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EGRION SELMANI
GROUP FINANCE & LEGAL CONTROLLER
Athens,I
Summary
Group Finance & Legal Controller with experience at Kennedys Group & My Blossom Travel, equipped with strong expertise in ERP systems, financial management, and strategic planning. Recognized for streamlining processes and solving complex challenges, with a commitment to driving business growth while ensuring financial and legal compliance. Confident and open to continuous learning, with a focus on teamwork and ongoing improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Finance & Legal Controller
Kennedys Group & My Blossom Travel
04.2024 - Current
- Financial Management: Oversee group financial operations, reporting, and compliance.
- Legal Oversight: Ensure legal compliance in contracts and business operations through direct collaboration with external legal partners.
- Invoicing & Tax: Manage VAT-compliant invoicing, including VAT Art. 43, 27, and 14, while overseeing accurate and timely tax filings.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial statements and analyze performance.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and financial forecasting.
- Internal Controls: Implement controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
- Expense & Cash Flow: Optimize expenses and manage cash flow.
- Payroll: Manage payroll operations across group companies.
- Audit & Compliance: Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory compliance, such as IATA regulations, VAT for travel services (e.g., VAT Art 43), data protection laws (GDPR) and ISO (9001, 14001, 27001, 10002, 26000, 50001, 31000)
- Risk Management: Develop risk mitigation strategies and legal safeguards, including those for software royalties contracts, trademarks, brokerage agreements, and short-term villa agreements.
- Strategic Planning: Provide financial and legal insights for decision-making.
- System Improvements: Lead finance system enhancements and process improvements, including spreadsheet optimization and Softone Custom modifications.
- CEO Reporting: Provide financial insights to CEO.
Financial Analyst & Account Control
Kennedys Group (2023) & My Blossom Travel (2024)
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Invoicing: Manage VAT-compliant invoicing (VAT Art 43).
- Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data for trends and improvements.
- Budget Monitoring: Track budget performance and variances.
- Reporting: Prepare financial reports for decision-making.
- Reconciliation: Ensure accurate financial records.
- Expense Tracking: Monitor and control expenses.
- Forecasting: Assist in financial and tax forecasting.
- Tax Closings: Manage monthly VAT and tax submissions.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations.
- Audit Support: Assist in audits.
- Cash Flow: Monitor operational cash flow.
- Client & Payroll: Oversee client accounts and payroll.
- Budgeting: Support budget preparation.
- CEO Reporting: Provide financial insights to CEO.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement
Assistant Financial Analyst
My Blossom Travel
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Expense Tracking: Monitor expenses to ensure they stay within budget.
- Forecasting: Analyze data to support financial forecasts.
- Tax Procedures: Assist in tax return preparation and compliance.
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations.
- Internal Controls: Support the implementation of controls to protect assets.
- Data Management: Accurately input and update financial data.
- Audit Support: Prepare documents for audits and respond to inquiries.
- Financial Modeling: Help develop financial models for analysis and budgeting.
- Process Improvement: Identify and recommend financial process improvements.
Junior Finance & Accounting
Kennedys Group (2021) & My Blossom Travel (2022)
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate financial records, including journals and ledgers.
- Transaction Processing: Process invoices, receipts, and payments accurately.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, and receivable.
- Expense Management: Track expenses, ensuring correct coding and budget adherence.
- Financial Reporting: Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Budget Assistance: Support budget preparation and monitor expenditures.
- Data Entry: Accurately input financial data into accounting systems.
- Compliance Support: Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
- Audit Preparation: Assist with audit documentation and requests.
- Invoice Management: Process and verify invoices for timely payments.
- Payroll Assistance: Support payroll data entry and processing.
- Financial Analysis: Help analyze financial data for trends and variances.
- Document Management: Organize financial documents for easy access.
- Communication: Collaborate with departments to resolve financial discrepancies.
Operations Manager
Pentanostimo (Family-Owned Business)
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Operations: Manage daily operations to ensure efficiency and meet objectives.
- Process Improvement: Develop procedures to boost productivity and reduce costs.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and train staff, ensuring role clarity and a positive environment.
- Budgeting: Create and manage budgets, monitor spending, and control costs.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs and metrics to identify improvement areas.
- Project Coordination: Oversee projects to ensure on-time, within-scope, and on-budget delivery.
- Supplier Relations: Manage supplier/vendor contracts, performance, and issue resolution.
- Quality Control: Ensure products and services meet company standards.
- Customer Service: Address inquiries and complaints, ensuring satisfaction.
