Experience

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  Ernst & young

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2005

  Accountant

  Dept. of Accounting Services to third parties

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  Pwc

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

  Assistant

  • Billing operations of audit partners.• SAP user (timesheet, expense reports, billing clients).• Control recoverability of audit clients' fees.• IFRS technical research.

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  Pwc

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2017

  Audit manager

  • Audit Manager in Financial Statements and Internal Controls audits of listed Group in London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100), with specialization in FMCG industry and Shared Services Centers (SSC).• Design, implement and lead audit procedures for SSC 1st centralized audit.• Managing Financial Statements audit for 18 countries in SSC and Internal Control Audits for 22 countries.• Lead teams up to 20 professionals with different cultural backgrounds.• Review the implementation of Internal Control Framework and respective mitigating controls under ISA and/or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act.• Provide guidance and expertise to professional staff in specialized issues including audits, internal control systems, remediation plans and regulatory compliance.• Plan engagement objectives to ensure compliance with professional standards and appropriately address risk.• Review Financial Statements for compliance under relevant GAAP (IFRS and local GAAP) on standalone and consolidation basis.• Maintain relationships with other engagement teams.• Monitor team progress against plan and drive performance.• Recruit and appraise the audit teams.• Lead the team by example, while being a career coach and mentor. Show less

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  Group roullier - lyda s.a.

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Country cfo

  • Manage all day-to-day accounting, banking, treasury and operating cash flow activities for effective financial planning.• Guide the team through implementation of financial and operational turnaround plans with clear objectives and actions.• Develop the new credit risk assessment system for sustaining business growth. • Implement internal control procedures and policies for credit risk management.• Implement new business forecast tools (Sales, P&L, CF) and redesign the annual budget process.• Provide forecasts and business decisions depending on different scenarios.• Assess various analysis and monitoring customer profitability, OPEX & Direct Marketing Expenses.• Review and approve Group reporting package on monthly basis and statutory financial statements.• Monitor cash balances and cash flow forecast on monthly and annual basis..• Arrange debt and equity financing.• Explore opportunities for new partnerships.• Establish and maintain robust relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. Show less

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  Groupe roullier - timac agro international

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2022

  Regional cfo - south eastern europe

  • Lead and direct the Finance, Controlling, Reporting, Accounting, Treasury, Credit and Admin/Procurement teams across 6 countries in South Eastern Europe region (SEE).• Provide strategic recommendations to the members of executive management team.• Monitor and direct the implementation of 5 year strategic business plans.• Advise on long-term business and financial planning. • Participate actively in Business Resilience planning and Risk Management decisions.• Develop new business forecast tools and sensitivity analysis.• Manage, enhance and streamline the processes for financial forecasting, budgeting and PL management.• Oversee and redirect cash flow and liquidity management.• Supervise financial reporting preparation (General Accounting, Payroll, IC reconciliations, Credit, Variance analysis etc.).• Redesign and strengthen administrative and accounting procedures for a secure business development in line with Group principles.• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory framework across SEE region and within Group.• Foster congenial relationship and professional communicational with Commercial Directors and Marketing Managers.• Understand and mitigate key elements of subsidiaries risk profile.• Construct and monitor reliable control systems in line with Group’s internal control framework.• Analyze economic trends and recommend tactical/strategic changes.• Implement operational flows that lead to tax optimization at Group level.• Collaborate with Group experts and external consultants for IT security and development of information systems.• Forge robust relationships with senior management and external partners and stakeholders (banks, tax, auditors, lawyers etc.).• Manage the development of a strong pipeline of talent for current/future success.• Recruit, mentor and appraise finance teams across SEE. Show less

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  Ideal standard international nv

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Contribute to strategic management of 10+ countries across East Europe, Russia, Baltics & Nordics (“EE Cluster”).• Lead the Finance and Commercial teams in EE Cluster.• Monitor actively the development and delivery of commercial strategies to grow business.• Execute EE Cluster planning & budgeting processes according to Group guidelines.• Project management the creation of new legal entities in East Europe region• Ensure that a strong financial framework is in place to support effective procurement, implementation and risk management of EE Cluster’s developments.• Assure the effective management/control of all commercial resources and budgets.• Challenge the financial planning/forecasting decision making process.• Monitor and control the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by all departments, to ensure high standards and value for money.• Provide support and financial council to enable the business to evaluate decisions and drives to achieve financially efficient and effective business outcomes.• Evaluate and support the development of accurate, value-generating investment proposals and business decisions.• Maintain an up-to-date overview of financial, tax, admin and operation best practice.• Manage all day-to-day accounting, reporting, credit, treasury and operating cash flow activities foreffective financial planning.• Ensure that reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with Group’s standards.• Ensure that all countries across EE Cluster comply with all legal and statutory obligations, local employment laws and regulations. Show less • Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, new HRMS tools & systems, tactics and procedures• Support management in applying HR goals and strategy• Manage the recruitment, selection, orientation and coaching process• Develop and execute a benefits and compensation strategy to increase employee satisfaction and retention• Handle and negotiate defined benefit pension plans• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance• Administer HR programs including performance and talent management• Assess training needs to apply and monitor development programs• Oversee the CSR strategy, including a plan for diversity, equality and inclusion aligned with company’s values and commitments• Investigate employee issues and conflicts and facilitating its resolution• Develop HR operations financial strategy by estimating, forecasting and anticipating requirements• Create and promote the process of continuous improvement aim to reduce cost, improve quality and increase efficiency• Support management by providing advice, counsel and decisions• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations by studying existing and new legislation• Lead the Health & Safety team with the external advisor by ensuring that measures are compliant with laws and regulations Show less

  • Cluster Commercial Finance Director East Europe & BoD member Greece

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Human Resources Director Greece

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2024
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  Aramco

  Apr 2024 - now

  Global head of maritime strategic business planning