Project Officer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Offshore Renewables Programme Executive - Ocean Power Innovation Network

• Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

Main responsibilities:- Monitor and control the project’s work plan and ensure the action is implemented properly- Develop and maintain strong business relationships and work collaboratively withpartners of the OPIN project and a range of internal and external stakeholders- Act as the intermediary for all communications between the project partners and Interreg Joint Secretariat- Arrange consortium meetings and subsequent reporting- Gather, monitor and consolidate scientific and technical content for periodical reports- Event organisation- Manage OPIN communication work package ( promotion via social media, newsletter, mailing list; website development & updates, communication plan)- Assist with offshore energy programme Show less

Program Executive - Grants, finance & corporate services (RD&D Programme)

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2021

Main responsibilities:-Review of grant applications to ensure their accordance with scheme rules-Review requests for grant payment to ensure sufficient financial documentationhas been provided to recommend payment- Identification of areas for systems and process improvements-Develop reports and indicators to ensure quality and timeliness of all aspects ofgrant management-Assist in the updating of application guidelines and scheme terms and conditionsto ensure that appropriate levels of compliance in place- Input into the development of new programmes-Provide life-cycle financial and governance support to the Operations FinanceManager- Liaise with programme staff to ensure effective contract administration, financialreporting and payments related to grants.-Grant closing activities-Contributing to audit of programmes and implementation of auditrecommendations linked to grant management-Assist in the management of the grant administration function (from grantapplication to grant payment) and ensure compliance with scheme guidelines andinternal financial procedures- Preparing financial reports for EU projects where SEAI is the Grantee (Horizon 2020 projects - CAV_EPBD, REACT and Interreg project - OPIN) Show less

Senior financial controlling specialist

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

Main responsibilities:- verification checks on expenditure incurred by grant beneficiaries (processing expenditure claims) and adherence to regulations for all funding instruments- ensuring that an adequate audit trail exists (according to regulatory requirements)- performing On-the-spot-Checks of documentationOther responsibilities:- conducting workshops and education seminars on financial reporting within the ESIF system, both in-house and to beneficiaries- attending continuous in-house seminars/educations/workshops on ESIF funds- collecting and preparing financial data for a country-level expenditures declaration- internal and external (within the ESIF system in Croatia) reporting on project implemantation progress- assistance in project evaluation Show less

Financial Controlling Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Jan 2019

Main responsibilities:- verification checks on expenditure incurred by grant beneficiaries (processing expenditure claims) and adherence to regulations for all funding instruments- ensuring that an adequate audit trail exists (according to regulatory requirements)- performing On-the-spot-Checks of documentationOther responsibilities:- conducting workshops and education seminars on financial reporting within the ESIF system, both in-house and to beneficiaries- attending continuous in-house seminars/educations/workshops on ESIF funds- collecting and preparing financial data for a country-level expenditures declaration- internal and external (within the ESIF system in Croatia) reporting on project implemantation progress- assistance in project evaluation Show less

Financial expert assistant

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

Main responsibilities:- verification checks on expenditure incurred by grant beneficiaries (processing expenditure claims) and adherence to regulations for all funding instruments- ensuring that an adequate audit trail exists (according to regulatory requirements)

Office Manager

• May 2013 - Oct 2016

Main responsibilities: - running all office operations - organisation of business trips and events - liaising with staff, suppliers and clients - ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date - car fleet management - assisting the organisation's HR function by keeping personnel records up to date and arranging job interviews Other responsibilities: - assistance in preparing company newsletter - basic bookkeeping (travel expenses) Main responsibilities: - running all office operations - organisation of business trips and events - liaising with staff, suppliers and clients - ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date - car fleet management - assisting the organisation's HR function by keeping personnel records up to date and arranging job interviews Other responsibilities: - assistance in preparing company newsletter - basic bookkeeping (travel expenses)

NESsT Entrepreneur-in Residence - NESsTER

• Sep 2012 - Jan 2013

Intern

• Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

Technical support agent

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

Technical support for Hewlett-Packard consumer series: notebooks and desktops, monitors, accessories (mice, keyboards, bags etc.) - Inbound calls handling and case logging in CRM tool - Guiding customers through troubleshooting, reproducing issues on test units; documenting troubleshooting steps - User registration; organizing service; reporting; escalating to CRT team Technical support for Hewlett-Packard consumer series: notebooks and desktops, monitors, accessories (mice, keyboards, bags etc.) - Inbound calls handling and case logging in CRM tool - Guiding customers through troubleshooting, reproducing issues on test units; documenting troubleshooting steps - User registration; organizing service; reporting; escalating to CRT team

Collection agent

• Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

Main responsibilities:- Contacting debtors to inquire of their payment status- Negotiating payoff deadlines or payment plans- Handling questions or complaints- Investigating and resolving discrepancies- Updating account status and database regularly

Back Office Officer

• Oct 2009 - Jul 2010

Main responsibilities:- Processing consumer loan applications (complete background check for loan applicants and analysis of client's credit score)Other responsibilities:- Post - approval customer support

Front Desk Officer

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2009

• Office administration • Office administration