Sotiris Iakovakis

Experience

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  Olympiacos SFP

  Oct 2001 - Feb 2012

  Professional Athlete (Athletics)

  • Contested in 400m hurdles, 400m and 4x400m, with personal bests: 49.9 (400mh), 46.45 (400m), 3.06.30 (4x400m).• Participated as a key member of the Greek national team and a member of the Olympic Games of 2008.• Won 17 medals in Greek national Championships, 1 bronze medal in European Cup and 3 gold medals in Balkan Games.

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  Sports Comm S.A.

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  Analyst and Data Editor

  • Analyzed statistical data on the Greek Basketball league and Euro league.

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  KPMG Greece

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2016

  Representative Clients: Allianz Hellas, Teleperformance Hellas, Matrix Hellas, Arla, Juwi Hellas, Rolls-Royce Marine Hellas SA, National Bank of Greece (NBG), Accenture AE, Delifrance Hellas, OPAP, ZARA Group, Elval (Group VIOHALCO), Mercedes Benz Hellas.• Involved in statutory audit engagements as an assistant in the audit team.• Engaged in NBG Asset Quality Review (AQR).• Member of the KPMG team for the corporate credit file review.• Involved in tax engagements as an assistant tax specialist on the grounds of Annual Tax Certificate.• Auditor-in-charge in Rolls-Royce Marine Hellas SA & Algae Farms (Hellas) for statutory purposes.• Auditor-in-charge in Juwi Hellas, Matrix Hellas & Delifrance Hellas for statutory and Tax purposes. Show less

  • Senior - Audit & Tax Audit

    Jul 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Assistant - Audit & Tax Audit

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2014
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  Green Cola

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

  Financial & Business Controller

  • Achieved 15m Euros Turnover with 6 People Team Headcount.• Designated Head of Business Performance Management & Controls for Greece and 12 Countries in Europe (Balkan, Cyprus).• Performed financial activities, such as Planning, Financial Analysis, Costing, Budgeting, Internal Audit and Commercial Finance.• Coordinated Business Performance and Controls, Sales analysis (volume, mix, price), Factory KPIs and New ERP implementation.• Reduced monthly closing date by 5 days and transformed Business Performance Management Reports. Show less

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  General Mills

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2021

  Financial Controller Greece / Accounting & Tax Manager EEM / Member of the Board of Directors (GMH)

  • Achieved 200m+ Euros Turnover, 20 people Team Headcount.• Appointed member of the EEM Finance Leadership Team.• Accomplished and maintained top class compliance standards.• Designated Head of Business Performance Management & Controls for Greece, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Belgium.• Reported (US GAAP) for 33 countries/markets (Central & Eastern Europe, Balkans, Nordics, Baltic’s, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Malta).• Supervised the preparation of Financial Statements for Greece (ELP), Sweden (Swedish GAAP) & Norway.• Accomplished Route-to-market Restructuring, Full-Service Distributor Model implementation in Greece and Sweden.• Set up the Accounting Team in Greece, developed My Data - Electronic Books, reconciled SAP Automatic Bank and coordinated Centralization of Marketing expenses. Show less

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  Karamolegos Bakery S.A.

  Mar 2021 - Jan 2023

  Chief Financial Officer - Apollonion Bakery

  • Achieved 22m Euros Turnover, 30 people Team Headcount.• Appointed member of Karamolegos group Leadership team. Contribute to the development of group strategy.• Created and developed a Business Performance Management Report system from a zero basis.• Implemented a five-year Business Plan for refinancing purposes. Achieved a loan of 16m Euros.• Established and maintained internal reports, controls and processes. Coordinated new ERP implementation and B2B sales strategy.• Supervised the preparation of Financial Statements (IFRS).• Set up the Finance Team and assisted in their development. Integrated Finance with the commercial teams. Show less

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  Speedex Courier SA

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  Chief Financial Officer

  • Speedex courier is a leading Greek Courier Services company operating in more than 200 places in Greece. Member of Sfakianakis Group of companies, Speedex delivers first class courier services in Greece.• Lead, direct, and control the organization’s financial resources to maintain Company’s short and long- term financial health at business unit level.• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the top executive level to develop and implement a financial strategy that is in alignment with Company’s business objectives.• Establish and maintain positive relationships with banks, and other financial institutions.• Direct the preparation of the organization’s financial reports, such as profit and loss statement, balance sheet, management financial reports, and regulatory reports. Show less

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  Landis+Gyr

  Oct 2023 - now

  Head of Controlling, Reporting & Tax Compliance

  • Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. With sales of USD 1.9 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 7,800 talented people across five continents.