vcardCiara Ryan

Associate
Building 4100
Avenue 4000
Cork Airport Business Park
Cork T12 AP97
About

Ms. Ryan is a Transaction Leader based in Cork with over seven years of experience spanning audit, accounting, financial reporting, and financial services. She combines strong technical expertise with a client-focused approach, guiding individuals through significant financial decisions and transactions. Her diverse background across professional services, industry, and wealth management enables her to understand clients' unique needs and deliver practical, tailored solutions.

skills

Financial reporting, alternative investments, audit & assurance, accounts preparation, financial statement analysis, client relationship management, project management.

education

ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant)

Level 8 Bachelor of Business (BBS) with German, Economics and Finance, South East Technological University

Experience

Ciara began her career with PwC in audit, working with a range of clients and developing strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. During this time, she gained extensive experience in financial statement analysis, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement.

Seeking hands-on experience in accounts preparation and working directly with businesses, Ciara then worked for an SME accounting firm, where she supported clients with year-end accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and business advisory services.

Most recently, Ciara worked for BNY as a Senior Associate in alternative investment financial reporting. In this role, she managed financial reporting requirements for alternative investment clients, led teams, and worked closely with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of complex reporting obligations.

getting to know you

Outside of work, Ciara enjoys reading, cooking, travelling, staying active at the gym, and crochet.

Ich kann Benchmark International und das Team um Christopher Kirby und Ciara Ryan, die die passenden Investoren für unser Unternehmen gefunden haben, nur wärmstens empfehlen. Ihre Professionalität, Kommunikation und Detailgenauigkeit haben einen potenziell komplizierten Prozess unkompliziert und gut organisiert gestaltet. Sie haben sich die Zeit genommen, unser Unternehmen, unsere Ziele und unsere Prioritäten zu verstehen. Wir fühlten uns stets gut betreut und informiert, und ihre Beratung war von Anfang bis Ende unschätzbar wertvoll. Wir sind mit dem Ergebnis äußerst zufrieden und würden sie jedem Unternehmer, der seine Optionen prüft, uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Sie haben uns eine professionelle, reibungslose und positive Erfahrung ermöglicht. Ich würde Benchmark International und insbesondere Christopher und Ciara jedem empfehlen, der das zukünftige Wachstum seines Unternehmens plant. *
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