Alison Hegarty

Accounting Professional

Singapore

About

Experience

  • Head of Finance at Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh
    Jan 2000 - Present · 26 yrs 6 mos

    Reporting to the Principal and responsible for eight Finance staff. Annual budget of £17m Supervision of the preparation and submission of statutory financial and other returns to SFC, HESA, SAAS and other external agencies. Supervision of the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end group accounts for presentation to Senior Management Group and Board of Governors. Quantification and monitoring of financial exposure risks. Control and monitoring of the College's Treasury Management activities in order to minimise risk and maximise return. Evaluation and monitoring of financial control systems. Involvement in development of the Finance and Management Information Systems. Design, implementation, maintenance and review of College financial procedures. Attendance at Finance and Audit Committees, support and advise Board members Liaison with internal and external auditors and response to Management Letter. Attendance at Scottish Universities Finance Directors Group and other external groups as required Financial management of research projects including the monitoring and control of various income streams Preparation of Strategic Financial Plan. Control and management of the cashflow of the college. Supervision of the preparation and submission of VAT returns and ensure compliance throughout the College of HMRC legislation. Contribution to team and departmental development to ensure provision of an effective financial service. Regular liaison with budget holders to provide support and advice on the financial and budgetary aspect of their operational activities. Annual statutory accounts preparation. Preparation of the annual budget (including apportionment of grant funding to specific schools). Administration of US Federal Stafford Loans and associated liaison with US Government bodies, lenders and students

  • Lorne Area Housing Association, Edinburgh (14 yrs 1 mo)
    • Finance Manager
      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Reporting to the Director Preparation of monthly management accounts for 3 service areas with variance analysis and associated commentary. Monthly liaison with heads of service to discuss budgetary control information and relevant variances. Annual accounts preparation including liaison with external auditors. Preparation and submission of statutory financial and other returns of Scottish Homes, Inland Revenue, HMCE and other external auditors. Development and monitoring of policies and procedures to ensure that effective operations and internal controls are in place. Liaising with internal and external auditors and other consultants regarding the provision of specialist services. Liaising with external support consultants to ensure provision of network support.

    • Finance Assistant
      Jan 1986 - Jan 1998 · 12 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for the preparation of accounts to trial balance. Purchase and general ledger maintenance. Control of banking and bank reconciliations. Rent accounting. Preparation of statutory returns. Processing monthly payroll - dealing with queries

  • Finance Assistant at John Kennedy Construction Ltd
    Jan 1984 - Jan 1986 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Purchase and general ledger maintenance. Control of banking and bank reconciliations. Preparation of statutory returns. Processing monthly payroll

  • Finance Assistant at Esmond Smith Construction Ltd, Edinburgh
    Jan 1977 - Jan 1984 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Purchase and general ledger maintenance. Control of banking and bank reconciliations. Preparation of statutory returns. Processing monthly payroll

  • Sales invoice processing at Stephen Wilson Services Ltd (now UK Plant), Edinburgh
    Jan 1976 - Jan 1977 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Financial reporting