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GEORGE BEKOS

GEORGE BEKOS

Financial Director
8 ATHENS ST., DIONYSSOS

Summary

A highly motivated and driven Finance Director with more than 30 years of experience in Top Level positions. Confident, tenacious, and with a proven track records. With great expertise of financial practices including accounting, credit control, budgeting, controlling, forecasting, operational improvements, experience in reorganization, commercial issues, and acquisitions. Excellent communicator with a "can-do approach" to problem solving and resolution. Extremely meticulous with an eye for detail and positive outlook in often complex financial landscapes.

Qualified Accountant certified by Economic Chamber of Greece with A class certification.

Certified in Auditing & Internal Review by Association of International Accountants.

Member of Economic Chamber of Greece.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Financial Director

ESPRESSE SA - PORTIOLI ESPRESSO
09.2018 - Current

HO.RE.CA. Commercial Company

One of the top 3 coffee Horeca companies


Business planning.

Strategic planning along with CEO.

Responsible for the Finance function of the Company.

Reviewing and analyzing all financial reports.

Budgeting - Controlling.

Cost controlling.

Presentations to BOD and to the General Assembly.

Overall responsibility for managing the cash flow of the Company.

Negotiations with Suppliers.

Relationships with Banks.

Relationship with external Auditors.

Representation with Tax Authorities.

Responsible for HR Department.

Referring to CEO.


Chief Financial Officer

UNIBIOS HOLDING SA
11.2008 - 05.2018

Listed company in Hellenic Exchanges.

Group of Industrial companies (Watera Hellas SA ex Culligan, Viossol SA, Viossol Construction Tools SA), with branches in Europe (Luxembourg, Italy, Czech, Slovakia, Bulgaria).

Specializing in water treatment machines, heating and Solar Energy.


Working close with Group CEO for the strategic planning.

Business planning.

Responsible for the Finance function of the Group.

Budgeting – Controlling.

IFRS Consolidation report.

Performing as a consultant among Group Directors, supporting them with their financial plans.

Reviewing and analyzing all financial reports.

Presentations to BOD and to the General Assembly.

Responsible of the Group Accounting Departments.

Overall responsibility for managing the cash flow of the Group.

Investments.

Negotiations with Suppliers and Vendors.

Enhance & build Relationships with Banks.

Ensure that internal and external controls are meeting the Group procedures.

Representation with Tax Authorities.

Press releases of the Group responsibility.

Relationship with Stock Market and Capital Market Committee.

Public Auditors relationships

Reorganization of the Group.

Responsible for HR.

Group Head of Accounting

HELLENIC EXCHANGES SA
03.2006 - 10.2008

Listed company in ATHEX.

Group of Companies (Athens Stock Exchanges, Athens Derivatives Exchange (ADEX) and the Athens Derivatives Exchange Clearing House (ADECH).


Managing key financial accounts.

Budgeting - Controlling.

Evaluating and Reporting.

IFRS Consolidation reporting.

Cash flow.

Troubleshooting and monitoring account performance.

Relation with internal and external Auditors.

Relationship with Tax Authorities.

Reorganization of the Finance Department.

ERP implementation.

Head of Finance

SCHENKER AE
09.2000 - 02.2006

International forwarding and Logistics.


Close collaboration with CEO and COO.

Managing key financial accounts.

Budgeting – Controlling (preparation and presentation to BOD and to Head Quarters).

Reporting to BOD and to Head Quarters (matrix).

Controlling and evaluating investments.

Project leader of the sponsoring: Athens Olympic Games 2004

Cash flow controlling.

Troubleshooting and monitoring account performance.

Reviewing financial and budgetary data and streamlining areas to maximise potential profits.

SAP implementation.

Work close with internal and external Auditors.

Build and enchase relationships with Banks and Tax Authorities.

Human Resources.

Finance and Accounting Manager

PARTNERS In LOGISTICS SA
09.1998 - 08.2000

Logistic Company


Responsible for smooth operation of the Finance department.

Budgeting - Controlling - Reporting.

Cash Flow Controlling.

ERP implementation.

Build and Enhance relationships with Banks, Public Auditors &Tax Auditors.

Human Resources.

Accountant

XEROX S.A.
05.1990 - 07.1998

Printing and Digital Solutions


Controlling Sales Contracts.

Invoicing.

Sales reports.

Cost of sales.

Vendor's payments.

Bank account reconciliations.

VAT & Withholding Taxes.

Depreciations.

Branch offices accounting responsibility.

Education

BSC in Business Administration -

Piraeus University
Piraeus
04.2001 -

Diploma in Auditing & Internal Review -

Association of International Accountants
04.2001 -

Skills

    Investment strategies

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Timeline

Financial Director

ESPRESSE SA - PORTIOLI ESPRESSO
09.2018 - Current

Chief Financial Officer

UNIBIOS HOLDING SA
11.2008 - 05.2018

Group Head of Accounting

HELLENIC EXCHANGES SA
03.2006 - 10.2008

BSC in Business Administration -

Piraeus University
04.2001 -

Diploma in Auditing & Internal Review -

Association of International Accountants
04.2001 -

Head of Finance

SCHENKER AE
09.2000 - 02.2006

Finance and Accounting Manager

PARTNERS In LOGISTICS SA
09.1998 - 08.2000

Accountant

XEROX S.A.
05.1990 - 07.1998
GEORGE BEKOSFinancial Director