SAP ECC and S/4 HANNA certification FI CO in progress
Piotr Kaszuba
FM/CFO/CF/AA
Warszawa,WA
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Summary
Over 25 years of professional experience in accounting and finance, working for renowned global companies. Started as a junior accountant and progressed to accounting and finance manager. Led teams of accountants ranging from 3 to 15 members, overseeing all aspects of finance and accounting operations including bookkeeping, taxes, cash flow management, reporting, and financial analysis. Practical expertise in self-directed positions honed proficiency in finance and computer skills. Known for self-motivation, open-mindedness, and collaborative nature, thriving as a valuable team player. Holds a license from the Ministry of Finance in Poland and possesses advanced proficiency in SAP FI/CO.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Chief Accounting Officer
CLAW Group
Wroclaw, Wroclaw
10.2024 - Current
- Provided expert guidance on complex accounting matters during critical business negotiations, contributing to favorable outcomes for the organization.
- Evaluated potential investment opportunities, providing thorough analysis to support informed decision making.
- Optimized working capital management by closely monitoring cash flow and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient workflow practices and automated solutions.
- Managed tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities while maintaining full compliance with applicable laws.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
CFO / Member of the Management Board
IRON-TECH Kft.- HUNGARY
Szigetvar, Baranya
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Managing the Company Finance
- Maintaining sound business relations with banks
- Overseeing the keeping of the books
- Obtaining sources of financing
- Negotiating terms of financial service with banks and financial institutions
- Conclude transactions to hedge foreign currency revenues
- Optimizing the use of financial resources
- Analysis and optimization of the use of financial resources
- Analysis and optimization operating costs
- Provide opinions on offers of financial products and services proposed by banks and financial institutions
- Actively participate in the development of financial plans and budgets of the Company and the Affiliates
- Actively participate in the development of the financial policy of the Company and Related Entities
- Maintain proper business relations with the clients of the Company and Related Parties
- Assist in the execution of concluded commercial contracts, clarify matters
- Implementation of new accounting system
- Implementation different control check on Revenue file
Regional Accounting Manager for CEE Countries (POLAND, SLOVAKIA, CZECH, HUNGARY), UK, and Ireland
FONDY LTD
LONDON- WARSAW, WAR
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Manage the financial activity (bookkeeping, taxes, cash flow)
- Preparation of the legal entity Financial Statements, tax returns and VAT returns, transfer pricing
- Ensure the monthly closings on a timely and accurate manner and prepare the operations reporting accordingly
- Internal and external audit participation
- Cooperation with Sales department - supporting by sales report preparation
- Implementation of new accounting system
- Implementation different control check on Revenue file
Chief Accountant - Head of Accounting Department Eastern Europe
KETER Group- Curver
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Manage the financial team of 7 members - Junior accountant - Senior Accountant - Team Leader in Poland and Hungary
- Preparation of the legal entity Financial Statements, tax returns and VAT returns, transfer pricing
- Ensure the monthly closings on a timely and accurate manner and prepare the operations reporting accordingly
- Internal and external audit participation
- Cooperation with Tax advisor and Tax authorities
- Cooperation with other department - IT - Operation - Sales - Marketing
- Standardization of Balance Sheet
- Implement balance sheet reconciliation policy
- Procedures for Vendors creation and limits
- Successful transition activity from Hungary to Poland SSC
General Ledger Team Leader Europe and Asia
Link-Laters Sp.z.o.o.
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Coordinate the administrative, accounting activity across region
- Manage the financial team of 11 members
- Support of Finance Share Service Manager in financial managing of GL team
- Ensure the monthly closings on a timely and accurate manner and prepare the operations reporting accordingly
- Internal and external audit participation
- Reporting for client
- Develop and implement backup structure
- Successful implementation of Standard process journal posting across EU and ASIA
- Standardization of Balance Sheet and other processes
- Successfully transition process of GL activity from Jakarta
Finance /Accounting Manager
EPG Group- Curver
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Manage the financial team of 5 members, composed of the following functions: accounting, controlling and IT
- Support of Regional Finance Director in financial controlling of the local
- Preparation of the legal entity Financial Statements, tax returns and VAT returns, transfer pricing
- Ensure the monthly closings on a timely and accurate manner and prepare the operations reporting accordingly
- Internal and external audit participation
- Cooperation with Tax advisor and Tax authorities
- Successful implementation of Standard process of closing month including split of responsibility between direct report-decreased time of month end close by 1 day
Financial Controller - Senior Accountant-Cluster Team Lead
Accenture Services Sp.z.o.o.
