Manuela Rott Email & Phone Number

Austria

Salzburg, Österreich

Deutschland

Implemented control design and workflows to execute controls of 40 business controls within 4 months.Introduced (semi-)automated workflows by applying M365 / PowerAutomate to execute controls, Tested control design by performing a walkthrough, Trained control owners how to execute controls, Implemented SOX organisation, workflows and document management to ensure effective and transparent information flow among all stakeholders, implemented (semi-) automated workflows by applying S4H and M365 apps to keep workload for control owners and preparers as low as possible.

Wien, Österreich

Manuela Rott is Interim-CFO and Project Manager transforming routine financial accounting processes into digital processes and implementing new technologies in Finance to shorten decision making and to create value. Clients are international service and production companies and non-profit organisations. She succeeded in setting up long-term customer relationships up to 5 years. Taking over new responsibilities and challenges, being part of a team and producing results within a short period of time are her core competencies.

European Union

Pool Member of Interim Finance Manager of Wolkenblau

European Union

Ein Pool von Experten und Interim-Managern, die Unternehmen dabei helfen, die derzeitigen Herausforderungen zu meistern aber vor allem auch die Chancenpotentiale zu nutzen. Führungskräfte und Teams sind durch das Tagesgeschäft ausgelastet. Bestehende und/oder neue Projekte und Initiativen können nicht wie geplant umgesetzt werden. Ich freue mich Teil dieser Task Force zu sein und unterstütze KMUs 'hands-on' bei Ressourcenengpässen im Tagesgeschäft oder bei der Umsetzung der digitalen Transformation im Bereichen Finanzen & Administration.

Austria, Slovakia, Mexico

SOX project organisation was set up internationally with 5 direct reports, managing more than 100 SOX control owners in three countries (AT, MX, SK), Remediated more than 200 findings in three countries within 3 months, Reorganized SOX project organisation by setting up (semi-)automated workflows, clear and transparent communication / information flows, Implemented SOX master database including risk catalogue, control matrix, and defined responsibilities per control and process for more than 400automated and manual business controls, Implemented change process for SOX master data by applying M365 tools, to automate workflows, Implemented ongoing project information flow considering all stakeholders, Increased quality of SOX control design to ensure effective control, execution which lead to an 70 % increase in design effectiveness. Managed SOX audits as project team lead ensuring communication and information flow to execute audit effectively. Successfully closed audit by increasing effectiveness rate by 70 %.

Mexiko

Managed local Mexican team of control responsible managers to remediate and close open items to achieve control design effectiveness to achieve SOX compliance. Solved critical issues and coordinated scenarios to close open issues considering IFRS and SOX compliance requirements.Set up continuous improvement program to ensure operating effectivenessdue in 2023

De, At, Cz

Migrated SAP transactions to S4H considering interface to RPA applications in General Ledger departements. Analysed feasibility of potential international automation initiatives applying S4H transactions as well as Robotic Process Automation. Implemented bots together with technical team to reduce recurring routine process steps in Accounting. Harmonized processes on international level.

At, Ch, Pt, It, Au,

Successfully revamped processes and framework to comply to SOX and IFRS focusing on Fixed Assets and Treasury. Implemented new controls, processes, data structure, policies and guidelines together with 10+ Finance and IT experts located in 5 different countries. Controls successfully implemented, SOX compliance achieved.

International (Remote)

Automated workflows to achieve cost savings potentials for EUR 100k p.a. at a subsidiary abroad.Initiated core automation projects for standardized accounting and management reporting processesDefined and rolled-out new role of Finance & admin in order to get buy-in from local management teamReduced meeting time from 60 % to 20 % by rolling out a collaboration tool (MS TEAMS) to ensure remote work and to increase efficiencies

Austria

Analysed and visualized Finance processes; Identified automation initiatives for Financial Accounting, Management Reporting and HR processes (MS Dynamics, OneStream); Successfully implemented SOX key controls to drive SOX compliance as defined by European Headquarter; Established roadmap to automate Finance processes providing a positive ROI per project within less than 12 months

