- built a separate finance function within UK operations (managing cash flows, reporting, reconciliations, AP function)- development & mentoring of team members- communication with stakeholders across the company - finance management of a newly set up company branch in CZ

- set up of financial processes of a new manufacturing site- financial reporting to group based in China- development of process descriptions- communication with external accountants- coordinating migration to SAP

- Leading a team of 7 direct reports and setting goals and strategy for the whole team in order to achieve the highest possible level of customer service- Working closely with CFOs of allocated EMEA countries through stabilisation of finance tasks and processes- Actively supporting and participating in new projects in order to satisfy the needs and legal requirements relating to the organisation being a listed company

- Managed a successful transition of the complete finance function of Dutchentity, ensuring monthly reports were delivered on time and in accordance withadopted accounting policies- Lead the transition of balance sheet related accounting activities of a Germanentity- Assisted with parts of reporting of other European entities, in particular Spainand Austria- Acted as main point of contact for audit related tasks and queries

I started working at Usborne as an accounts assistant, gradually moving up as progressed with my CIMA studies. My main tasks as a Management accountant were monthly balance sheets and departmental management accounts preparation, allocation and reconciliation of payments from major distributor, control of company's coding system, dealing with UK & foreign VAT and other tax related issues, stakeholder communication and help with their queries, supervision of Assistant management accountant, and other ad hoc responsibilities

Assistance in payroll related duties incl. year-end reports, analysis of clients' income & expenses, assistance in preparation of clients' Profit&Loss Accounts (Income Statements), assistance in preparation of clients' year end tax returns