MEET THE HIRING MANAGER
Catherine Kehoe
Group Financial Controller
Get to know the people who grow teams at Origina. You will learn about our hiring managers’ career paths and what they look for in candidates during the interview process.
Get to know Catherine’s favorite:
Quote
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.“
– Nelson Mandela
Influential Person
Amy Connolly – Sculpted by Amy
I think it is amazing what she has achieved in the beauty industry. She is an inspiration to any woman in business.
Holiday
Canet-en – Roussillon in the South of France. I go there with my family every year.
Book
I don’t have a favourite book, but I like anything written by Marian Keyes. Her novels are light-hearted and funny and give you a chance to escape from day-to-day life!
An interview with our hiring manager
What was your first job?
My first job was in my dad’s pub in Clane when I was 13 years old. My job was to make ham salad sandwiches and serve them at lunchtime! I continued working there right until I finished college.
It was a great place to learn about customer service and working as part of a team. These skills have been extremely useful in my working life!
What’s a fun fact about you that you’d like to share?
I have completed two parachute jumps; one in Australia and one in Ireland.
What are your hobbies? What do you do in your spare time?
As a busy mum, I don’t have much spare time! However, when I do I love to do some yoga and take walks around Blessington Lake near where I live.
Finally, I am involved with the local Christmas Lights group in Blessington, which helps me give something back to the community.
How is Origina different from any other company that you worked for in the past?
Origina is a vibrant and fun place to work. The culture is very inclusive, and everyone has a voice. The people here are great, that is the main difference to me!
What does day-to-day look like as a Financial Controller at Origina?
My job involves all areas of accounting. This includes compliance, month-end, audit, and taxation. I am in charge of the day-to-day running of the Finance Team along with our Finance Director and the Team works very well together.
What interview tips would you have for someone applying for a role with Origina?
- Research the Company and understand what we do.
- Show how your studies and experience are relevant to the job.
- Be authentic – show your true self.
- Explain why you want to work at Origina and what benefits you can bring to the company.
Origina is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Origina are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.