06.2010 - 05.2013
- Provide a single point of contact to the client's financial controller for all finance related queries
- Coordination of tasks held by Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Buy Center
- Preparation and posting of journal entries
- Responsible for the balance sheet accounts reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation process
- Ensure close process is completed in an accurate and timely manner - preparation of accruals, pre-paid releases, posting of bank transactions
- Perform a high-level review of both B/S and P/L for obvious errors, omissions or inconsistencies
- Manage the preparation of all compliance documentation as defined by the client, responsible for SOX compliance within the team
- Support audit of financial statements as required-Managing and coordinating 6 Senior accountant for different countries
- Implementation of Value added tax Macro excel calculation -saving cost and time for VAT preparation -Accenture award
Finance Manager
CHEP Poland Sp.z.o.o.
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Ownership of all accounting and control activities in Poland and other countries
- Commercial finance reporting
- Month-end and yearend closing
- Responsibility for Audit, Tax and Accounting Control Processes
- Control and reconciliation all G/L accounts
- VAT, CIT and other tax journals
- Financial statement preparation
- Responsibility for implementation of SAP system
- Overhead control
- Budget process ownership
- Responsible for internal and external reporting
- CHEP provides equipment pooling which is the shared use of high quality standard pallets and containers by multiple customers
- CHEP offers outstanding, environmentally friendly logistics solutions to customers to help protect their products as they move through the supply chain
- Setup process of Invoice flow in company - Accrual management -Clear cooperation with SCC
Chief accountant of Accounting Center for Central Europe
Universal Picture Poland
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules.
Senior Accountant - Hungarian Market
Philips Polska Sp z o.o.
02.2002 - 06.2004
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Jr. Accountant
Gillette Poland S.A
01.2001 - 02.2002
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using SAP.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and analyzing financial statements.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
Education
Ph.D. - Tax Advisor - preparation to Certifications
01.2017 - 01.2018
Ph.D. - Finance and Banking Department
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Continuing education in Accounting
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics
01.1993 - 01.1999
Faculty: Management
- Completed professional development in Accounting
Skills
Change management
People management
External auditing
Forecast preparation
Budget preparation
US GAAP
IFRS
Finance programs
Tax law knowledge
Cash flow management
SOX
ERP system expertise
Accounts payable and receivable
Investor relations management
Financial forecasting
Fixed asset management
Tax strategy and compliance
Software
Work Availability
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Timeline
Chief Accounting Officer - CLAW Group
10.2024 - Current
CFO / Member of the Management Board - IRON-TECH Kft.- HUNGARY
02.2021 - 08.2024
Regional Accounting Manager for CEE Countries (POLAND, SLOVAKIA, CZECH, HUNGARY), UK, and Ireland - FONDY LTD
01.2019 - 02.2021
Chief Accountant - Head of Accounting Department Eastern Europe - KETER Group- Curver
06.2017 - 12.2018
Akademia Bussinesu MDDP - Ph.D., Tax Advisor - preparation to Certifications
01.2017 - 01.2018
General Ledger Team Leader Europe and Asia - Link-Laters Sp.z.o.o.
07.2014 - 05.2017
Finance /Accounting Manager - EPG Group- Curver
06.2013 - 07.2014
Financial Controller - Senior Accountant-Cluster Team Lead - Accenture Services Sp.z.o.o.
06.2010 - 05.2013
Finance Manager - CHEP Poland Sp.z.o.o.
07.2005 - 06.2010
Chief accountant of Accounting Center for Central Europe - Universal Picture Poland
06.2004 - 07.2005
Senior Accountant - Hungarian Market - Philips Polska Sp z o.o.
02.2002 - 06.2004
Jr. Accountant - Gillette Poland S.A
01.2001 - 02.2002
University of Finance And Management - Ph.D., Finance and Banking Department
01.2001 - 01.2002
University of Agricultural Science of Gödöllő - Master of Science, Agricultural Economics
01.1993 - 01.1999
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hungarian
Proficient
C2
Russian
Elementary
A2
License
License of Finance Ministry of Poland nr 36550/2010
Personal Information
Driving License: B category
Trainingscourses
- Financial controlling in practice
- People management
- Lean for beginners
- SOX trainings
- Tax
- Excel
- VBA - basics