Alina Avram

Leading a high-performing team of 30+ finance professionals Established a highly efficient shared-service center for accounting service Leading the successful in-sourcing of accounting services for several legal entities Pioneered the foundation of IT infrastructure for optimal SLA delivery Upgraded MS Dynamics 365 to SaaS and developed a suite of apps, integrations and automations using AI, machine learning and robotics Acting as a strategic partner to the CFO, overseeing and managing various key functions

Provided expert accounting and finance consultancy to a portfolio of medium-sized clients, focusing on the refinement of internal controls Supported and facilitated the successful implementation of SAP by Design for a medium-sized client in the automotive industry Conducted internal trainings on digitalization, process optimization, and management reporting, equipping the consultancy firm with advanced capabilities to deliver comprehensive and value-added services to clients

Directed the performance of two cross-country teams totalling 7 finance professionals Oversaw the financial operations of the European entities Drove the operational business in Germany and Austria Oversaw accounting, controlling, and cash activities for EMEA Prepared comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting Participated in strategic decision-making, providing direct support and consultation for the Group's CFO and CEO

Guided a team of 5 employees, cultivating a collaborative and high-performing environment in a challenging start-up mentality Assumed responsibility for all accounting activities encompassing a substantial number of operating and holding companies, as well as a fund, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Managed the accounting processes for several asset deals and share deals Prepared accurate and timely financial reports

Led the development and implementation of streamlined processes across the entire organization Established and built the finance department from the ground up Led the implementation of a new internal controlling process and cost structure Assumed full responsibility for all accounting activities and preparation of the financial statement Managed cash management activities and prepared the liquidity planning

Contribution to the preparation of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards Assumed responsibility for reviewing and transferring financial statements from local GAAPs to German GAAP for the four subsidiary companies in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Romania Implemented the Group's Financial Policies in the four countries Prepared comprehensive Transfer Pricing documentation

Enhanced and streamlined the monthly reporting process for a portfolio of 5 shopping malls, delivering accurate and insightful P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements Managed financial operations for the shopping malls, including cash management and liquidity planning Provided timely and comprehensive explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budget Collaborated effectively with external auditors during reviews and audits

Led the preparation of accurate and comprehensive financial statements for the Group, including consolidation and standalone reports Produced monthly management reports and reports for the Group of Investors, offering detailed explanations of variances between actual results, budget and forecast Optimized and streamlined finance processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness Collaborated with the CFO to prepare and present the budget and forecast

Established and developed the finance department for 3 legal entities, including 2 production units and 1 trading company Effectively managed cash flow and liquidity planning for all 3 entities Led the transfer of Financial Statements from local GAAP to German GAAP, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards Managed budgets, forecasts and ad-hoc reports for the Group and owner Successfully prepared for external audits, such as BSCI and SOCAM

Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable functions Led end-to-end general ledger accounting activities, overseeing the entire accounting process from journal entries to financial statement preparation Contributed to the monthly reporting process, providing insights and analysis Successfully managed tax refunds and effectively handled tax audits by local authorities Managed import and custom operations Provided significant support to the finance manager in migrating to a new accounting system

Accounting