- I have been a volunteer with Omagh Credit Union for a number of years therefore I'm familiar with organisations polices and procedures
Fiona Murphy
Omagh,Co. Tyrone
Summary
Experienced Trust Officer specialising in financial reporting and contract management. Manages budget preparation and financial statements, ensuring clear stakeholder communication. Conducts comprehensive financial checks to uphold fiscal integrity. Delivers precise financial processes while fostering collaboration and problem-solving within diverse teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Trust Officer
Derry Diocesan Trust
Derry, Derry
04.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end UK and ROI payroll for 51 parishes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Review parish accounts in detail to support consolidation into Derry Diocesan Trust.
- Conducted support visits to parishes, performing financial and governance checks to enhance accountability.
- Attend trustee board meetings and relevant sub-committee meetings.
- Handle diocesan recruitment responsibilities.
- Assisted in reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures across diocese to align with best practices.
Administrative & Finance Manager
Omagh Women's Aid
Omagh, Co. Tyrone
08.1995 - 03.2025
- Administer contract management compliance through documentation checks for funders.
- Coordinate stakeholder working relationships to support smooth delivery.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close to keep financial statements accurate.
- Process payroll and handle statutory legal requirements accurately and on time.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support business objectives.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate account reconciliations.
- Handle transactions by raising, recording, and reconciling related entries.
- Lead teams as senior manager with line management and performance oversight.
- Develop and maintain human resource records for consistent governance.
- Supported recruitment function to facilitate timely hiring and meet staffing requirements.
- Provide reports to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Reported to board of directors, delivering concise updates on financial status and compliance.
- File required returns to meet ongoing compliance obligations.
Accounts Clerk
Queens University of Belfast
Belfast , Co Antrim
10.1994 - 08.1995
- Processed internal and external payments to ensure timely finance operations.
- Filed and maintained accurate records, supporting efficient finance audits.
- Handled written and telephone queries, enhancing communication for finance department services.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute to team discussions about finance work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Ulster
Jordanstown, Co. Antrim01-1997
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Financial governance
- Contract management
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- People management
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
Interests
Timeline
Trust Officer
Derry Diocesan Trust
04.2025 - Current
Administrative & Finance Manager
Omagh Women's Aid
08.1995 - 03.2025
Accounts Clerk
Queens University of Belfast
10.1994 - 08.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
University of Ulster