1. Niall O’Driscoll BBS, ACA
CURRICULUM VITAE
Tel Mob: +1 345 326 8142 - E m a i l : niall.g.odriscoll@gmail.com
Education and qualifications
Year Institution Qualification Result
2009 -
2013
Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Ireland
ACA Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2012
2005 -
2009
University of Limerick, Ireland BBS
Bachelor of
Business
Studies
Majored in Accounting and Finance
Also studied Management Information Systems, Management,
Marketing, Economics and Law
Awarded high 2
nd
class level 1 honors in every year of study
1999 -
2005
Hamilton High School, Cork Irish Leaving
Certificate
470 points (out of a total 600) including A’s in Accounting,
Economics and Business Studies
Employment details
January 2015 - Present Harmonic Fund Services Senior Fund Accountant
Harmonic Fund Services are an international fund administrator, within the asset management industry in the Cayman Islands. I am
primarily responsible for the back office operations and management reporting for a portfolio of private equity clients, including
onshore and offshore based funds.
Skills developed and achievements
 Calculation of quarterly NAVs, and preparation of partner capital statements to be distributed to investors
 Preparation of quarterly US GAAP financial statements to be distributed to investors
 Liaising with auditors and assisting with the audit process
 Running of capital calls and distributions. Including, allocation to investors, and preparation and distribution of notices to investors
 Maintenance of day to day accounting and client needs, including; schedule of investments, capital summary’s, cash
reconciliations, management fee calculations, and preferred return calculations
September 2013 – December 2014 KPMG Grand Cayman Audit Supervisor
Gained experience in the captive insurance sector. Managed a portfolio of captive insurance clients, ensuring high quality
audits were performed and all financial statement reporting deadlines were met.
Skills developed and achievements
 Managing audit teams both in Cayman and abroad
 Prepared and reviewed US GAAP financial statements for filing with Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)
 Ensured clients operations were in line with CIMA requirements, and all reporting deadlines were met
 Tested investments for appropriate valuation and reserves to ensure they were adequate to cover potential liabilities
 Awarded strong performance ratings
November 2009- June 2013 KPMG Cork Audit Senior/Trainee
Gained valuable audit and advisory experience in a number of industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, pharmaceutical and
financial services. Appointed audit senior on a number of large engagements, managing teams of up to 5 people.
Skills developed and achievements
 Obtained an in depth knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP, through studies and on the job experience
 Extensive experience in preparing financial statements in line with IFRS and Irish GAAP
 Evaluated and tested the design and operation of accounting and internal control systems
 When necessary, offered recommendations for improvement of internal controls systems
 Presented board reports to communicate audit findings to senior management and stakeholders
 Coordination of reporting to the global firm on international audit assignments
 Awarded strong performance ratings

2. Client Overview and Responsibilities
Below are some details of the assignments which I performed during various employments.
Client Industry/Overview
Portfolio of funds invested primarily in private
equity investments – (Harmonic Fund Services)
 Preparation of quarterly US GAAP financial statements
 Communication of partner capital statements to Investors
 Maintenance of schedule of investments, capital summary’s, and cash
reconciliations
 Running of capital calls and distributions, allocating to investors and
communication of notices to investors.
Captive Insurance client portfolio – (KPMG Grand
Cayman)
 Audited a portfolio of captive insurance companies
 Ensured clients operations were in line with CIMA regulations and ensured that
all reporting deadlines were met
 Ensured investment assets valued appropriately and also that reserves were
adequate to cover the potential liabilities
 Prepared and reviewed financial statements in line with US GAAP.
Kernel Capital Partners Investment Fund – (KPMG
Ireland)
 Audit of three investment funds, which involved testing to ensure valuations in
line with the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation
Guidelines
 Audit of parent Management Company and preparation of 14 sets of financial
statements.
FMC International Limited – (KPMG Ireland)  SEC registrant pharmaceutical company (group reporting to KPMG Philadelphia
under US GAAP
 Statutory financial statements under Irish GAAP), also preparation of
deconsolidation of accounts.
GE Medical Systems Limited – (KPMG Ireland)  Healthcare manufacturing company (Statutory audit under Irish GAAP)
PepsiCo International – (KPMG Ireland)  Audit of Pepsi Food and Beverages UK Limited and PepsiCo International
Limited, both subsidiaries of the PepsiCo Group
Professional activities:
 Completed the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments course, run by the Chartered Alternative Investment Association
(CAIA)
 Member of the Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants (CISPA)
 Completed in-house Anti Money Laundering training course
 KPMG training facilitator, included conducting and presenting at various KPMG training sessions
 Active member of the KPMG Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team
IT SKILLS
 Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
 Experience in the use of SAP
 FundManager 3, Harmonic in house integrated accounting software
OTHER INTERESTS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES
 Played division 1 rugby in the All Ireland League with Cork Constitution rugby club
 Holder of All Ireland Senior Cup, Munster Senior Cup and Junior Cup rugby medals
 Represented Munster Rugby at 7s and underage level
 Captained the Cayman Islands national 7s side at numerous international events
 Involved in coaching of underage rugby teams in local club.
 Member of the Cayman Islands Gaelic Football Association
REFERENCES - Available on request