- F&B Compliance: Follow HACCP & ISO protocols such as 22000,9001,45001,31000, 26000.50001 and food safety regulations.
- Strategic Alignment: Contribute to strategic plans, aligning operations with company goals.
- Resource Management: Allocate personnel and resources to maximize efficiency.
- Data Analysis: Use operational data to drive improvements and strategic decisions.
- Reporting: Present operational reports and key achievements to senior management.
- Innovation: Identify and implement process improvements for competitive advantage.
- Crisis Management: Develop plans to ensure business continuity during disruptions such as aggressive marketing from a competitor, unfair competition strategies.
Bartender & F&B Trainee (Pactice in Hospitality)
Aldemar Resorts - Olympian Village
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Bartending: Prepare and serve drinks, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Guest Service: Provide attentive service while adhering to F&B protocols.
- Alcohol Compliance: Check IDs and follow legal guidelines for responsible alcohol service.
- Sanitation & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness of equipment, glassware, and workstations according to hygiene standards.
- F&B Compliance: Follow HACCP & ISO protocols such as 22000,9001,45001,31000, 26000 and food safety regulations.
- Inventory Management: Assist in tracking stock levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining proper storage to prevent waste.
- Quality Control: Ensure consistency and quality of beverages and ingredients.
- Issue Resolution: Assist in resolving guest complaints professionally.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with kitchen and service staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Training & Development: Participate in training focused on F&B safety, inventory, and service standards.
- Guest Experience: Build rapport with guests to enhance their experience.
Operations Manager Assistant
Pentanostimo (Family-Owned Business)
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, calendar management, and correspondence.
- Process Coordination: Help coordinate daily tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Logistics Management: Support inventory control, procurement, and vendor coordination.
- Project Assistance: Aid in the completion of operational projects on time and within budget.
- Communication: Facilitate information sharing and resolve issues promptly.
- Process Improvement: Suggest enhancements to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Customer Service: Address customer inquiries and ensure timely resolutions.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate operational records and procedures.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies and safety regulations.
- Team Support: Assist team members and help train new employees.
- Scheduling: Help coordinate staff shifts and operational activities for smooth workflow.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting & Finance (Candidate)
University of Northampton
Northampton, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
MBA - Executive MBA
University of Bolton
Bolton, United Kingdom (Collaboration With NYC) 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
Toulouse, France (Collaboration With NYC) 04.2001 -
Seminar - Organizational Leadership
9th Leadership Forum
Mercedez Benz - Hellas Heaquarters 04.2001 -
Seminar - Hospitality & Tourism
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
Toulouse, France 04.2001 -
Graduated -
20th General High School of Athens
04.2001 -
Skills
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Strategic Planning & Corporate Finance
- Internal Controls Development
- AP/AR Invoicing & General Ledger Management
- Risk & Cash Flow Management
- Financial Forecasting & Audit Coordination
- Tax Compliance & Budget Development
- Investment Analysis
- Payroll Processing & Expense Control
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Analytical & Time Management Skills
- Continuous Improvement & Self-Motivation
Software
Excel (Creation of Complicated formats for Finance & Accounting usage such as Forecast & Budgeting, Cashflow and General Data Analysis)
Softone ERP
B&A ERP
Loggia PMS & ERP Features
Adobe Acrobat
Languages
Greek, Albanian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
French
Elementary
A2
Interests
Gym
Running
Reading
Crypto Investments
Forex Investments
Stock Market Investments
Timeline
Group Finance & Legal Controller
Kennedys Group & My Blossom Travel
04.2024 - Current
Financial Analyst & Account Control
Kennedys Group (2023) & My Blossom Travel (2024)
01.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Financial Analyst
My Blossom Travel
01.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Finance & Accounting
Kennedys Group (2021) & My Blossom Travel (2022)
08.2021 - 01.2023
Operations Manager
Pentanostimo (Family-Owned Business)
10.2018 - 08.2021
Bartender & F&B Trainee (Pactice in Hospitality)
Aldemar Resorts - Olympian Village
06.2018 - 09.2018
Operations Manager Assistant
Pentanostimo (Family-Owned Business)
03.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Accounting & Finance (Candidate)
University of Northampton
04.2001 -
MBA - Executive MBA
University of Bolton
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
04.2001 -
Seminar - Organizational Leadership
9th Leadership Forum
04.2001 -
Seminar - Hospitality & Tourism
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
04.2001 -
Graduated -
20th General High School of Athens
04.2001 -
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