Qualified By Experience Finance Accountant

Education/Qualification

• 2020- Lean and 6 Sigma Training
• 2012-Training and Exams passed in the Field of Accounting
• 2008 University Dimitrie Cantemir- Banks Accounting, Romania section Finance
• 1998 College od Shorthand- Writing and Commercial Correspondence
• 1995 Aprily Lajos Highschool

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate – Formulae
• EDI
• SAP
• ERP
• SAP SAPERION

Career Summary

Current Employer – Medical Technology Solutions Company – Turnover c.$1.5 Billion

Position – Accountant

Dates – December 2022- Present

• Key member of the Finance Team, reporting directly to the Director of International Accounting
• Prepares Monthly Management Accounts, including Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Forecasting, Accruals, and Prepayments
• Support the Month-End close process, ensuring timely and accurate Financial Reporting
• Assists with Audit Preparations, compiling and reviewing relevant documentation
• Provides technical expertise and data analysis for Accounting Projects, identifying and recommending process improvements
• Manages Bank Reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in Financial Records
• Processes and posted Payroll Journals and relevant Intercompany Transactions
• Produces Weekly Cash Flow projections for the Group, collaborating with Management Accounting colleagues to analyse key inflows and outflows
• Handles Revenue recognition postings and completes Reconciliations
• Conducts Expenditure Reconciliations and Variance Analysis to support financial decision-making
• Prepares and submitted quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with Tax Regulations
• Assists the Finance Manager with ad-hoc tasks and strategic initiatives
• Maintains strong relationships with key Stakeholders, fostering collaboration across Departments

Previous Employer – UK Based Company Specialising in Library Technology – Turnover c. £8.85 Million

Position – Financial Accountant

Dates – October 2021- December 2022

• Managed Accounting Shared Services for Bibliotheca Germany And Bibliotheca Switzerland, ensuring compliance with local accounting regulations
• Executed Month-End Closing Tasks efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Posted Monthly Accruals and Prepayments, maintaining accurate financial records
• Processed Third-Party Invoices and Credit Notes accurately and on time using Oracle NetSuit
• Ran and processed Weekly Supplier Payments, ensuring smooth cash flow management
• Processed and reconciled Bank Accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Posted German and Swiss Payroll Journals, ensuring correct payroll accounting
• Managed Intercompany Transactions, ensuring proper reconciliation and reporting
• Ensured Balance Sheet Reconciliations were completed accurately and within deadlines
• Conducted Expenditure Reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and ensuring cost accuracy
• Prepared and submitted Monthly EU VAT Returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Compiled Audit Documentation, supporting internal and external audit processes

Previous Employer – Large Pharma Manufacturing – Turnover c.£6 Billion

Position – R2R Financial Accountant

Dates – February 2018 – September 2021

• Managed accounting shared services for Lonza AG Switzerland and Lonza Cologne GmbH, ensuring compliance with Local GAAP and IFRS
• Conducted Cost Accounting Analysis, comparing Actual Labour, Materials, and Overhead Costs against Budgeted figures to identify variances
• Produced Monthly Consolidation Reports for the Group and across German Entities, incorporating Cost Allocation, Standard Costing, Variance Analysis, and Cost of Goods Sold
• Performed double-entry General Ledger Postings, including Accruals, Prepayments, Provisions, and Inventory Revaluations within SAP ERP
• Provided detailed cost estimations to relevant teams to support financial planning and decision-making
• Processed Bank Transactions, FX Deal Postings, and Reconciliations, Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance
• Ensured all financial entries were correct and supported by relevant documentation
• Managed internal accounting transactions, including Corrections and Reclassifications
• Ensured timely and accurate processing of third-party Invoices and Credit Notes
• Conducted income and expenditure reconciliations, analysing and evaluating data for required reports
• Maintained accurate and timely Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Oversaw month-end closing tasks, ensuring proper upload into HFM
• Prepared and submitted EU VAT return documentation, ensuring compliance with Tax Regulations
• Provided cross-functional support to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions
• Played a key role in the LSI division carve-out for German and Swiss entities
• Contributed to the Capsugel company carve-in into the German entity, ensuring smooth financial integration

Previous Employer – Digital Service Providers(Romania)

Position – Financial Accountant

Dates – 2005- December 2016

Previous Employer – Retail Company (Romania)

Position – Procurement Administrator

Dates – 2003-2005