Derick O’ Donnachaidh
About Derick O’ Donnachaidh
Derick O’ Donnachaidh is an Assistant Financial Controller at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in financial management and auditing, including a notable tenure at Deloitte Australia.
Work at Americold
Derick O’ Donnachaidh has been serving as the Assistant Financial Controller at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2017. He is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he oversees financial operations and reporting, contributing to the company's financial health and strategic objectives. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Corporate Reporting Manager at Americold from 2015 to 2017, where he managed corporate financial reporting processes.
Education and Expertise
Derick O’ Donnachaidh holds a Master of Business Studies (MBS) in Accounting from Dublin City University, which he completed in 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting and Finance from the same institution, graduating in 1998. Additionally, he studied at the Australian College of Applied Professions, where he obtained a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science in 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management and auditing.
Background
Before joining Americold, Derick O’ Donnachaidh had a significant tenure at Deloitte Australia, where he worked for eight years as an Account Director from 2007 to 2015. He also held the position of Senior Analyst at Deloitte from 2004 to 2006. His career includes a brief career break in 2015, during which he served as a Director for five months. His experience encompasses auditing private businesses, franchises, and listed entities, with a focus on consumer business and transport sectors.
Achievements in Mentorship and Training
During his time at Deloitte Australia, Derick O’ Donnachaidh played a key role in the graduate recruitment process. He served as a facilitator for audit technical training, providing guidance to graduates and analysts. Additionally, he acted as a mentor and coach to numerous team members, including direct reports, helping to develop their skills and careers in the financial sector.