1. John Donovan
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79 Bannow Road Cabra West Dublin 7 Ireland | Mobile: 085-7180682 | Home: (01) 8385740 |
Email: Donovan_john@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE___
I wish to apply for the Trainee Accountant position as I feel that the opportunity within both the business community
and your firm, coupled with my professional experience, education, and abilities would be advantageous both to the
growth of the firm and myself. I feel that I am a diligent and highly motivated worker who strives to take on
challenges and find solutions to problems. I strive to always be punctual and I believe that I am able to adapt in
different situations and learn new skills quite quickly.
Date of birth: 4th March 1986
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION_
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland (ICAI)
Passed CAP 1 examinations – Subjects include:
Financial Accounting, Finance, Management Accounting, Taxation and Law
Awaiting commencement of CAP 2 lectures
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____
November 2008 – November 2009
Mazars
Trainee Chartered Accountant / Tax Advisor
In this role my duties included, inter alia:
• Preparation and submission of Irish and UK Corporation and Income tax returns
• Management of the Revenue Online Service (ROS) inbox and checking of assessments and other taxation
issues with Revenue.
• Photocopying Audit files and preparation of corporation tax files.
• Client visits for onsite review of tax computations and aiding audit colleagues with their assessments.
• Liaising with members of the audit, company secretarial services, accounting and payroll services and
consulting team members in relation to various tasks such as tenders, client queries and internal queries on
various issues.
• Preparation of tenders/engagement letters to clients as well as a variety of other correspondence to clients
and Revenue.
• Preparation and presentation of tax presentations to my team members for training.
• Assisting seniors with both SME’s and larger multinational clients and management of my client list.
• Drafting of fees to clients and management of client work in progress in relation to the specific budget to the
client.
• Value Added Tax related submissions and research queries.
• Outsourced Accounting preparation and Accounts Management such as Bank statement updating, payment
transfers and other ad hoc duties as required.
79 Bannow Road Cabra West Dublin 7 Ireland | Mobile: 0857180682 | Home: (01) 8385740 | Email:
Donovan_john@hotmail.com
2. June 2005 – June 2008
Ladbrokes Bookmakers
Managers Training Assistant (MTA)
In my role as an MTA my duties included:
• Opening/ Closing and management of several different shops at various locations.
• Dealing with customers enquires ranging from betting rules to individual betting situations.
• Training and management of new staff members.
• Cash management and budget setting, in particular during race meeting (Galway, Fairyhouse, etc)
• Aiding the running of race meetings on the race courses throughout Ireland.
• Ordering stock and stock taking.
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_EDUCTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS_
2007 – 2008: Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB)
Bachelor of Business Specialising in Accounting and Service Quality Management (2.1 Grade
Honours) BBS (Hons)
2004 – 2007: Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB)
Bachelor of Business in Information Technology and French (2.1 Grade Ordinary) BBS (Ord)
1998 – 2004: Saint Declan’s College, Nephin Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7.
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_INTERESTS_
Some of my interests would include reading novels, walking, tag rugby, computers, swimming and socialising with
friends. I also like to keep up with current affairs as much as possible and I enjoy learning new languages. I enjoy
public speaking and debating, which I actively took part in during college.
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SKILLS & COMPETENCIES__
I would see myself as being a highly motivated individual who is determined in getting his goals in life. I am an
extremely diligent and professional individual with a keen eye for detail. I am always punctual and willing to go the
extra mile whether it is a team orientated or individual task.
I have excellent interpersonal skills and would be seen as a people person. In my roles as a MTA and a trainee
chartered accountant, I had the chance to both function as part of a group and also take a front line leadership role, in
particular within my role as an MTA, as I would have to motivate staff members to provide customers with a top
class service at all times. I am seen as being a person who strives take on challenges and provide solutions.
I am extremely proficient in using IT packages such as MS Office, Alphatax, Sage, Vantage, Taxfind and Lexis
Nexis. Additionally, I am quite proficient in the French language as I have studied the language at undergraduate
level and have lived in France for several months during my undergraduate degree.
REFERENCES__
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References readily available on request
79 Bannow Road Cabra West Dublin 7 Ireland | Mobile: 0857180682 | Home: (01) 8385740 | Email:
Donovan_john@hotmail.com