Rory O'Brien
Randwick,Sydney
Summary
A dedicated, hardworking and focused accountant who has 3 years of audit experience in the Asset Wealth Management industry. Proven track record in delivering high-quality audit services to top-tier clients, enhancing operational efficiency, and mitigating financial
risks. Recently ACA qualified accountant who has been accepted into the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland in December 2023 who passed their final exams on first attempt who is ready to further develop their career.
My ambition is to apply my experience in the financial services industry to help organizations optimize their internal processes, improve financial performance, and achieve growth both professionally and personally.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Funds Financial Reporting Specialist
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Sydney, NSW
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with AASB and relevant regulatory requirements, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial transactions, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Maintained a strong understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in financial reporting to ensure continued relevance of company processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data for financial reporting purposes.
- Reviewed risk management disclosures and ensured these disclosures were in line with AASB 7 and AASB 13
- Supported the overall team for Financial Year end deliverables such as Distributions, BAS Filings and other Financial Reporting products
Asset Wealth Management Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
North Wall Quay, Dublin
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Auditing of funds including the valuation testing of funds, existence testing of funds, auditing of cash, capital and realised gains and losses
- Experienced statutory audits as well as termination audits and fund mergers.
- Audited financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and FRS 102.
- Developed Excel and Alteryx skills while performing the audit work using these software's
- Lead engagement teams and coached younger team members and was the team liaison between the audit team and the manager and partners.
- Reviewed junior members work and ensured the work was performed to a satisfactory level.
- Met numerous tight deadlines on time and provided work to a satisfactory level.
Key Clients:
J.P.Morgan Asset Management - ETFs - Multinational financial services firm:
- Reporting Framework: IFRS
- Key Metrics: Net Assets of over $10 Billion
- Years on Client: 3
Barings Asset Management Limited - Global Investment Manager
- Reporting Framework: UK GAAP
- Key Metrics: Net Assets of over $4 Billion
- Years on Client: 2
Churchill Asset Management - Private Capital Manager
- Reporting Framework: US GAAP and IFRS
- Key Metrics: $1.1 Trillion Assets under management
- Years on Client: 2
Education
ACA Qualified -
Chartered Accountants Ireland
2023
Master of Arts - Accounting
National University of Ireland Maynooth
2020
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
National University of Ireland Maynooth
2019
Irish Leaving Certificate -
Scoil Dara Kilcock, Co. Kildare
2015
Skills
- Communication Skills - Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles and choosing effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations
- Leadership Skills - Keep my colleagues motivated, resolve conflicts and deal with difficult decisions
- Teamwork Skills - Implementing ideas, communicating and listening to fellow teammates throughout my working, academic and sporting life has greatly improved my ability to work as part of a team
- Decision Making Skills - Made critical decisions dealing with the audit team, the management, partners, and the clients which the clients have benefited from These hard and fast thinking decisions define my character but also the ability to meet deadlines
Interests and Achievements
- IFS/ State Street prize for best thesis on the Masters in Accounting for 2019/2020
- Captain of Kilcock GAA Senior Football Team in 2023.
- Organised a fundraiser for Kilcock to raise funds for local sports teams.
- Volunteer in Kilcock community centre.
- Volunteered to aid the Simon Community as part of a Corporate Social Responsibility week.
References Available upon Request
Timeline
Funds Financial Reporting Specialist
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
06.2024 - Current
Asset Wealth Management Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
11.2020 - 01.2024
ACA Qualified -
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Master of Arts - Accounting
National University of Ireland Maynooth
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
National University of Ireland Maynooth
Irish Leaving Certificate -
Scoil Dara Kilcock, Co. Kildare