Benjamin Buckley-Hallion
Dublin
Summary
Adept Business Specialist with a proven track record at Aviva Life, Pensions and Investments, enhancing client engagement and streamlining investment processes. Excelled in analytical roles, evidenced by sophisticated investment calculations and insightful customer data analyses. Skilled in Microsoft Office and teamwork, my time at KPMG and Aviva honed my internal controls acumen, contributing significantly to financial accuracy and client trust.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor
KPMG
01.2022 - 09.2022
- As part of my third-year placement program, I was selected by KPMG to work in their CHECC Audit department.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format, and reconciled balances.
- Trusted with various tasks during my time with KPMG; these included VAT calculations, invoice checks, financial statement reviews, client communications, and basic office administration.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
- My experience at KPMG has helped me gain valuable insight into the financial sector and business infrastructure.
Business Specialist
Aviva Life, Pensions and Investments
Dublin
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with external advisors, such as brokers, bankers, and accountants, in order to facilitate the successful completion of transactions.
- Performed extensive analytical investment calculations and reports.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
- Performed ad hoc analyses of customer data to generate insights.
- Participated in training sessions on new software applications related to reconciliation tasks.
- Provided support to sales teams by creating marketing materials, writing proposals, and responding to customer inquiries.
Duty Manager
Texaco Cornelscourt
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Foxrock Motor Company.
- As part of my job within the Foxrock Motor Company, I performed general office duties, coordinated and implemented shop orders on a weekly basis, and have been entrusted with securing premises at the end of the day's business.
- This job has also helped improve my customer communications, while also building relationships with consistent clients and suppliers.
- In addition, I have a responsibility for cash counts and securing valuable stock.
- Took care of customer problem escalated by other staff members.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
Education
Secondary Education -
Oatlands College
Mount Merrion, Co Dublin06-2019
B.Sc. - Business and Management, specialising in Accounting and Finance
TU Dublin
Dublin, Dublin 2Skills
- IT Literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Client engagement
- Internal controls
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness-related activities, member of the DLSP rugby club, training twice weekly, and competing in matches
- Traveling, learning about new cultures, and interacting with people from different nationalities
- Following sports such as soccer, rugby, and GAA, and attending various matches
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Specialist
Aviva Life, Pensions and Investments
06.2023 - 10.2024
Auditor
KPMG
01.2022 - 09.2022
Duty Manager
Texaco Cornelscourt
06.2019 - 03.2023
Secondary Education -
Oatlands College
B.Sc. - Business and Management, specialising in Accounting and Finance
TU Dublin
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