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Audit of financial statements, reporting packages as per CAS, IFRS, US GAAP. Focusing on commercial clients

* Preparing of accounting entries * controlling of accountancy according Czech legislation and US GAAP * communication with local authorities * reporting for management.

Carrying out of general ledger entries on behalf of Italian entity based on US GAAP and Italian GAAP, cash management, monthly closing and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, participation in monthly reporting, ad hoc analyses, Sarbanes Oxley, communication with other relevant departments.

Responsible for managing internal audit function on a group level. I directly report to Audit Committee and on operational basis to Group CFO and CEO. I am responsible for risk management, audit planning, audit execution, audit reporting for all 14 group entities worldwide. I focus on wide range of audit from financial, operational, special project etc. I work closely with business unit to help them to define key controls and perform regular follow up on their progress which I quarterly report to senior leadership team. Due to my financial and accounting background I also help group finance team during special projects such as reporting, acquisition etc.

Undertaking of financial audits - verification of client financial statements and reporting packages according to Czech accounting standards, IFRS and US GAAP; undertaking of operational audits and SOX. On my current position I am responsible for leading of external audits for clients (turnover aprox. 80 MEUR), managing relevant audit tests, communication with client, preparing of audit documentation for manager’s and partner’s review, coordination of audit work, coaching of junior audit staff (usually 2-3 assistant). My client range from diverse commercial line of business (manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutics, providers of service)

* Reviewing of internal financial reporting system (US GAAP) and proposing improvements * Identifying operational and financial risk within the processes and proposing adequate controls to mitigate gaps * Coordinating and processing of SOX testing * Implementing standardized best practice packages for critical control activities within local environment * Providing compliance support and guidance to company management * Travelling within EMEA region

* Partnership with business and Group Compliance and process teams * Risk Management * Set up of key controls * Review of newly set up processes * Regular self- auditing (SOX)

* Performing of following types of audits: * Financial audits * Operational audits * Compliance audits * SOX audits * Traveling around 90% within Europe

Diverse range of audits (operational, financial, compliance) mainly through Europe, with random worldwide travel.

Activities and Societies: ACCA qualification completed