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Anna BRANICKA

Anna BRANICKA

Pruszkow

Summary

Finance process evaluation and implementation expert with strong background experience in transformation and change management. Main areas of specialization include Record to Report and Intercompany process improvements, functional testing, end-user support and training. A team player with a flexible and supportive approach, with ability to work in matrix organization and cross cultural teams.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Process Expert

JLL Group Services Sp. z o.o.
01.2017 - Current


Global Finance Operations Training Program

  • Subject Matter Expert for end-to-end financial processes
  • Created standardized global training platform for PeopleSoft 9.2 operational users
  • Verified accuracy of global Standard Operating Procedures and validated alignment with financial processes


Change Management Program (Global Finance Intercompany Project)

  • Led process design and change management support initiatives
  • Design phase: Analyzed country requirements, designed new IC processes, managed working groups focusing on global process maps, workflows, Standard Operating Procedures, and reports for Centre of Excellence operations
  • Testing phase: Created test scripts, performed functional testing in collaboration with developers and CRM owners across 7 different systems
  • Post go-live: Conducted online trainings and live demonstrations of new system functionalities for approximately 2,000 users, performed process and knowledge gap analysis, and supported adoption of new workflows


Travel and Expenses module implementation

  • Acted as Project Manager, gathering requirements, managing operational teams across regions, designing final processes, and leading implementation


TetriSoft implementation

  • Gathered local requirements and presented system functionalities to Local Finance
  • Tested and validated new processes interfaced from TetriSoft to PeopleSoft 9.2
  • Provided end-user support


PeopleSoft 9.2 implementation

  • Played key role in transitioning R2R processes and data to PeopleSoft 9.2
  • Facilitated data conversion, validated billing transactions, contracts, projects, customers, assets and open AR
  • Supported change management initiatives

GL Team Leader

JLL Group Services Sp. z o.o.
04.2012 - 12.2016
  • Led transition of accounting processes from local systems to PeopleSoft 8.4
  • Implemented enhancements to Record to Report processes
  • Managed team operations, resolved conflicts, and assigned priorities
  • Handled client escalations and concerns
  • Conducted team recruitment activities

GL accountant/GL Finance Accountant

JLL Group Services Sp. z o.o.
02.2008 - 03.2012
  • Maintained master data including chart of accounts, departments, and tree structures
  • Executed monthly, quarterly, and yearly close-the-books procedures
  • Reconciled different ledgers and accounts
  • Generated month-end close reports and prepared additional analyses for Local Finance
  • Submitted financial information to JLL corporate reporting system (Hyperion) for group consolidation
  • Managed fixed asset register
  • Calculated and posted prepayments, accruals, and bad debt provisions according to company's global policy
  • Collaborated with Local Finance and other departments to maintain ledgers and resolve issues
  • Supported internal and external audit processes and prepared data for monthly SOX controls
  • Analyzed P&L reports, recorded accounting adjustments, and explained unusual movements
  • Managed reconciliations between PeopleSoft modules: AR, AP, C2C, IC, and GL
  • Participated in internal projects including COGNOS implementation, T&E, prepayments, and WIP assets

Accountant

PHILIPS - Shared Service Center
04.2006 - 01.2008
  • GL department for UK: Performed Balance Sheet reconciliations, Treasury reconciliations, and Consolidation activities using BCS/SAP for monthly closing (Business Consolidation Systems)
  • AP department: Processed invoice postings, performed internal account reconciliations, created internal reports and SAP analysis for Philips Lighting (Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Norway, UK)

Financial Specialist

NAMI Sp. z o.o.
09.2004 - 04.2006
  • Developed internal reporting, cost analysis, and sales results
  • Prepared sales documentation and offers for logistics activities

HR Assistant Manager

SBB Sp. z o.o.
03.2001 - 04.2004
  • Managed country payrolls and settlements with Internal Revenue and Social Insurance Institution
  • Handled employment processes, payroll calculations, and related government filings
  • Performed debt collection activities from company customers
  • Managed accounting documentation from all company divisions, analyzed sales, and performed cost controlling

Administration officer

Tomstol - Service Company
10.1999 - 02.2001
  • Managed documentation collection, accounting, sales, customer trainings, and cash register operations

Analyst - Computer Services

ICT Company
10.1996 - 10.1999
  • Performed economic analysis, managed documentation for purchasing and sales
  • Prepared vendor orders and payments

Education

Master of Economics - Logistics and Distribution

Academy of Management
Lodz
06-2007

High school - Specialty Economics

Economical College
Pabianice
01.1996

Skills

    Social Skills: Assertive, customer-oriented professional with proven ability to collaborate across diverse cultural backgrounds Effective team player skilled at integrating individual contributions with collective objectives

    Organizational Skills: Self-directed worker capable of meeting deadlines consistently Strong prioritization abilities with excellent time management skills Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness

    Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems (PeopleSoft, TetriSoft), Articulate 360, Visio

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

References

Please review my profile on www.linkedin.com or to be shown upon request.

Timeline

Business Process Expert

JLL Group Services Sp. z o.o.
01.2017 - Current

GL Team Leader

JLL Group Services Sp. z o.o.
04.2012 - 12.2016

GL accountant/GL Finance Accountant

JLL Group Services Sp. z o.o.
02.2008 - 03.2012

Accountant

PHILIPS - Shared Service Center
04.2006 - 01.2008

Financial Specialist

NAMI Sp. z o.o.
09.2004 - 04.2006

HR Assistant Manager

SBB Sp. z o.o.
03.2001 - 04.2004

Administration officer

Tomstol - Service Company
10.1999 - 02.2001

Analyst - Computer Services

ICT Company
10.1996 - 10.1999

Master of Economics - Logistics and Distribution

Academy of Management

High school - Specialty Economics

Economical College
Anna BRANICKA