Mari-Liis is a finance professional, offering fractional CFO services to small and medium sized businesses. She has a thorough accounting, financial management & controlling and M&A advisory know-how from her previous work history in Avalon, PlusPlus Capital, Enefit, Orkla & Big4 companies. Mari-Liis owns a master’s degree in Corporate Finance from Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) and has graduated Tallinn School of Economics in Accounting and Finance, cum laude.
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Founder | Fractional Cfo ServiceKickass.Cfo Apr 2019 - PresentTallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaCFO services outside of your organization that provide top-tier finance, business, accounting and operational guidance for your business. The service can be used as one-off, part-time, or as an interim for the duration of a project. - fractional CFO services,- consulting services (initial finance set-up & process automation, financial reporting and management, financial strategy & planning, financial analyses & modelling, fundraising support, M&A support, financial health checks),- access to financial tools that help you gain better overview of your business' financials.We understand that every client has its own individual set of needs, and that is why we take time to understand those before we start working. Our aim is to create maximum value to our clients with efficient though-through processes, which are in line with your business model. We believe in creating a win-win service for both of us. -
Chief Financial OfficerAvalon Property Development May 2022 - Dec 2022Tallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaAreas of expertise: - cash flow management for Avalon and its SPV-s,- managing banking relationships,- strategic planning (forecasting and budgeting), - IRR analyses & financial modelling,- development and implementation of financial controlling processes, - supervising the accounting team,- financial reporting to banks, owners and investors. -
Chief Financial OfficerPlusplus Capital As Jan 2022 - May 2022Tallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaAreas of expertise:- loan portfolio credit risk analysis,- financial reporting, - development of new accounting software, - cash flow management and forecasting, - strategic planning (budgeting and forecasting), - supervising the accounting team, - financial partner for the Management team.
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Lead Financial ControllerEesti Energia Aug 2020 - Dec 2021Tallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaEesti Energia is international energy company owned by the Estonian state. Creating energy solutions from the production of electricity, heat and fuels to innovative sales, client services and energy related additional services. I was working as a Lead Financial Controller for its subsidiary Enefit Connect and until mid 2021 worked as a Lead Financial Controller for Elektrilevi (largest network operator in Estonia), as well. Enefit Connect was established in 2021. It manages electricity networks and large part of street lightning network in Estonia, builds internet network, develops charging network for electric cars and offers its clients new energy solutions based on contemporary technology.Areas of expertise:- strategic planning (incl. budgets, strategy and forecasts),- development of accounting principles,- cost-benefit analyzes,- development and implementation of financial controlling processes,- improving the Company's financial services (incl. financial language) efficiency and quality, - supervising the accounting and financial controlling team, - financial partner for the Management team. Achievements: - restructured and split all financial procedures and reporting system between Elektrilevi and Enefit Connect during the split of Elektrilevi, - improved the financial language thorough the company, - nominated for the Employee of the Year award. -
Senior Deals AssociatePwc Jan 2020 - Aug 2020Tallinn, EstoniaParticipated in some of the largest deals within the Baltic and the Nordic countries, where I gathered great knowledge about the whole M&A process - where to focus in such situations and how to manage various types of financial transactions (mergers, acquisitions, sale/purchase of assets etc).Areas of expertise:- Mergers & Acquisitions (buy side and sell side),- due diligence,- valuations and financial modelling,- economic analysis in disputes and specific checks,- analyses of economic impact and market research. -
Deals AssociatePwc Aug 2018 - Jan 2020Tallinn, Estonia -
Consultant Of Accounting, Compliance And ReportingEy Aug 2017 - Aug 2018Tallinn, EstoniaIn EY, I gained extensive accounting know-how (in addition to Orkla), where I helped the clients with their daily accounting and tax compliance tasks. Areas of expertise:- bookkeeping,- tax compliance,- reporting and budgeting (both local GAAP and IFRS),- day-to-day accounting advisory services,- set-up and optimization of the financial and accounting function,- payroll operation and related tax compliance,- initial set-up services. -
Accounts Payable AccountantOrkla Accounting Centre Jan 2015 - Aug 2017Tallinn, EstoniaOrkla is a leading supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions to the grocery sector, specialist retailers, out-of-home sectors and the bakery market. Orkla Accounting Centre serves most of the biggest companies within the Group.Areas of expertise: - purchase-to-Pay process knowledge transfer from Norway to Estonia (Offshoring project),- improvement of work processes (LEAD) and creation of work instructions,- processing of purchase order related (MM) invoices and other Accounts Payable documents (quality check, scanning, posting, booking),- reconciliation of GR/IR accounts,- reconciliation of Intercompany,- resolving vendor queries and payment issues,- SAP vendor and employee master data maintenance,- ERP system: SAP (R3P, C11), Ibistic, Compello, Epix, -
Internship TraineeOrkla Accounting Centre Nov 2014 - Jan 2015Tallinn, Estonia
Mari-Liis Kikas Education Details
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Accounting And Finance, Specialization In Corporate Finance
Frequently Asked Questions about Mari-Liis Kikas
What company does Mari-Liis Kikas work for?
Mari-Liis Kikas works for Kickass.cfo
What is Mari-Liis Kikas's role at the current company?
Mari-Liis Kikas's current role is Fractional CFO | Founder of kickass.CFO.
What schools did Mari-Liis Kikas attend?
Mari-Liis Kikas attended Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Tallinna Majanduskool / Tallinn School Of Economics.
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