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Athanasios Fotopoulos

Athanasios Fotopoulos

Accounting Manager
Melissia,Athens

Summary

Finance and Accounting professional with in depth knowledge in Insurance, experienced in managing the operations of Accounting Department while guiding and encouraging professional development of team. Skilled on achieving operational objectives through strategic planning, problem resolution and trend identification. Adept at the development and implementation of systems for the analysis, reporting and verification on financial information

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Accounting Team Leader

Volkswagen Financial Services
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed and monitored of 8 financial and accountant specialists.
  • Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
  • Analyzed monthly and quarterly financial statements and presented reports HQ.
  • Maintained accounting ledgers and monitored preparation of balance sheet both under IFRS and Local accounting standards.
  • Prepared documentation for annual external audits.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

Accounting Manager

Atlantic Union General Insurances SA
1 2013 - 02.2024
  • Participated in regulatory report to Bank of Greece.
  • Implemented new accounting standards IFRS 9 and IFRS 17.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Prepared financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Review and prepare presentations, proposals, internal reports directly to CFO and CEO about Accounting Department.
  • Administrator of Thomson Reuters Eikon Wealth Management and responsible for portfolio valuation and monitor of investments (bonds, mutual funds, shares).
  • Monitor and control tax obligations and Reinsurance accounts.

Compliance Officer and Financial Analyst

Atlantic Union General Insurances SA
04.2011 - 01.2013
  • Responsible to assure compliance with applicable regulations
  • Yearly report to Supervisory authority regarding compliance function
  • Design, implement and monitor of internal policies regarding compliance issues
  • Control and respond to official authorities individuals (Tax Office, Prosecutors etc.).

Financial analyst

04.2011 - 01.2013
  • Monitor and renewal of Term Deposits
  • Maintaining and updating investment register
  • Evaluation of investment products offered by local and foreign banks
  • Monthly reporting and controlling of expenses.

Accountant - Risk Analyst

European Providence General Insurances SA
03.2004 - 03.2011
  • Prepare and monitor establishment of Risk Management Department
  • Prepare and monitor establishment of internal governance
  • Reconciliation of claims register and payment of suppliers
  • Quarterly reporting for claims paid
  • Monthly reconciliation of banks accounts
  • Taxes reconciliation
  • Responsible for daily cashier
  • Maintained Invoices register
  • Responsible for fixed assets register.

Education

MSc in Insurance and Risk Management -

City University of London, Cass Business School
01.2007 - 04.2008

BSc in Public Administration, Financial field - undefined

Panteio University
01.2001 - 04.2005

Skills

Compliance

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Certification

IFRS (After exams) - EIAS- 2015

Memberships Licenses

  • Member of Greek Economic Chamber
  • A' Class Accountant license

Military Service

Fulfilled

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 15/07/1981

Training

General Review of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - NETBULL SA, 2018

Software

SAP

AS 400

Insurance works by Blue Byte

Timeline

Accounting Team Leader

Volkswagen Financial Services
02.2024 - Current

Compliance Officer and Financial Analyst

Atlantic Union General Insurances SA
04.2011 - 01.2013

Financial analyst

04.2011 - 01.2013

MSc in Insurance and Risk Management -

City University of London, Cass Business School
01.2007 - 04.2008

Accountant - Risk Analyst

European Providence General Insurances SA
03.2004 - 03.2011

BSc in Public Administration, Financial field - undefined

Panteio University
01.2001 - 04.2005

Accounting Manager

Atlantic Union General Insurances SA
1 2013 - 02.2024
IFRS (After exams) - EIAS- 2015
Advanced Anti-Money Laundering - Oikonomotexniki S.A. - 2012
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