Firm:	EY Ireland
Position:	Partner - Assurance
Address:	EY Building Harcourt Centre Harcourt Street Dublin 2
Phone:	+353 1 221 2954
Email:	helen.kerr@ie.ey.com
Personal URL:	http://eyfinancialservicesthoughtgallery.ie/profile/helen-kerr/#sthash.9OsNKNIi.dpuf

Special Areas:

Banking, Leasing, Financial Accounting Solutions.

Projects:

In 2011, Helen was seconded to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) where she was involved in the 2011 Financial Measures Project, presenting to the Troika as well as being the representative on the Department of Finance Credit-Related Working Groups. Since then, she has led some of the largest Asset Quality Review projects, SSM Readiness assessments and is currently involved in various IFRS 9, 15 and 16 change programmes.

Career:

Helen Kerr is an Assurance Partner, specialising in Banking, Payments, and regulated financial institutions. She also serves as the People Partner on the Irish Financial Services Leadership Team.
With over 20 years of experience in Banking and Capital Markets, Helen provides regulatory and assurance services to a broad range of clients. Her expertise spans complex audits, large-scale accounting change programmes, business impact assessments, and IPO readiness. She works extensively across the Irish and UK regulated financial services markets, supporting clients from global financial institutions and fintechs to payment providers and start-ups.

As People Partner, Helen is passionate about shaping EY's employee value proposition and fostering a culture that supports meaningful, impactful careers. She is committed to creating an environment that prioritises well-being, flexibility, and personal growth. Helen’s leadership style is rooted in empowerment. She encourages people to be themselves, stretch beyond their comfort zones, and develop new skills -always with the support and guidance needed to thrive. Her focus is on unlocking potential and helping individuals achieve their best.

Qualifications:

Helen holds a B.Sc in Business Management, majoring in accounting.

Memberships:

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.