Akrivi Andreou FCCA

General Manager @ MEDBEST SA

About

🌟 About Me: C-Suite Leader in Food Manufacturing and Food Exports 🌟 Building my career as a C-Suite professional with a passion for continuous improvement, I have grown to consider any type of learning and creative activity as invaluable, relentlessly seeking opportunities to induce others to such endeavors. I am specializing in General Management, Operations, and Finance within the fascinating world of the Food Industry, in Food Manufacturing and Food Exports. My journey has been marked by a passion for steering people and organizations toward excellence, building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and my profile encapsulates a robust blend of business acumen, financial expertise, and strategic leadership. 🔍 Professional Expertise: In my career, I have honed my skills in business management, process excellence, financial analysis, cost analysis, and export-sales development. Currently serving as the General Manager of a thriving food export company, I take pride in driving success through innovative strategies, process reengineering and a relentless commitment to excellence. 🌐 Key Attributes: As a compassionate leader, I prioritize fostering a collaborative and empowering work culture. I am a lifelong learner, consistently seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth. My influence-strategic mindset shapes my approach to leadership, driving teams towards shared goals. 📈 Professional Involvement: Adding to my repertoire, I am honored to be a proud member of the ACCA Advisory Committee for Greece since September 2022. This role not only allows me to contribute to a much respected organization like ACCA but also underscores my commitment to continuous professional development.

Country

City

Greece

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Management, Credit Risk Management, Financial Accounting, Procurement, Credit Control, Communication, Project Plans, Key Performance Indicators, Increase Productivity, Finance Transformation, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Leadership, Project Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Process Improvement, Corporate Finance, General Management

Experience

General Manager

MEDBEST SA

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

• Accountable for the implementation of the strategic plan of the company and an efficient business operation at all levels: Sales, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Finance, Export Operations and Innovation. • Reinforcing the company Vision and Brand by collaborating with key functions, customers and suppliers and by enforcing ethical business practices. • Leading ESG initiatives, identifying risks and developing risk mitigation strategies.

Finance & Operations Director

MEDBEST SA

2015-5 - 2020-1 · 4 yrs 9 mos

• Accountable for the management accounting, financial analysis and cost analysis business systems and processes. • Responsible for the raw material projection data input, mining, analysis, and reporting processes to secure flow of production resources & cost control. • Responsible for the re-design of budgeting, cost analysis and P/L Reporting Systems.

Finance & Operations Manager

MEDBEST SA

2014-1 - 2015-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Oversee management accounting processes and reporting. • Maintain the day-to-day cost analysis of products and processes and develop tools for the accurate and up-to-date costing of new & current products. • Create, maintain and oversee the credit control system and credit insurance policy.

Finance & Operations Assistant

MEDBEST SA

2011-4 - 2013-12 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Export processes, customs procedures, export documents, bookings, production schedule planning and prioritization processes. • Bank account reconciliations, journal entries, issuing invoices.