Nadia Giarou
Athens,Nea Smirni
Summary
Highly organized and reliable, adept at efficiently managing diverse priorities with a positive and proactive attitude. Proven track record of willingly taking on additional responsibilities to contribute towards achieving team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior RTR Accountant | Reporting & Financial Control (Swiss Entities)
Intrum | Finance Center of Excellence SMSA
09.2021 - Current
- Played a critical and integral role in the successful migration process to Workday ERP for Switzerland. Collaborated closely with WD Project Team and the Swiss Local Team, contributing expertise and dedication to ensure a smooth transition.
- Expertly manage and oversee Financial Reporting and Accounting Processes in accordance with IFRS standards.
- Prepare meticulous financial statements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
- Lead the monthly closing procedures, including reconciliation of accounts, journal entries, accruals, fixed assets, ensuring accurate and compliant financial transactions between different entities and subsidiaries through rigorous Intercompany Group Reporting.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts, track intercompany transactions, and verify adherence to transfer pricing policies.
- Guarantee proper documentation for audit and regulatory purposes.
- Maintain continuous cooperation with external auditors of the Swiss Entities for both monthly and annual reports.
- Conduct comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
- Actively identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the RTR function.
- Stay abreast of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with evolving financial reporting and accounting standards.
Senior Accountant | Financial Project Manager
GOLDAIR HANDLING SA - Aircraft Ground Handling
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Led succesfuly the Greek Tax & Accounting National Project "MyData" and played a pivotal role in the ERP migration and implementation, showcasing project management leadership by ensuring seamless integration with organizational processes and operational procedures for standardization and automation.
- Supervision of all Year-End Closing Procedures, under IFRS and Greek GAAP. Organizing Accounting Teams and ensuring meticulous preparation for the Annual Audit in collaboration with External Auditors. Coordinating tasks and all Accounting departments, ensuring the project timelines were met.
- Supervision and Control of all Monthly Tax Issues and Procedures, demonstrating proficiency in VAT Statements, VIES, INTRASTAT Reports, Contract Statements, and an in-depth understanding of the Legal Framework of Taxation, to ensure efficient execution of tax-related tasks.
- Participating in the Annual Budget Preparation Process, incorporating comprehensive forecasting and Cash Flow analysis to support strategic financial planning.
Project Financial Management Panteion University
Freelacer | Accounting Services
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Oversaw accounting procedures for various Research Projects, ensuring compliance with financial and tax regulations.
- Collaborated with Private Entities, the Public Sector, and International Organizations including for the management, monitoring, and supervision of diverse projects.
- Ensured seamless coordination between stakeholders, contributing to the successful execution of projects.
- Delivered Tax Services, managing both monthly and annual tax issues, including VAT Statements, VIES, INTRASTAT Reports, and Annual Tax Forms.
- Conducted Balance Sheet Compilation & PL Procedures and coordinated with external auditors.
- Led Annual Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash Flows, and compiled monthly financial reports for submission.
- Provided comprehensive double-entry bookkeeping and Accounting Services.
Senior Accountant
P.K.Z. Furs S.A. - Fur Industry
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Actively participated in ERP migration and implementation Project.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, journals, accruals, FA monitoring, AP-AR monitoring.
- Execute monthly closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate Financial & Tax reporting.
- Prepare and submit Monthly VAT Statements and Withholding Taxes in compliance with Greek tax regulations.
- Generate and analyze financial reports, including VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) and INTRASTAT reports.
- Contribute to the Annual Budget Preparation Process, providing financial insights and forecasts.
- Actively participate in the Annual Audit process, collaborating with external auditors and preparing necessary deliverables.
- Oversee inventory tracking, ensuring accurate recording of stock levels for internal auditing purposes.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to manage warehouse operations efficiently.
Direct Banking and Risk Management Specialist
Bank Of Cyprus
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Internal transaction audits, implementing robust control measures and effective Risk Management strategies.
- Managing customer requests, providing timely and effective solutions.
- Initiated technical improvements in systems.
- Facilitated training sessions for both new hires and colleagues from various bank departments.
- Delivered extensive guidance on processes and the management of new cases, cultivating a collaborative and knowledgeable work atmosphere.
Project Coordinator
Infodim LP, Business Consulting - Department Of Greek National Cadastre
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Efficiently coordinating and managing deliverables, leveraging tailor-made systems in cooperation with IT Department to enhance productivity and streamline processes.
- Successfully supervised the implementation progress of key initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinating and organizing the activities of Cadastral Offices' working groups, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal performance.
Education
MSc in Economics and Regional Development -
Panteion University
Athens10.2012
BSc International Economics -
University of Macedonia
Thessaloniki05.2008
Skills
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to develop and cultivate new relationships Accompanied by well-honed social skills, can adeptly adapt to varying environmental conditions, ensuring effective communication in diverse settings
- Exhibit a quick learning ability for new processes and tasks, displaying enthusiasm for embracing new challenges Proficient in problem-solving and decision-making, with attention to detail Thriving in a team-oriented environment, showcasing creativity and flexibility Excel in working under pressure, maintaining a can-do attitude
- Demonstrate strong administrative and leadership skills, proficient in organizing work groups and effectively managing teams Known for analytical thinking and proactive attitude, driven to take initiatives and responsibilities, and exhibit persistence in achieving goals
- Organizing and time- management abilities Successfully coordinated and managed projects, ensuring tasks were executed within established timelines and meeting high-quality standards Proven ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines Anticipated challenges and proactively devised contingency plans, contributing to seamless project execution and overcoming potential obstacles
digital skills
Highly familiar with various digital systems, displaying adaptability to new technologies and a quick learning curve when introduced to novel digital platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in utilizing various ERP accounting systems, having actively participated in three successful ERP implementations, including Workday. Deep understanding of system functionalities and a knack for seamless integration.
- Use of Excel formulas and functionalities for financial analysis.
- Utilized diverse Banking systems for Bank Internal Auditing purposes.
- Utilized statistical software such as SPSS and R for projects.
languages
- Greek: Native Proficiency
- English: Full Professional Proficiency
- German: Limited Working Proficiency
Certification
- Starting PMP Project Management Certification
- A’ Class Accounting Signatory Rights from Economic Chamber of Greece
Timeline
Senior RTR Accountant | Reporting & Financial Control (Swiss Entities)
Intrum | Finance Center of Excellence SMSA
09.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant | Financial Project Manager
GOLDAIR HANDLING SA - Aircraft Ground Handling
09.2019 - 09.2021
Project Financial Management Panteion University
Freelacer | Accounting Services
03.2015 - 09.2019
Senior Accountant
P.K.Z. Furs S.A. - Fur Industry
11.2013 - 02.2015
Direct Banking and Risk Management Specialist
Bank Of Cyprus
09.2009 - 05.2012
Project Coordinator
Infodim LP, Business Consulting - Department Of Greek National Cadastre
07.2008 - 07.2009
MSc in Economics and Regional Development -
Panteion University
BSc International Economics -
University of Macedonia
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