Ilias Xanthopoulos

Experience

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  Eurobank (GRE)

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  Customer Service
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  Grant Thornton Greece

  Jul 2008 - Apr 2017

  ► Led teams with up to 6 employees► Statutory audits and reviews of listed and non-listed companies, following the IAS and the IFRS or Greek GAAP► Tax audits, following the Greek Legislation► Audits of wholesale and retail companies ► Reported Schedules and Consolidation of Group Financial Statements► Internal control audits over financial reporting► Financial Due Diligence assignments► Internal quality control audits► Internal and external seminars (IFRS and Greek GAAP)► Supervised, trained, and mentored associates and seniors on the audit process,MS Excel, IFRS, and Greek GAAP issues𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:► Member of the Methodology and Technology Committee► Member of the Training Committee► Author of a chapter at the published IFRS Book of the Company (Chapter: IFRS 3 - Business Combinations)► Timely delivery of the project of the Marinopoulos S.A. buyout as Project Manager of its subsidiaries companies. Show less

  • Audit Manager

    Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

  • Supervisor

    Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Senior Audit Assistant

    Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Audit Assistant

    Jul 2008 - Oct 2011
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  EPA ATTIKI

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2021

  ► Leading a team of 3 employees𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠► Working closely with the CFO and departmental leadership to develop long-term strategic plans► Manage the annual budgeting process and the annual preparation of the 5 years business plan► Preparation of actual vs. budget financial reports and variance analysis for the management and BoD every month► Liaise with external consultants to facilitate due diligence processes (Project Manager)𝐈𝐅𝐑𝐒 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠► Preparation of the monthly management report for the shareholders► Preparation of the annual and interim IFRS financial statement► Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and monthly and year-end closing► Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate their review and audit process and fulfill their requirements► Cost Controlling, Variance Analysis► Cash Flow analysis and monitoring, Insurances and Credit Limits monitoring Show less

  • Head of Finance, Budgeting & Reporting Department

    Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Head of Budgeting & Reporting Department

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2020
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  Yodeck

  Jun 2021 - now

  - Monitor GTM Strategy- Overseeing budgeting and expenses- Align the leadership team on all financial and operational matters- Managing financial planning & analysis (FP&A)- Managing tax & regulatory compliance- Fundraising and pitching strategic investments - Ensure risk management, cybersecurity, and fraud mitigation - Building credibility with the investors- Championing automation with a robust tech stack - Map people and processes across the company to support revenue growth- Lead talent hiring and foster a future-proof finance function- Drive strategic planning for unexpected scenarios. Show less - Managing accounts, financial statements, and reports, including external reporting- Managing transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and balance sheets - Managing internal finance processes, policies, accounting, and book-closing processes- Maintain healthy cash flow- Oversee financial risk management, internal control policies, and tax liabilities and compliance with regulations- Support budget analysis and financial planning, identifying cost savings and monitoring company spending- Supervise bank reconciliations and collection- Managing external auditors Show less

  • CFO

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Financial & Accounting Manager

    Jun 2021 - Feb 2024