004-01 – Present)
- Managed reception duties, meeting and greeting parents and children
- Management weekly and monthly fees from parents. Ensuring all payments are up to date.
- Liaising with National Childcare Scheme, completing weekly returns, setting up fee table and crèche calendars. Ensuring compliance regarding all required paperwork, financial reporting, and attendance for children. As required completing quality audits.
- Prepared and managed year-end and quarterly accounts for governing bodies
- Handled revenue payments and official correspondence
- Maintained staff rosters and children's attendance records
- Developed, implemented, and rolled out organisational policies
- Ensured all administrative paperwork met the highest standards
- Ensured compliance with governing body requirements and inspections
- Organised and coordinated in-house events
Reception and Administrative Professional at IPS Groupage Services (1996-01 – 2004-12)
- Managed busy reception desk and operated 28 telephone lines
- Provided PA support to the Managing Director
- Handled invoicing, quotations, and customer clearance processes
- Managed customer queries and issue resolution
- Managed a team of creditors within the accounts department
- Maintained purchasing accounts and conducted audits
- Used Pegasus Accounts and Microsoft Excel
- Served as Quality Control Manager for ISO compliance
Education
Leaving Certificate – Rosary College
FETAC Level 5 in Interior Design – Coláiste Dhúlaigh
