Thomas Relja

Experience

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  Infokorp

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

  SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

  Operational experience in accounting operations. Independently managing accounting and tax processes for 23 small businesses, including handling incoming and outgoing invoices, payroll calculations, and preparing reports for tax authorities (GFI data).

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  Eko-flor d.o.o.

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

  Head of Controlling and Finance

   Management and oversight of the accounting and controlling department, with a focus on mapping and preparing financial reports and consolidating the annual balance sheet for the group (Scholz Group). I possess expertise in cost management and monthly billing systems for 75,000 users. I led the implementation process of the Microsoft AX system and was actively involved in the analysis and monitoring of KPIs set by creditors. One of the creators of the pre-bankruptcy process for the company, with a successful completion of the process and continued operational business. Show less

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  Profil Klett Hrvatska

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Head of Finance and Accounting

  Head of the finance and accounting department at the time of the Klett Group's acquisition in Croatia. I was responsible for organizing and optimizing the accounting and financial departments with a focus on VAT calculation and mapping consolidated reports at the group level with the German parent company. I have significant experience in structuring organizational frameworks, defining roles and responsibilities, and operational processes in controlling and reporting. Successfully led the ERP system implementation project (Pantheon), introduced the DMS system, optimized the registration and receivables collection processes, and implemented the WMS system for warehouse management Show less

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  Randstad

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

  Talent Acquisition Manager

  Experienced in recruiting potential candidates from the former Yugoslavia, with a goal achievement of 260 successfully employed individuals across various sectors, including welders, nurses, civil engineers, and SAP consultants.

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  Deutsche Telekom

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  External Consultant

  Expert in project preparation and implementation with a focus on SAP implementations (R/3) through all phases, including final preparation, testing, and end-user training. Special experience in managing systems and resolving open issues in the SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME) and SAP Human Resources (HR) modules. Focused on improving production efficiency, optimizing workflows, and making decisions based on real KPI data from production

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  Securitas GmbH Sicherheitsdienste

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Client Relationship Manager

  Client Management Manager and Sales Department Strengthening, with a focus on building strong relationships with existing and potential clients (BMW, City of Munich, Coca-Cola). Actively involved in all phases of SAP implementation for clients in the insurance sector, including defining data migration strategy, analyzing and developing transformation rules, design, testing, and operational work with SAP applications (S/4HANA Single and Multi-Tenant).

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  Valen-Legal

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2023

  Partner - legal consulting

  Expert in managing construction projects and investments, with experience in developing and maintaining client relationships in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi). Skilled in coordinating with professionals such as engineers and architects to define specifications, create blueprints, and estimate project costs for construction tenders. Capable of detailed planning and overseeing all phases of construction operations, ensuring adherence to deadlines and high-quality execution.

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  Prehnit d.o.o.

  Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

  Director of Development

  Experienced expert in geoinformatics project management and digital transformation, with extensive knowledge in financial operations, including the preparation and interpretation of financial reports, revenue and expense monitoring, and documentation preparation for banking projects and EU funds (Hamag, Horizon). Highly skilled in preparing tender documentation, monitoring public procurement, and managing the aging of receivables and payables. Strong managerial skills in coordinating operational project management (Product Owner) and building client relationships. Responsible for managing the company’s financial operations, preparing financial analyses, and interpreting financial reports (GFI-sub, business projections for banking purposes, EU project applications and GIS tenders). Show less