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Georgia Tiaka
Finance And Payroll Specialist
Kamvounion 1, Thessaloniki
Summary
A graduate from the University of Macedonia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Secured a position at Pfizer as a payroll associate. Managed payroll process for all employees and technical teams. Over 2.5 years of experience in auditing payroll data and processing garnishments. Highly communicative Payroll Specialist with expertise in house Payroll processing and SAP. Excel in cultivating relationships, resolving issues promptly, and identifying errors on time sheets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Payroll Associate
Pfizer Hellas S.A.
Thessaloniki, Greece
01.2023 - Current
- Processed payroll for approximately 1500 employees on a monthly basis, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, and salary changes, in payroll software.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax withholdings and benefits deductions.
- Addressed payroll inquiries, resolving discrepancies and processing adjustments as needed.
- Generated payroll reports for management, accounting, and audits.
- Administered employee benefits deductions and maintained confidentiality of payroll data.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a positive work environment.
Payroll Accountant
Artemis ITS
Cologne, Germany
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Processed monthly payroll for 680 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations, deductions, and benefits.
- Managed payroll entries, including salary changes, bonuses, overtime, and benefits deductions in the payroll system.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including timely submission of payroll taxes and year-end reports.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and addressed employee inquiries regarding pay and deductions.
- Generated and reviewed payroll reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
- Worked closely with HR to ensure accurate data for new hires, terminations, and benefits administration.
Intern
Bank of Greece
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Data entry in Front and Back Office, customer support, overview of the general transactions of the bank and check verification
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Finance and Accounting - Finance Track
University of Macedonia
Thessaloniki 01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Erasmus+ Exchange for studies
Universität Duisburg Essen
Essen 01.2019 - 01.2020
Skills
ERP Knowledge (SoftOne)
DatEV Managing
SAP Logon GUI 800
ServiceNow
Workday
HR Hub
Microsoft Office
Time and attendance systems
Financial reports
Interpersonal and written communication
Meeting deadlines
Problem-solving
Software
SAP
ServiceNow
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Payroll Associate
Pfizer Hellas S.A.
01.2023 - Current
Payroll Accountant
Artemis ITS
02.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
Bank of Greece
01.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Erasmus+ Exchange for studies
Universität Duisburg Essen
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor's degree - Finance and Accounting - Finance Track
University of Macedonia
01.2017 - 01.2021
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