Nikolaos Chrysofakis
Finance Team Leader
Athens
Summary
Accounts Receivable Team Lead currently leading 10+ team members across daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual AR activities. Improves posting accuracy and payment visibility through SAP, Autobank, and trend analysis across the receivables portfolio. Builds team capability through 2+ onboarding and procedure sessions per quarter and presentation coaching in English.
Previous experience on Leading teams on all streams (Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, General Accounting and Procurement)
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
Certifications
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Imerys Shared Service Center Greece
Athens, Attica
12.2022 - Current
- Lead Accounts Receivable team of 10, maintaining accuracy and timeliness across daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
- Run recurring 30-minute team presentations in English and follow each session with mandatory 1:1 feedback to build confidence and presentation skills.
- Provide guidance on accounts receivable best practices, supporting team members with day-to-day execution and process consistency.
- Analyze trends across the accounts receivable portfolio to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen credit control decisions.
- Collaborate with other departments to accurately reflect customer payment information in accounting systems through Autobank applications.
- Conduct training for new staff on accounts receivable procedures, using clear examples to reinforce billing issue resolution and dispute handling.
- Drive improvement objectives that strengthen presentation skills and English fluency across the team, supporting more confident internal communication.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving team performance and knowledge retention.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor team productivity and drive accountability.
- Improved cash flow by streamlining accounts receivable processes and implementing efficient collection strategies.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements and successfully implemented them, resulting in reduced errors and increased efficiency.
- Facilitated clear communication channels within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration, ultimately leading to improved overall performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address any discrepancies in invoicing or payment terms, leading to improved interdepartmental communication.
Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant
Imerys Shared Service Center Greece, Κηφισια
Athens, Attica
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Completed [number] month-end close activities for Accounts Receivable, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and KPI reporting.
- Processed 20 invoices and credit memos daily, maintaining accurate and timely posting in SAP.
- Reconciled bank deposits to accounting records, supporting accurate cash receipt posting and cleaner ledger balances.
- Reviewed unapplied cash transactions regularly and applied customer payments correctly to outstanding balances.
- Developed collection strategies for delinquent accounts while maintaining constructive customer relationships.
- Resolved billing issues, credit memo discrepancies, and account adjustments accurately to keep receivables current.
- Managed multiple priorities efficiently and met tight deadlines across daily receivables work.
Assistant Financial Controller
VERIZON HELLAS
01.2005 - 08.2020
- Managed 22 Professionals .
- Handled full accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, and billing responsibilities within a busy finance operation.
- Supported daily bank transactions, reconciled statements regularly, and completed bank reconciliation in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Prepared purchase orders and coordinated finance and office administration across day-to-day operational needs.
- Coordinated the external audit process by organizing supporting information and responding to auditor requests.
- Assisted with monthly management accounts and reporting packs for senior stakeholders using SAP and JD Edwards.
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration
Herriot Watt University
06-2013
Skills
- Accounts receivable management
- Credit control
- Cash application
- Collections management
- Customer account reconciliation
- Dispute resolution
- Billing issue resolution
- Month-end close
- SAP
Certification
Certified First Aid rescuer
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 25/06/1980
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Imerys Shared Service Center Greece
12.2022 - Current
Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant
Imerys Shared Service Center Greece, Κηφισια
09.2020 - 11.2022
Assistant Financial Controller
VERIZON HELLAS
01.2005 - 08.2020
Bachelor - Business Administration
Herriot Watt University