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Georgia Kapsali
Accountant
Athens
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional within the years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Reliable Accountant familiar with generally accepted accounting procedures, project management and financial statement review. Full understanding of legal requirements. Well-developed communication, relationship building and multitasking abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Accountant Manager
Safeguard Security Solutions
10.2020 - Current
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate records related to fixed assets depreciation schedules.
- Identified process improvements through regular review of financial statements and reconciliations.
- Enhanced internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Designed custom financial reports to provide actionable insights for decision-makers across departments.
- Achieved cost reductions with thorough expense analysis and budget management.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow and reducing outstanding debts.
- Managed complex payroll processes, including multi-state tax filings, benefits administration, and wage garnishments.
Business Consultant
Private
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Increased client satisfaction by implementing tailored solutions for their unique business needs.
- Conducted employee training sessions on change management principles, enabling smooth organizational transitions during growth phases or restructuring initiatives.
- Identified growth opportunities for clients by conducting thorough financial and risk assessments.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation and boost profitability.
- Crafted persuasive proposals that secured high-value projects from both new and existing clients.
Quality Assurance Manager
Safeguard Security Srevices
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Prevented costly recalls by proactively addressing potential risks before they escalated into larger issues.
- Championed a customer-focused mindset across the organization by emphasizing the importance of consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Evaluated new technologies and methodologies for potential implementation within the organization''s quality assurance program, staying ahead of industry trends.
Business Consultant
AIM Business Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Identified growth opportunities for clients by conducting thorough financial and risk assessments.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends, uncovering valuable insights that informed strategic decisionmaking.
- Submission and management of investment plans of private and public bodies for proposals for NSRF investment programs 2014-2020
- Financial Audit on investing projects for General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (Dpt of Ministry of Development)
Warehouse Operations Manager
LiLaLo SA
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Monitoring of quality, quantity, cost and orderly management of logistics process.
- Reporting on costing, inventory of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.
- Registration of purchases (internal-external).
- Commercial and accounting circuit agreement (ERP). Close cooperation with the Accounting department
Key Account Manager
Gout International
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Established strong rapport with clients by consistently exceeding their expectations in quality and service delivery.
- Communicating and writing offers and solving storage, management and shipping issues products.
- Compilation and collection of necessary supporting documents regarding the shipment and receipt of products
- After sales service
Business Consultant
Optimum Value SA
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Responsible for quality system management in industrial and commercial enterprises.
- Understanding and meeting requirements
- Monitoring results and adherence to procedure
- Proposals to improve procedures based on audit results
- Internal control.
- Financial Advisor for businesses and municipalities of the Attica Region
- Financial directions in areas of payroll, analysis and cost reduction, agreement bank accounts and cash balances
- Drafting proposals for NSRF investment programs 2007-2013
Assistant External Auditor
KPMG Greece
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Assisted clients in preparing for external audits by conducting pre-audit assessments and providing recommendations for improvement.
- As a member of the audit team I was active in drafting internal audit reports regarding: Audit of financial statements in accordance with Greek Legislation, International Accounting Standards and USGAAP.
- Installation and learning of internal control programs
Reporting results/proposed solutions to the Board of Directors and CEO. - Ensuring correctness of the final balance and by extension the Balance Sheet
Assistant Accountant
Several Accounting Offices
12.2005 - 10.2006
- Position reporting to the CEO regarding accounting/finance and secretarial work.
- Attending Board of Directors meetings and recording them in minutes.
- Agenda recording/Correspondence handling.
- Monitoring deadlines and monthly reports.
- Coordination of internal and external business meetings.
- Bank agreement,Processing payments (payment orders, bank communication), Payroll execution
Education
Bachelor of Science - International And European Economic Studies
Athens University of Economics And Business
Athens 04.2011 - 05.2013
Skills
Payroll Processing
Internal Controls
Financial Reporting
Continuous Improvement
ERP Systems
Auditing Expertise
Operations Management
Staff Management
Quality Assurance
Certification
Certified Accountant B’ level
Affiliations
Member of Economic Chamber of Greece.
Certified Accountant B’ level (ΛΟΓΙΣΤΗΣ-ΦΟΡΟΤΕΧΝΙΚΟΣ)
Certificated Auditor/Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2008) by TUV HELLAS (Member of TUV NORD Group)
Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2002
Additional Information
Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor(ISO 9001:2015)
Certified Accountant B’ level
Seminar for the 2016/679 GDPR Regulation
Member of Economic Chamber of Greece.
Software
ERP (Soft1, Anaconda)
ECDL(European Computer Driving License)
Interests
Proffesional Art Painter
Timeline
Certified Accountant B’ level
11-2022
Accountant Manager
Safeguard Security Solutions
10.2020 - Current
Business Consultant
Private
01.2019 - 02.2020
Quality Assurance Manager
Safeguard Security Srevices
01.2017 - 02.2019
Certificated Auditor/Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2015)
10-2016
Business Consultant
AIM Business Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2017
Warehouse Operations Manager
LiLaLo SA
01.2014 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - International And European Economic Studies
Athens University of Economics And Business
04.2011 - 05.2013
Key Account Manager
Gout International
03.2011 - 07.2013
Business Consultant
Optimum Value SA
01.2009 - 10.2010
Assistant External Auditor
KPMG Greece
09.2007 - 12.2008
Assistant Accountant
Several Accounting Offices
12.2005 - 10.2006