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Athens, Attiki, Greece

♦ Overview ♦➸ Addresses key operational challenges and proposes optimized solutions. ➸ Leads discussions with senior management, regarding clients’ activities and audit findings. ➸ Determines appropriate use of external and internal resources to achieve audit goals.➸ Identifies opportunities to strengthen financial audits and improve operational efficiency and productivity

Athens, Attiki, Greece

➸ In charge of ensuring compliance of all accounts for prevention and suppression of money laundering in accordance with the regulatory act 004/09 set by the Hellenic Accounting and Auditing Standards Oversight Board (HAASOB).

Athens, Attiki, Greece

➸ Reviewed and signed financial statements of companies and ensured statutory compliance.➸Responsible for auditing European Union Grants➸Responsible for auditing Grants according to laws 3299/2004 & 4399/2016➸Liaised with CFOs and shareholders to report on Audit findings.➸Identified ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value.➸Supervised, trained and coached staff auditors, finding ways to improve performance.➸ Expertly used Audit Tools CaseWare

Athens, Greece

♦ Overview ♦➸ Gathered evidence, and produced reports to effectively resolve fraud allegations; coordinated fraud detection and prevention activities. ➸ Examined evidence obtained from fraud investigation, executed tracking, and analysis of financial information; exercised critical judgment and discretion to determine the best responses for each allegation, ensuring timely feedback and follow-up on action plans.➸ Responsible for planning and executing all stages of statutory audits to determine whether a company’s financial information provides a fair and accurate representation of its financial position. ➸ Planned and oversaw the whole spectrum of Tax Audits, planned and executed special audits of financial statements and financial reporting packages.➸ Evaluated Internal Control Systems and performed effective risk and control assessments.➸ Prepared Statutory and Tax Audit Reports for listed and unlisted companies in accordance with International Auditing Standards (IAS).➸ Liaised with CFOs and shareholders to report on Audit findings and produced Management Representation letters for clients about statutory and tax audit issues.➸ Identified ways to maximise the relationship with clients and deliver added value.➸ Completed audit reports on time and within budget, presenting audit findings to senior partners.➸ Supervised, trained and coached junior and staff auditors, finding ways to improve performance.➸ Expertly used Audit Tools such as CCH Audit Automation and Audit Control Epsilon Net.♦Team♦ Statutory (financial statements) & Tax Audit Team (3 staff members)

Athens, Greece

♦ Overview ♦➸ Directed a compliant and accurate auditing process from the planning stage to execution of Statutory and Tax Audits of financial statements for listed and unlisted companies.➸ Ensured efficiency of the clients’ internal controls, while identified ways to improve compliance.♦Team♦Statutory & Tax Audit Team (6 staff members)♦Special Role♦Specially selected by management to attend a specialized training seminar at BDO Netherlands in order to introduce the company programme Audit Process Tool (APT) to BDO Greece and set up the relevant processes. Trained and monitored all audit staff of the Greek affiliate on the use of APT and organised a seminar for 100 representatives. Served as the key user for resolving any technical issues.

Athens, Greece

♦ Overview ♦➸ Led and managed a team of 6 Auditors and Audit Assistants.➸ Planned and executed proper and effective statutory audits of financial statements for listed and unlisted companies as well as special audits of financial statements. ➸ Conducted audits of corporation internal procedures under the Sarbanes – Oxley Act (SOX).➸ Evaluated the company’s internal Control Systems, monitoring effectiveness of controls.♦ Projects ♦➸ Statutory Audits: NBG Bank - National Real Estate SA - National Capital SA - NBG Bank Learning Center - Diethniki AEDAK - ΕYDAP SA - Vodafone SA - Candy Hellas SA - Spot Thomson SA - Municipality of Athens / Technopolis.➸ Special Audits (Due Diligence):Public Power Corporation SA (following the second public offering of new shares in 12/2002 and 10/2003) ➸ Audit Management:Technopolis - Athens 9.84 FM.➸ Sarbanes – Oxley Act Audits:National Real Estate SA - National Capital SA

Athens, Greece

Postgraduate Title In Auditing & Accounting

Degree In Public Administration