ARUN GOWDA H S
Finance Trainee Accountant
Dublin, Near Sorrento, Green Ln, Easton, Leixlip, Co. Kildare,
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Accountant
TaxAssist Accountants
- Prepare and submit payroll files through Revenue Online Service (ROS), ensuring full compliance.
- Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls using BrightPay.
- Ensure accurate PAYE deductions, pension contributions, and salary payments.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
- Assist in creating financial reports and ad-hoc analysis for management.
- Support budgeting and forecasting tasks by preparing structured Excel models.
- Handle client queries, meeting scheduling, and front-desk operations.
- Collaborate with senior accountants on audits and day-to-day administrative tasks.
Accounting Intern
TaxAssist Accountants
- Familiar with operating Uploaded and categorized client invoices using AutoEntry; transferred data to QuickBooks.
- Verified supplier invoices, expense claims, and performed basic account reconciliations.
- Assisted with bookkeeping, ensuring accurate and timely financial data entry.
- Supported documentation management and workflow tracking.
- Prepared initial drafts of financial statements and tax-related documents where required.
Event Assistant
Spick Events
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed event budgets using Excel and supported bookkeeping, preparing profit and loss statements, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Coordinated with vendors and internal teams, applying strong interpersonal and time management skills to ensure timely execution of event operations.
- Oversaw financial document preparation and participated in client meetings, reflecting administrative responsibility and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated accuracy in compiling financial records and cash flows, contributing to strategic reporting and resource planning.
Education
MSc - Finance
09.2025
- Core Subjects: Applied Financial Econometrics, Corporate Finance and Valuation, Asset Pricing and Management, Advanced Derivatives, Financial Risk Analysis, Finance Live, Data Management & Analytics in Finance.
- Notable Project:
- Analysed stock returns (2010–2015) using CAPM and APT models, tested market sensitivity and factor relevance through regression and hypothesis testing, and compared model effectiveness in explaining return dynamics.
- Constructed and compared mean-variance efficient frontiers using 17 Fama-French industry and factor-mimicking portfolios (1963–2024), both with and without a risk-free asset. Evaluated in-sample and out-of-sample performance, Sharpe ratios, tangency portfolios, and explored practical investment implications for portfolio managers.
- Built a €1M equity-only portfolio using Bloomberg and PRTU, justifying asset selection through financial ratios, macro trends, and investment strategy. Tracked and compared portfolio performance over time, providing screenshots and analysis of value changes, with no interim trading allowed.
- Evaluated the performance of the 60/40 portfolio (U.S. equities and bonds) from 2000–2024 using Bloomberg Terminal data. Assessed diversification benefits, return patterns, and risk metrics across market cycles to determine its long-term effectiveness.
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
08.2023
- Core Subjects: Advanced Financial Accounting, Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions, Financial Management, Advanced Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Disclosures.
- Notable Project:
- Explored how Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage working capital using secondary data. Applied principles from Financial Management to assess liquidity challenges and recommend improvements for cash cycle optimization.
- Studied real-world cases of financial misreporting (e.g., Satyam scandal), identifying loopholes in corporate governance and disclosure. Suggested improvements based on best practices in corporate transparency.
Skills
Accounting Software: BrightPay, QuickBooks, AutoEntry
Financial Tools: Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Payroll Templates), Word, PowerPoint
Analytical Tools: R Studio, Bloomberg (academic use)
Tax Knowledge: Payroll processing, PAYE, VAT, and basic tax computations
Bloomberg: Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate
Excellent attention to detail and time management
Strong client communication and relationship management skills
Professional handling of front-desk duties and client correspondence
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities
Eager to advance through ACCA qualification and career growth in accounting
Summary
Finance professional skilled in accounting principles, financial reporting, and data analysis. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver accurate results. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high standards. Ready to contribute to organizational success and drive impactful financial outcomes. Ambitious Accounting Assistant demonstrating strong background in employee expense management and vendor relations. Skilled in managing outstanding invoices to reduce payment time. Eager to fulfill role of increased responsibility to add value to dynamic accounting team.
Timeline
Event Assistant - Spick Events
01.2022 - 03.2023
Trainee Accountant - TaxAssist Accountants
Accounting Intern - TaxAssist Accountants
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