Piotr Kaszuba

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.

Summary

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Work History

Chief Accounting Officer

CFO / Member of the Management Board

Regional Accounting Manager for CEE Countries (POLAND, SLOVAKIA, CZECH, HUNGARY), UK, and Ireland

Chief Accountant - Head of Accounting Department Eastern Europe

General Ledger Team Leader Europe and Asia

Finance /Accounting Manager

Financial Controller - Senior Accountant-Cluster Team Lead

Finance Manager

Chief accountant of Accounting Center for Central Europe

Senior Accountant - Hungarian Market

Jr. Accountant

Education

Ph.D. - Tax Advisor - preparation to Certifications

Ph.D. - Finance and Banking Department

Master of Science - Agricultural Economics

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