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Justyna Szewczyk

Warsaw

Summary

Detail-oriented senior accounting professional bringing expertise in ERPs (SAP, Oracle, LucaNet, AARO, Blackline, Power BI) and FSCP. 11 years of progressive experience in field with deep understanding of GAAP (IFRS/ US/ PL), Sarbanes-Oxley and other relevant guidelines. Experienced worker in financial reporting teams, external audit and financial consulting projects, including 5 years of practical experience in KPMG and Ernst & Young (mainly technology sector). Experienced Professionals in establishing financial processes (FSCP), IPO readiness, accounting and internal controls, as well as advising in other business supporting functions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant II EMEA | APAC

Expedia Group
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed the liaising with external auditors.
  • Managed financial/ statistical reporting for EMEA/ APAC entities within the Group.
  • Collaborated and coordinated work between external advisors and other stakeholders within the Group.
  • Managed the key role in onboarding Group companies into the established global accounting processes.
  • Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.

Consolidation Reporting Manager

Beckers Group
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared Group monthly/ quarterly/ annually consolidated financial reports according to IFRS.
  • Supported the local accounting teams to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliancy with IFRS and Group reporting requirements (CoA, finance granularity, accounting rules, other finance requests).
  • Served as Group expert on IFRS related questions.
  • Provided reporting support to the local controllers for consolidation system.
  • Prepared the Group investments impairment analysis
  • Cooperated with the Group external auditors during the interim and year end Group audit.

Financial Reporting Specialist

Huuuge Games
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Created the Financial Reporting team.
  • Supported IPO Readiness project.
  • Prepared procedures for FSCP purposes and assisted in internal control procedures within the periodical data close deadlines.
  • Prepared Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements on a quarterly basis for stock exchange requirements.
  • Prepared periodic financial reports and ad hoc explanations for investors, executives, external auditors.
  • Involved in projects oriented at the improvement of financial reporting and internal control across the capital group.

Consultant Senior II

EY
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Worked in close cooperation with clients' financial reporting teams to improve the closing process of clients - accelerate the process (for production of both statutory and reporting/consolidation information).
  • Supported the IPO Readiness process: review and update of audit procedures, review of financial data in Prospectus.
  • Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
  • Provided draft policies, procedures, and user guides to improve productivity and compliance.
  • Identified potential risks associated with proposed solutions or projects.

Senior Auditor

KPMG Poland
09.2015 - 05.2018
  • Conducted audit of the Financial Statements prepared in accordance with Polish GAAP and IFRS (mainly technology industry).
  • Coordinated and monitored team activities in project.
  • Contributed to the development of new audit techniques as well as updated existing techniques.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements, accounting systems, and internal controls to assess accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Performed audit procedures on complex transactions including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, accounts receivable and payable, investments.

Assistant Auditor

ECOVIS International
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Conducted audit of the projects co-financed from European Union funds.
  • Provided financial analysis and reports for clients.
  • Audited the implementation and termination of EU projects at the request of Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.

Junior Financial Controller

Connectmedica
06.2013 - 03.2014
  • Provided variance analysis and commentary for budget managers comparing their Actual/Budget/Forecast.
  • Supported operational planning process by reviewing and rationalizing inputs from operations leaders and providing financial impact analysis for hiring plans scenarios.
  • Supported monthly actual reporting process with preparation of financial reports and KPI's.
  • Performed month-end close activities.

Education

ACCA - SBR/SBL

ACCA
12.2023

Master's Degree - Accounting and Finance

01.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Finance

01.2014

Skills

  • Financial Risk Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Process Improvement
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Financial Consolidation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Initial Public Offerings (IPO)
  • Internal Controls
  • Auditing
  • Expertise in UiPath, SAP, Oracle, Workiva, LucaNet, Hyperion, Alteryx
  • Team Training
  • GAAP Proficiency

Languages

Polish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Portuguese
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Senior Accountant II EMEA | APAC

Expedia Group
06.2023 - Current

Consolidation Reporting Manager

Beckers Group
09.2022 - 04.2023

Financial Reporting Specialist

Huuuge Games
09.2020 - 09.2022

Consultant Senior II

EY
06.2018 - 09.2020

Senior Auditor

KPMG Poland
09.2015 - 05.2018

Assistant Auditor

ECOVIS International
08.2014 - 08.2015

Junior Financial Controller

Connectmedica
06.2013 - 03.2014

ACCA - SBR/SBL

ACCA

Master's Degree - Accounting and Finance

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Finance

Honors Awards

Polish university tournament in accounting and finance knowledge - University of Warsaw (June 2013)

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