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Nikolaos Gaglias

Nikolaos Gaglias

Athens

Summary

Experienced professional in Accounting & Finance, with strong IT skills and a consistent history of implementing, customizing and developing ERP systems.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Of Accounting / SAP Superuser

Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes Hellas)
Athens
06.2017 - Current

• Leading monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring timely reporting.

• Implementing and maintaining a robust system of internal controls.

• Preparing accurate financial statements, along with ad hoc financial reports.

• Liaising with external auditors for smooth audit processes.

• Conducting regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Manage user requests, troubleshoot SAP FICO-related issues, and deliver high-quality system configurations.

• Oversee SAP FICO-driven financial operations, including month-end/year- end close, account reconciliation, tax returns, and audit support.

• Train end-users and manage key SAP FICO-related projects, ensuring compliance with internal controls and corporate standards.

• Lead SAP FICO Accounting & Controlling local team, collaborating with all involved parties to deliver projects/requests on time and within budget.

• Provide ongoing support for SAP reporting solutions and drive continuous improvement in accounting processes.

-Proficient in using ECOS Softone(myDATA), JIRA and DataHub to enhance financial reporting, data management, and project tracking.

Accounting & Controlling

Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes Hellas)
Athens
12.2014 - 05.2017

• Provide support in the month-end and year-end closing process.

• Provide support in tax returns and tax audit.

• Reviewing journal entries, trial balance, and ensuring data reconciliation and accuracy.

• Support and participate in SAP FICO Implementations through UAT, Go-Live and Support

Acting as an SAP superuser, responsible for system configuration, testing, and implementation of new processes.

• Training end users in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) functionalities.

Preparing budget and forecast templates to support strategic planning.

Accounting and Finance

Shipping Group (Ikaros/Alianthos/St.Shipping Company)
Piraeus
11.2007 - 04.2014
  • Skilled in handling core accounting functions and supporting financial operations
  • Key responsibilities include: Managing Accounts Payable, MGA control, and Payroll processes
  • Maintaining accurate daily bookkeeping and recording of company transactions
  • Assisting in the preparation of monthly accounting reports
  • Administering online banking functions, including payments, internet security, and troubleshooting
  • Supporting the implementation of financial and accounting projects to improve processes

Assistant accountant/ERP Administrator

Depolo fashion stores
Athens
06.2004 - 11.2007
  • Key member of the project management team responsible for the successful implementation of the Optiplan ERP system
  • Responsibilities include: Performing accounting entries, preparation, and posting, ensuring accurate financial records
  • Overseeing inventory control, and analyzing financial, sales, and inventory data within the ERP system
  • Managing daily bookkeeping and recording of company transactions

Logistics

Hellenic Army
02.2003 - 02.2004

Administrative Employee

Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members
Piraeus
09.2001 - 01.2003

Accounting Clerk

The Stanley (Hotel)
Athens
01.2001 - 05.2001

Accounting Trainee

Athens
07.2000 - 12.2000

F&B Control Trainee

Mare Nostrum Hotel
07.1999 - 09.1999

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration

University of Piraeus
01-2009

Bachelor’s Degree - Tourism Management

Advanced School of Tourism Education
01-2001

Skills

  • SAP FI/CO
  • Project Implementation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organization skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Systems Analysis

Honors-Awards

Collaborative Leadership

Training

  • An introduction to AI/Overview of Cyber threats/OneDrive/Confidentiality/ Anti-fraud & Anti-Corruption/ Data Privacy & Protection Leadership passport/ Organizing a hybrid team, 2020-2024
  • Certificate in IFRS/ICAEW –Pro Seminars, 2015-2016
  • Excel 2013 Advanced –Pro Seminars,
  • Excel 2013 Advanced –Udemy,
  • Financial Analysis-De Vry University,
  • Excel 2003 Advanced - PRIMUS Business IT,
  • Shipping Accounting for Shipping Companies Law 89/67 - PRIMUS Business &,

Languages

  • English, Full Professional

(Proficiency/Cambridge)

  • Greek, Native

Timeline

Head Of Accounting / SAP Superuser

Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes Hellas)
06.2017 - Current

Accounting & Controlling

Allianz Trade (Euler Hermes Hellas)
12.2014 - 05.2017

Accounting and Finance

Shipping Group (Ikaros/Alianthos/St.Shipping Company)
11.2007 - 04.2014

Assistant accountant/ERP Administrator

Depolo fashion stores
06.2004 - 11.2007

Logistics

Hellenic Army
02.2003 - 02.2004

Administrative Employee

Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members
09.2001 - 01.2003

Accounting Clerk

The Stanley (Hotel)
01.2001 - 05.2001

Accounting Trainee

07.2000 - 12.2000

F&B Control Trainee

Mare Nostrum Hotel
07.1999 - 09.1999

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration

University of Piraeus

Bachelor’s Degree - Tourism Management

Advanced School of Tourism Education
Nikolaos Gaglias