Chris Vassilakopoulos
Group Financial Controller
Athens
Summary
Skillful in leading financial operations such as accounting, reporting and feasibility studies for capital projects and acquisitions. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 16+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Group Financial Controller
Okeanis Eco Tankers
Athens
07.2019 - Current
- In charge of company’s listing process in NYSE - Direct report to CEO
- Designing and implementing internal controls to comply to SOX requirements.
- Overseeing company’s budgeting, auditing and compliance activities. 5-year plan
- Cash Flow monitoring liquidity and 5-year business plan.
- Optimizing and harmonizing dual listing (NYSE, Oslo Børs) reporting process
- ERP transformation and accounting processes optimization
- Presenting financial data to management, audit committee and bank institutions
Non-executive Member of the Board
EL.D.Mouzakis S.A.
Athens
08.2021 - 08.2022
Corporate Financial Controller
M.J.Maillis Group
Athens
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Direct report to global CFO and Investment Fund’s executives
- Integration of Group’s accounting policies and reporting process
- Assisted to successful spin off of the Group
Group Financial Controller
Skysolar Group
Athens
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Supervised day-to-day accounting operations
- Oversaw administrative, financial, and risk management operations
- Optimized working capital management
- Successful implementation of new ERP software
- Enabled widespread audits, reporting, and compliance improvements
Financial Controller
Mytilineos S.A.
Athens
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised the financial reporting and budgeting team.
- SPV valuation
Financial Controller
Ytong – Thrakon Group
Athens
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked closely with CEO and CFO to develop effective strategies.
- Facilitated in Due Diligence process
- Led post acquisition financial integration and merger of the company
External Auditor
Deloitte
Athens
09.2006 - 01.2012
- Supervised and provided training to members of audit team
- SOX Controls testing
- Conducted GAAP audits (Greek, IFRS, US GAAP)
Education
Executive MBA - Business Administration
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom 09.2022 - Current
BBA - Business Administration
University of Piraeus
Piraeus, Greece 09.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
Corporate finance
Certification
ACCA
Timeline
Executive MBA - Business Administration
University of Strathclyde
09.2022 - Current
Non-executive Member of the Board
EL.D.Mouzakis S.A.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Group Financial Controller
Okeanis Eco Tankers
07.2019 - Current
Corporate Financial Controller
M.J.Maillis Group
07.2018 - 07.2019
Group Financial Controller
Skysolar Group
01.2015 - 07.2018
Financial Controller
Mytilineos S.A.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Financial Controller
Ytong – Thrakon Group
01.2012 - 12.2013
ACCA
06-2010
External Auditor
Deloitte
09.2006 - 01.2012
BBA - Business Administration
University of Piraeus
09.2000 - 06.2005
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