Alina Caliman

Experience

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  Center for International Cooperations of the Babes-Bolyai University

  Oct 2002 - May 2003

  • International officer

    Oct 2002 - May 2003

  • Seminar assistant

    Oct 2002 - Feb 2003
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  Jolidon Import Export

  May 2003 - Sept 2005

  Imports-Exports Responsible
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  Top Ceramica SRL

  Dec 2005 - Feb 2006

  Economist International Relations
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  FROSYS SRL

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2006

  Head of International Relations
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  C&C Financial Services SRL

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2012

  Commercial Manager

  Company providing complete and diversified range of financial services, offering optimal solutions for each business.Selected contributions:• Contributed to accelerated business development by coordinating execution of sales plans in a competitive industry • Developed and managed motivated teams, coaching team members to achieve high levels of performance • Created and implemented work procedures to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce costs

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  ROEDL & PARTNER OUTSOURCING SRL

  May 2012 - Sept 2020

  Company providing financial accounting, payroll and tax advisory services both for Romanian and foreign capital companies. Selected contributions:• Secured an audit contract with high-profile customers, increasing company’s local visibility and credibility • Organized and coordinated two presentation events, using limited resources and strong communication skills Responsibilities:• Managed a diverse portfolio of client companies and entities and acted as primary accounting resource for external audit activities by facilitating necessary information and reports• Ensured timely and accurate accounting activities including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Inter-Company, VAT and Tax reporting transactions, Inventories, Reporting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.• Coordinated month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely reporting • Ensured all necessary supporting documents are archived to comply with fiscal/statutory regulations• Prepared and submitted all statutory, tax and other declarations such as BNR and Statistics• Prepared half-year/annual statutory financial statements in adherence to Romanian legislation standards• Provided financial, accounting and payroll consultancy, and management reports in English and German • Maintained positive relationships with authorities, participated in audit missions• Prepared payroll and all personnel documentation in line with regulatory requirements and contractual terms• Mentored and trained junior staff, facilitating transfer knowledge and providing ongoing support Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    May 2012 - Sept 2020

  • Senior Accountant

    May 2012 - Feb 2013
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  GENPACT

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

  Project Manager

  Company offering outsourcing services by overtaking of full processes from the customer company.Selected contributions:• Successfully integrated workflows and procedures as requested by the customer• Established a culture of collaboration and recognition, resulting in high levels of employee engagement • Worked with a team of German-speaking colleagues, adapting to cultural differences when communicating• Led a team of 26 people, mentoring and coaching them to successfully manage shifting priorities • Participated in daily meetings to discuss all challenges and facilitated knowledge transfer between team members• Updated work procedures to maximize efficiency and support data transparency and availability • Coordinated execution of all project stages, ensuring adherence to customer requirements and performance indicators • Identified areas of improvement and implemented process improvement solutions to maximize efficiency Show less

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  CONTAFISCAL BERATUNG SRL

  Jul 2013 - May 2016

  Company providing financial accounting, payroll and tax advisory services both for Romanian and foreign capital companies.Selected contributions:• Provided personalized consultancy on compliance with Romanian fiscal law• Maintained trusting relationships with international customers and contributed to business development Responsibilities:• Managed a portfolio of companies with foreign capital from various industries and with diverse tax profiles• Performed end to end financial accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Romanian tax regulation• Prepared annual financial statements, tax returns, monthly trial balance, month-end closing process, reconciliations for all general ledger accounts• Participated at different events, providing specialized consultancy on fiscal matters, participated in tax audits• Communicated easily with customers from different countries, using multilingual abilities Show less

  • International Financial Manager

    May 2014 - May 2016

  • Senior Accountant

    Jul 2013 - May 2014
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  FINACO SRL

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Project Manager

  Company providing advisory and accounting services, tax reporting, payroll and employee management.Selected contributions:• Managed all accounting transactions for a portfolio of high-profile clients from different industries • Improved team communication by creating a culture of team collaborationResponsibilities:• Performed full accounting exercises and reviewed accounting entries performed by more junior staff• Assured that all records, transactions, reports and documentation are compliant with Romanian regulations• Prepared tax and related returns, as well as accurate and timely calculations, submissions and settlements of liabilities to the state budget according to tax regulations (VAT, CIT, WHT)• Offered support during yearly audits, tax audits, represented client companies in front of tax authorities• Trained more junior accountants in developing their professional competency Show less

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  Amistad Group

  Jan 2020 - now

  Co-Founder

  www.amistadgroup.ro is a freelancing platform for Financial and IT Services.

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  RATIODATA ROMANIA SRL

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Senior Accountant
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  ACCESA CONSULTING SRL

  Sept 2021 - May 2025

  Chief Accountant

  Former Ratiodata Romania SRL, a company offering software development and managed services for companies with Romanian and foreign capital.Selected contributions:• Successfully finalized the merger process with the sister company within the group• Successfully integrated the administrative workflows with the sister companies within the group• Successfully migrated the invoicing process in the customer app, insured workflow training and provided ongoing support to the migration team in line with the own invoicing appResponsibilities:• Ensured compliance with local tax and accounting practices, handled tax and accounting audits, ensured compliance with regulatory bodies• Prepared the annual financial statements and necessary tax declarations• Maintained updated knowledge of law changes, fostered a culture of continuous learning and development within the team, updated and documented financial workflows in line with the business needs• Provided guidance on tax and accounting topics to other team members, working with other departments to resolve issues and address complaints• Ensured issuance of the yearly, quarterly and monthly financial reports, in line with internal procedures and policies • Overseeing complete accounting processes in compliance with Romanian tax regulations, reviewing bookings and supporting documents for accuracy, reviewing payroll list, performed month-end and year-end closing procedures Show less

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  Www.alinacaliman.ro

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder

  www.alinacaliman.ro is a freelancing platform offering tax consultancy, accounting, payroll services and training.