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Work on the existing projects to:-Finalize external reporting according to the grant specific requirements-Review and consolidate incoming partner reportsDevelop budget proposals for new projects to ensure standard costing policies and TI-S processes.Perform accurate reviews on key organizational deliverables, including quarterly organizational forecasts and the yearly budget. Update financial information in the Business Central.

Berlin, Germany

- Leading the preparation and audit of project financial reporting, acting as a finance business partner on complex grants - Acting as the finance focal point for business development, including liaising with fundraising and strategic leads to develop proposals in line with the organisational strategy- Working closely with the Head of Finance and the team in the preparation of organisational budget and interim management reporting- Leading the maintenance of the current accounting software, including the development or updates of views for the team, and the implementation of new technologies when appropriate

Berlin Area, Germany

Responsible for the day-to-day financial controlling of assigned projects/departments, including:- providing financial management support to project staff.- timely reporting to international stakeholders, including European Commission, DRL.- coordinating project audits.- preparing and updating annual project/ department budgets.Working with project development teams on new opportunities.

Vilnius

Coordination of audit engagements, including:- Preparation of budgets and follow-up for the overruns;- Assessment of audit risks related to the client;- Planning audit procedures;- Supervision of audit teams of 1-4 assistants/trainees (allocation of work, consulting & monitoring of work process, review & evaluation of audit procedures performed and providing feedback);- Communication of audit findings to engagement managers/partners and clients;- Reviewing stand-alone and consolidated financial statements under Lithuanian GAAP and IFRS frameworks and providing suggestions for improvements; - Writing highlight memorandums, management letters and auditor's reports. Specialized in financial sector audits, also worked with engagements from manufacturing, security, retail and other sectors. Acted as performance manager for 2-3 younger colleagues:- Gathering feedback from other colleagues and delivering it during performance assessment meetings;- Evaluating their performance;- Providing positive and developmental feedback; - Discussing their career aspirations.Assisted in several inter-departmental projects.

Vilnius

Coordination of the small audit engagements, including:- Preparation of budgets;- Assessment of audit risks related to client;- Planning audit procedures;- Supervision of audit teams of 1-2 assistants/trainees (allocation of work, consulting & monitoring of work process, review & evaluation of audit procedures performed, providing feedback, etc.);- Communication of audit findings to engagement managers and clients;- Involvement in the reporting process (review of financial statements, preparation of highlights memorandums, management letters, auditor's reports, and etc.).Assistance in large-scale/high-risk engagements.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Assistance in audit projects: - Testing internal controls over main business cycles;- Performing various audit procedures and preparing working papers for review;- Communication with clients;- Communication of audit findings to engagements' senior colleagues.Participated in several inter-departmental projects (financial advisory & audit).

Vilnius, Lithuania

Independent analyst for Baltic Market Awards project.Analysed investor relations of 14 publicly listed companies and prepared reports for „NASDAQ OMX Baltic Market Award” evaluation committee.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Assisted in the development of a new consumer credit rating system.

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics And Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Yearbook 2009 creative team

Erasmus Semester, Economics

Education record

ACCA candidate Passed 10 exams out of 13.