Katarzyna Holka
Ratowice, Wrocławska 13A
Summary
Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting and financial analysis. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Associate - GL
EY Global Services (Poland) Sp. z o.o.
02.2024 - Current
- Reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness, performing month-end close activities, analyzing account activity to identify potential errors or inconsistencies.
- Fixed Assets management - updating journal entries and ensuring accurate reporting of transactions, preparation of FA specification
- Reconciliation of employee vendor, external vendor and intercompany accounts on a monthly basis
- Assisting with external audits by providing necessary documents and information.
- Cross-training employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve department objectives and meet deadlines.
Senior Internal Business Advisor
EY Global Services (Poland) Sp. z o.o.
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisting client serving teams on their financials in cooperation with Finance Team and in compliance with local policies and guidance
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, develop forecasts and present recommendations for improvement identifying and escalating any potential risk within portfolio, calculating impact on P&L
- Preparing and facilitating training on SAP and finance
- Providing virtual support to client serving teams via chat, phone and e-mail (documenting, resolving and escalating issues as required)
- Preparation and updating of user guides and process documentation
- Supporting Finance Team in audit queries
- Supporting Manager in workload distribution and ad hoc tasks
Accounting Senior Associate - AP
Infosys Poland Sp. z o.o. Oddział we Wrocławiu
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Processing incoming invoices in a timely manner according to company policy, query handling
- Performing daily and monthly reconciliations and maintenance of Accounts Payable suspense accounts
- Reconciliation of Interfirm/Global Settlement netting payments - Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in the Accounts Payable department.
- Posted journal entries related to Accounts Payable transactions.
- Generated reports as needed for management review and analysis.
- Participating in creation of reconciliation tool (cooperation with IT with regards to source files and config sheet preparation, standard GL bookings, participation in testing phase)
Translator and Consultant
Katarzyna Holka Usługi Językowe
11.2009 - 12.2019
- Freelance translating and consulting services in Dutch and English
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
Accounting Senior Associate GL
EY Global Services Polska Sp. z o.o.
10.2012 - 08.2019
- Selected for transition of General Ledger activities for GL NL - Mobility Surcharge Calculation, Correction of Expenses and Journal Jet Processing, P&L verification and accrual booking
- SME for GL BENE and providing information about GL process (volumetrics, time measurements, procedure related queries, flowcharts) to ensure accurate reporting and good cooperation during different projects
- Performing daily and monthly reconciliations for GL BE
- Decreased manual labor by proposing automating job functions using VBA
- Completed Yellow Belt project on automation of bank reconciliations for GL BE and implementation of Journal Validation to reduce errors in postings delivered by external teams
Accounting Associate AR
EY Global Services Polska Sp. z o.o.
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Dunning and Accounts Receivable
- Transition of AR process (cash application, client account maintenance and query handling, daily reporting, KPI monitoring, high-level reporting and dashboards)
- New joiners' training, monitoring adherence to SOP and cooperation with QAR Team during Internal Audit
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results
- Selected for special AR projects: creation and implementation of new Matching tool (comparison of Bank Converter and xls based Matching tool; config sheet preparation, standard GL bookings, participation in testing phase)
Dunning Associate
EY Global Services Polska Sp. z o.o.
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Daily monitoring of receivables and contact with client/engagement team with regards to open items
- Support on resolving client/invoice related queries
Accounting Administrator
UPS Spółka z o.o.
Wrocław
03.2008 - 08.2008
- Running daily/weekly/monthly reports
- Monitoring of open shipments and cooperation with centers in the Netherlands and Belgium
- Reconciliation of shipments and bank statement
- Query handling with regards to shipment status
- Preparing documentation for refunds /AP department
Education
Accountant - Accounting
Stowarzyszenie Księgowych W Polsce
Wrocław09-2010
Master of Arts - Dutch Philology
University of Wrocław
Wrocław06-2009
Bachelor of Arts degree - English Philology; Emphasis: Business English
Wyższa Szkoła Filologiczna
Wroclaw06.2006
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
- Oracle Business Objects
- SAP experience
- Audit support
- Invoice coding
- Accounts receivable management
- General ledger management
- Accounts payable management
- Account reconciliation
- Month end close
- Fixed asset accounting
- Analytical and critical thinking
Character Features
- Conscientious
- Reliable
- Learns fast
- Accurate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-driven
- Independent
Languages
- English, fluent, BA
- Dutch, fluent, PTIT, PMT, MA
Hobbies and Interests
- Pottery
- Movies
- Cognitive linguistics and language acquisition
Data Processing Agreement
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Timeline
Senior Finance Associate - GL
EY Global Services (Poland) Sp. z o.o.
02.2024 - Current
Senior Internal Business Advisor
EY Global Services (Poland) Sp. z o.o.
09.2021 - 02.2024
Accounting Senior Associate - AP
Infosys Poland Sp. z o.o. Oddział we Wrocławiu
08.2019 - 09.2021
Accounting Senior Associate GL
EY Global Services Polska Sp. z o.o.
10.2012 - 08.2019
Accounting Associate AR
EY Global Services Polska Sp. z o.o.
10.2011 - 10.2012
Dunning Associate
EY Global Services Polska Sp. z o.o.
03.2011 - 10.2011
Translator and Consultant
Katarzyna Holka Usługi Językowe
11.2009 - 12.2019
Accounting Administrator
UPS Spółka z o.o.
03.2008 - 08.2008
Accountant - Accounting
Stowarzyszenie Księgowych W Polsce
Master of Arts - Dutch Philology
University of Wrocław
Bachelor of Arts degree - English Philology; Emphasis: Business English
Wyższa Szkoła Filologiczna
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