Karolina Wójcikiewicz, FCCA

Experience

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  Philip Morris International Service Center Europe Sp.z.o.o.

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2016

  • Period-end closing activities in line with US GAAP and statutory requirements• Assuring accurate and timely postings in general ledger• Annual and monthly accruals, prepayments, income tax provisions • Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation• Timely reporting of PMI affiliate’s Income Statement • Monthly reports and financial information to management • Preparation of VAT & Intrastat declarations including all agreed reconciliation for respective PMI affiliate • Correct and timely processing of financial documents (payables, receivables)• Monitoring of overdue payables and receivables, cash collection• Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation• Payments processing• Testing new SAP functionalities• Creation and maintenance of VAT codes matrix• Coordination of the work of the team in the absence of supervisor• Training new employees• Participation in various continuous improvement projects • Correct and timely processing of financial documents (payables, receivables)• Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation• Monitoring of overdue payables and receivables, cash collection• Payments processing

  • Accounting & Reporting Analyst in General Ledger Dept.

    Mar 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Senior Intercompany Accountant

    Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Intercompany Accountant

    Nov 2008 - Feb 2012
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  Brown Brothers Harriman

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2023

  • Daily management of team's operations including all client related tasks (GL accounting, Financial Reporting and Consolidation) • Review and supervision of full scope general ledger accounting on stand-alone level and statutory financial reporting for companies under IFRS or Lux Gaap•Performing review of consolidated reporting including consolidation tasks and accuracy of reporting packages received for consolidation•Ensuring adherence to all established regulations, procedures and internal controls•Liaising with auditors, tax advisors and other external parties, acting as an escalation point for clients, ensuring timely and accurate responses to their queries• Management of team of supervisors, senior accountants and accountants (approx.10 people)• Work allocation within the team, workload analysis, management of team efficiency•Acting as a coach for team members supporting their development and learning opportunities•Review and assessment of performance of team members•Participating in recruitment process, selection and training of new employees•Training and development of team members, including delivery of accounting trainings, updates on applicable law and regulations etc. Show less • Review and supervision of full scope general ledger accounting on stand-alone level for companies under IFRS or Lux Gaap•Review of quarterly reporting provided to Clients and annual statutory Financial Statements under IFRS or Lux Gaap•Review of reporting packages (both prepared internally and received from external accounting providers) in support of consolidation process•Preparation of consolidated reporting (full consolidation, equity pickup, intercompany eliminations, minority interests, CTA etc.)•Assisting through the audit process, liaising with auditors, tax advisors and other external parties•Communicating with clients, acting as key contact, ensuring timely and accurate responses to their queries•Supervision of team of accountants and senior accountants•Acting as a coach for team members supporting their development and learning opportunities•Review and assessment of performance of team members•Participating in recruitment process, selection and training of new employees•Supporting team leader in various team management tasks on a daily basis Show less •Full general ledger accounting on stand-alone level for companies under IFRS or Lux Gaap. (including cash movements, invoices, intercompany transactions, derivatives, current and deferred taxes, accruals, prepayments and corporate actions related transactions) •Preparation of GAAP-compliant (IFRS or Lux Gaap) statutory Financial Statements•Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting for the Clients and for internal purposes•Review of reporting packages in support of consolidation•Supporting consolidation process •Assisting through the audit process, liaising with auditors, tax advisors and other external parties•Communicating with clients, ensuring timely and accurate responses to their queries•Review of accounting entries performed by Accountants and Senior Accountants•Training more junior team members and supporting them in their daily tasks•Participating in internal projects Show less

  • Manager Accounting, Financial Reporting & Consolidation - Alternative Investment Funds Dept.

    Dec 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Team Leader Accounting, Financial Reporting & Consolidation - Alternative Investment Funds Dept.

    Mar 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Supervisor Accounting & Financial Reporting - Alternative Investment Funds Dept.

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Accounting & Financial Reporting Expert - Alternative Investment Funds Dept.

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
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  HEINEKEN Global Shared Services

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Accounting & Reporting Manager

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Financial Accounting & Tax Manager

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2024