Finance Manager& Business Admin

• Oct 2017 - Present

Main achievements: * Partner with the Purchasing team to achieve business objectives and support planning and control of annual direct purchasing of fabrics; * Lead the finance steering process to translate macroeconomic and industry trends into the manufacturing price and the consequent impact on Elsima CONF profitability. * Present and communicate financial results and forecasts to CEO whilst providing analysis and recommendations for the decision-making process. * Steer the implementation of Power BI& Smartbill App dashboards to report and present cost and profitability metrics to all shareholders; * Created Microsoft Power Automate tool throughout the ordering and invoicing processes. The new tool reduced the time spent on the process by 50%. * Improved financial forecast accuracy by implementing follow up controls and challenging production& commercial team assumptions. * Performed robust pricing and portfolio analysis, focusing on increasing the margins and improving resource allocation. Show less

Team Lead

• Feb 2015 - Oct 2017

The internal audit department is considered an enabler of growth. The audits performed underpin market confidence through constant reporting to Romanian regulator and serve as a cornerstone for the business environment. I have ensured that we have continuous discussions with the audited departments in order to understand their problems and to address them in current or future audits.My main tasks to be performed in the Internal audit department are:- plan and document the assigned audits according to the Group audit manual;- focus on Solvency II topics - risk management, process and control;- testing risk governance and control systems within the life insurance company and pension funds;- prepare regulatory and group reports related to previously audited areas;- attend business development meetings;- issue recommendations aimed at fostering effective and efficient controls within the areas audited;- evaluate the proper implementation of new trading interfaces (Front Office, Back Office and Investment Risk Management);As a financial professional I have to understand the business and its associated processes through a continuous relationship with the process owners.The audit work was performed in TeamMate and data analysis was tackled with IDEA and Excel. Show less

Senior Internal Auditor - NN Investment Partners

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

During the short term assignment at NN Group I have been part of the Investments Audit Team. Part of the tasks assigned where:- Perform audit tests on the asset backed securities process and review the correct implementation of the private placements strategy;- Cooperate with the Credit Risk Management department to identify any gaps in the documentation;- Evaluate the reporting activities for asset backed securities;- Planning activities for the Central Clearing audit;

Senior Internal Auditor

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2015

Throughout the audits performed in UniCredit Bank I took the Team leader role for most of the audit engagements. I have been in charge with audit planning, risk assessments, audit reviews and to understand the line of work of the departments audited. I consider that the key to success is knowing what your customers want. I have applied the knowledge gained as External auditor in a more flexible and proportionate manner to individual circumstances and specific user needs. I was in charge for audits in the Treasury area, Liquidity and Market Risk. I had a continuous relationship with the audited departments through participation at development meetings and steering committees.The audits in the Trading area are seen as a critical bedrock for standard-setters and regulators. The main tasks performed as Senior Internal Auditor: • Objectively review bank's processes ( e.g. evaluation of the acquisition process, planning and controlling underpinning processes, effective branch operational controls, garnishment processes); • Evaluate whether appropriate risk management procedures are applied (ICAAP audit); • Evaluate the correct implementation of internal policies and regulations in the treasury area (derivatives trading process, EMIR implementation, MiFID process); • Evaluate the monitoring process over short term liquidity and structural liquidity; • Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes; • Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance processes; • Prepare the audit plan and work program based on an initial risk assessment; Show less

Senior Associate

• Dec 2007 - Dec 2010

During Dec.2007 to June 2008 - Internship at PwC • Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients • Attend stock counts • Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to senior associates in respect of audited areas like :Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Cash, Intercompany Accounts, Opex. June 2008 - March 2010 - Senior Associate - perform assurance activities in legal entities belonging to the financial services sector: banks, insurance companies, non-banking financial institutions; - perform specific audit tests on material accounts: Valuation of financial instruments, intercompany accounts, Operating expenses, Allowance for bad debt, Accruals, Cut off tests; - assess the correct recognition and measurement of financial instruments; - innovate different ways of testing, based on the information provided and considering the market legislation and conditions; - document in a clear and concise manner the audit work performed; - assign and evaluate the work performed by new joiners within the team. Show less

Customer Care Specialist

• 2007 - 2007