Aidan Mc Carron
About Aidan Mc Carron
Aidan Mc Carron is a Financial Reporting Accountant at Investec in County Dublin, Ireland, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting, having held positions at various financial institutions including Citi, Wells Fargo, and Prudential Assurance.
Work at Investec
Aidan Mc Carron has been employed at Investec since 2016, serving as a Financial Reporting Accountant for eight years in County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he is responsible for liaising with various teams, including Management Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Cost Accounting, and Tax. His work ensures comprehensive and accurate financial reporting, which is critical for the organization's operations. Aidan coordinates with the UK parent company concerning reporting, accounting, and the chart of accounts, facilitating effective communication and alignment between the two entities.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Investec, Aidan Mc Carron held several positions in the financial sector. He worked at Citi as a Treasury Accountant from 2006 to 2009. Following this, he served as an Accounting Consultant at Wells Fargo for 11 months in 2015-2016. Aidan also worked at St. James’s Place Wealth Management as a Senior Financial Accountant for five months in 2012 and at Prudential Assurance for one year in the same role from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he was a Senior Financial Accountant at ALD Automotive from 2014 to 2015 and worked at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. as a Treasury Accountant for 11 months in 2005-2006.
Education and Expertise
Aidan Mc Carron studied at the University of Lincoln, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from 1992 to 1996. He furthered his education by studying at ACCA, where he achieved a Professional Accounting Qualification. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, contributing to his expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
Key Responsibilities and Projects
In his current role, Aidan Mc Carron plays a key role in the preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts for the upcoming financial year. He engages in detailed analysis of underlying data to ensure the quality and completeness of financial reports, addressing any identified gaps. Additionally, he is involved in project-related work that focuses on the reconciliation of system reports, which is essential for maintaining accurate financial records.