Part Qualified CIMA Management Accountant

Education/Qualification

• Ongoing – CIMA Operational Level

• 2025 AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting
• AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
• 2010 Vasile Alecsandri University (Romania) – Bachelors Degree in Economics Sciences

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate / Advanced
• SAP
• Power Bi
• In House Systems

Key skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Financial analysis
• Cash flow forecasting
• Bank reconciliation
• Invoice processing
• VAT compliance
• Microsoft Excel
• Process improvement
• Stakeholder management

Career Summary

Current Employer – Catering Industry (Various roles from April 2022 – Present)

Position – Treasury and Finance Assistant Dnata

Dates – November 2024 – Present

• Supported monthly close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany recharges, and payroll cost recoveries
• Prepared intercompany balance reporting and supported submissions to Group
• Managed company bank accounts, posting payments and receipts in SAP, including FX transactions and multi-currency transfers
• Monitored daily cash positions and assisted with cash flow forecasting to ensure operational liquidity
• Analysed AR variances and supported actions to optimise working capital
• Reconciled bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Supported EU VAT returns, customs, and excise compliance
• Assisted with tracking company debts, loans, and payment schedules
• Liaised with banks to resolve transactional and service issues efficiently
• Played a key role in systems implementation projects, including Electronic Bank Statements, automated VAT returns, and billing query systems
• Delivered process improvements and automation, strengthening financial controls and efficiency
• Processed BACS and manual payments, ensuring full end-to-end control compliance

Position – Billing Clerk Dnata

Dates – April 2022 – November 2024

• Processed high-volume, multi-currency billing for credit and non-credit customers in line with contractual terms and deadlines
• Maintained financial data across SAP, cBase, and external systems (MPC, AirVision)
• Ensured invoice pricing accuracy in line with MPL, working closely with Commercial teams
• Supported GL integrity, ensuring internal transfers were correctly MARIA PAVAL completed between profit centres
• Raised credit notes, rebates, and third-party recharges in line with approval matrices
• Assisted Business Partners with month-end provisioning, accruals, and cost adjustments
• Prepared monthly discount calculations and in-month accrual matching
• Produced sales, volume, and variance analysis reports for management and audit purposes
• Investigated billing discrepancies and customer queries, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Collaborated with Managed Services to prevent and recover revenue leakage
• Supported the implementation of the Jira Billing Query Ticketing System, improving query resolution times.

Previous Employer – Logistics Sector

Position – Billing / Invoicing Clerk 

Dates – January 2012 – October 2015

• Generated invoices, purchase orders, and credit notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Managed customer queries, reconciliations, refunds, and complaints in line with company policies
• Produced revenue and volume reports for management and accounting teams
• Supported inventory accounting and cross-departmental financial processes
• Analysed customer behaviour data and proposed improvements to enhance customer satisfaction