Mark O'Neill

Seeking a sales or operational role where my skills, qualifications, and determination to be successful will make an impact. Highly driven and self-motivated individual, with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Possessing a professional, confident, and organized approach to work while operating with objectivity, independence, and integrity always.

I am a fully qualified chartered accountant (ACA) with 4 years tax experience in the Technology, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors. My professional background extends to roles within KPMG's Research and Development, Global Mobility Services, Private Clients and Income tax departments.

My experience in the income tax department spans both compliance and advisory, across both Global Mobility Services (GMS) and Private Clients. I have experience in performance & reward, developing innovative solutions that drive engagement, retention and higher performance for organisations including the tax implications associated.

While working in KPMG's Research and Development department I prepared R&D tax credit claims and reports. Additionally, I contributed to the preparation of Research, Development, and Innovation grant applications. My responsibilities also encompassed conducting due diligence on R&D projects in the context of corporate mergers and acquisitions and providing support to clients during audits of their R&D claims.

• 09/01/17, 05/01/18, Grant Thornton, Corporate Audit Internship, Full-Time
• 2016, 2017, Allied Recycling, Office operative and general labourer, Part-Time
• 2015, 2016, Verve/Because Experiential Marketing, Brand Ambassador, Part-Time

• Ran the Amsterdam marathon in 2022 and have run several half marathons in Ireland.
• Represented my school in both the Leinster Schools Senior and Junior Challenge Cup.
• Represented my rugby club in Leinster U20’s Premier 1 Division.
• Attended a rugby academy in France for one year gaining fluency in French language.
• Went to Kenya in 2015 to assist with the building of a school.
• Played on KPMG rugby and tag rugby team during my time with the company.
• Competed in two charity white collar boxing events (raising over €15,000) and one university boxing match.
• Travelled around Southeast Asia and Central America.
• Climbed Acatenango, Antigua, Guatemala (Active Volcano at 3,946m)
• Spent two university summers in USA working on a J1 visa.
• PADI Scuba diving licence
• Driving license
• White Card

• May 2023, St. Michaels House, Spent time completing gardening and painting work. St. Michael's House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities and their families.
• November 2022, Movember, Ran 160kms/100miles and grew a moustache for Movember. Movember raises awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.
• March 2021, Pieta House & Irish Cancer Society, Completed a 100km cycle with two friends, in aid of Pieta House & Irish Cancer Society. Collectively raising €2,630 in advance of the cycle.