ALENA GAWLINSKA
Sr Finance Specialist
Warsaw
Summary
I am a confident and task-driven specialist with 6 years of experience in financial auditing and project services. Possessing a strong background in finance, accounting, and regulatory internal compliance, I have a proven track record of effectively evaluating financial processes, identifying control weaknesses, and implementing corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency and raise management risk awareness among end users.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Internal Control Audit Speciallist
CTB
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted external consulting services for comprehensive internal control audits for multinational american organization operating in Malaysia and Vietnam.
- Assessed and evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems and processes.
- Identified and analyzed potential risks, deficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement remediation plans.
- Provided recommendations to enhance internal control mechanisms and mitigate risks.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting audit findings and presented them to senior management.
Senior Finance Specialist
EY GDS
Warsaw
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Furnished requested financial data and reports to auditors, regulators and investors and prepared analysis to support risk management on german speaking market.
- Executed financial assurance audits and implemented new control points and metrics to support business changes.
- Initiated conversations with clients to uncover financial needs, cross-sell products and services and make referrals to business partners to meet sales goals.
- Performed data validation, produced financial reporting and managed projects and related tasks to reduce costs and increase revenue.
Order Administrator & Project Accountant
Hexagon
Warsaw
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Taking leading part in systems’ transitions, having experience with Dynamics, SAP, Salesforce and Agile project management
- Examined orders to confirm accuracy, completeness and adherence to customer requirements.
- Generated invoices and shipping labels to properly bill and ship customer orders.
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Provided support for external audit in Denmark and Germany.
Senior Asset Servicing Analyst
Citigroup
Warsaw
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Setting and processing of high-risk investment types of derivative products, such as options, futures, swaps, and structured products.
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing analysis, research findings, risk assessments, and trade recommendations for internal stakeholders, clients, or regulatory bodies.
Education
CIMA CGMA - Management Accounting
CIMA
Poland 05.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Kozminski University
Poland 09.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Kozminski University
Poland 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
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Accomplishments
- IFRS Foundation & International GAAP
- Bloomberg Workshop for Investor Services
- Online workshop on financial instruments
- Financial modelling workshop
Organizer: EY 03.2017
Organizer: Bloomberg PL 12.2016
Organizer: EY 11.2016
Organizer: KPMG
Certification
MS Excel - Advanced level Certificate
Timeline
Internal Control Audit Speciallist
CTB
05.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Finance Specialist
EY GDS
05.2022 - 04.2023
CIMA CGMA - Management Accounting
CIMA
05.2021 - Current
Order Administrator & Project Accountant
Hexagon
09.2019 - 02.2022
MS Excel - Advanced level Certificate
04-2019
Senior Asset Servicing Analyst
Citigroup
10.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Kozminski University
09.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Kozminski University
09.2013 - 06.2016
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