1190 Wien

Teaching Assignment at ICHM (International Course for Hotel Management of MODUL) for Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting and Management Accounting / Controlling, Business Simulation and Excel for Accounting

Austria

Set up compliance framework for international Organisation; set up and monitored continuous improvement programs in Finance, developed organisational structure to change and develop role of Finance in overall Organisation; Optimized Finance routine processes, developed and facilitated virtual as well as face-to-face Finance workshops

Austria

Took over daily tasks and responsibility of CAPEX Controlling for a business unit; performed and set up reports according to SOX, supported operations in preparing decision making basis; prepared and communicated monthly reports and forecasts; ensured continuity of daily tasks and collaboration with operations / business teams.

Austria

Took over daily tasks and responsibility of CFO role; developed and implemented cost management program achieving cost savings in Finance and back office; identified and prioritized company's core projects to manage digital transformation and migration process; managed team of 20 team members in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Reporting, Billing; managed and achieved GDPR compliance.

Austria

Successfully implemented standardized management reporting software; achieved data transparency of all legal entities on monthly basis; shortened monthly reporting process by up to 30 days enabling submission of reports on 6th working day.

Austria

Developed and optimized organisational structure in Finance; streamlined processes and restructured responsibilities; devloped framework for internal controls; developed roadmap to implement internal controls; trained key business process owners to implement internal controls

Austria

Managed restructuring program as Finance Manager by ensuring sustainable short-term cash flows; rolled out tools and information flows to monitor operational and financial forecasts; evaluated, recorded and monitored financial transactions of 60 EU funded sustainability research projects to ensure timely submission of financial reports according to UGB; implemented and optimized monthly accounting (accrual) processes on project level; advised management in driving restructuring program.

Austria

Managed tasks fo Finance Manager role focusing on financial accounting (BMD), project controlling (MS Excel) and liquidity management; planned and monitored financial development of operations, managed cash flow to ensure funding of operations and strategic projects; optimized and coordinated reporting and billing process focusing on projects funded by national funds and EU; managed information flow and communication with banks, investors and other stakeholders.

Austria

Managed and set up project budget including cash budgets for research projects funded by EU and national funds. Documented and communicated project budgets to project managers and board members. Enabled Finance Manager to present consolidated budget and required actions to board members. Operational and strategic objectives were transparent and ready to implement.

Austria

Achieved data transparency and efficient information flow to manage and monitor legal and financial performance and plan on a project level.Analyzed and documented acquisition, project management, budgeting and reporting processes; successfully implemented project database for locally and EU-funded sustainability research projects.

Wiener Neustadt

Teaching Assignment for Financial Accounting I and II

Austria

Achieved SOX compliance for Austrian legal entity; trained SOX business process owners; performed risk analysis and scoping to set up SOX framework; analysed, documented and implemented internal controls for HR, procurement, rpoject management and inventory processes (SAP FI, CO, MM etc); successfully performed semi-annual testing to maintain internal control framework and compliant processes for 2 years

Austria

Successfully set up European-wide budgeting process as Budgeting Coordinator at Vienna Division Headquarter; Division budget met all operational targets defined by European Headquarter; consolidated and reported division budget consisting of individual budgets for 14 European sites;

Vienna

Supervised and managed the Finance & Administration Dept. consisting of accounting, controlling, billing and purchasing functions (supervised up to 10 employees). Managed growth from 60 to 150 employees. Succeeded in setting up planning and reporting requirements to enable fast business decisions in a rapidly expandingindustry. Implemented and managed procurement and billing processes to utilize working capital.

Vienna

Worked as controller for “Verkehrsleittechnik” (now KapschTrafficCom) and controller for special international projects. Succeeded in building upjoint ventures in CEE countries, subsidiaries and profit centers in Austria,Germany and Finland. Implemented planning und reporting tools, managedand monitored strategic and operating goals of projects and subsidiariesfounded.

Wien

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