Petra Cervenkova
Charvil,Wokingham
Summary
Senior treasury professional with broad experience in corporate treasury, working as both a chartered accountant and treasury consultant for multiple FTSE 100 companies. Adept at implementing complex multi-system treasury programs, with a focus on operational and accounting solutions. Recognised for a solid portfolio of successful project results and high levels of client satisfaction, achieved through the synergy of a hands-on approach, thoughtful analysis and technical treasury expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10045
10045
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Consultant
Covarius Technology Limited
London
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Acted as business and functional lead for implementation of FIS Quantum treasury management system and integration with 3rd party systems in assigned projects, covering all aspects of Treasury.
- Delivered critical support to business functions from conceptualisation through migration and deployment.
- Proficiently comprehended client operations and requirements and transformed them into functional requirements.
- Conducted deep-dive analysis of treasury operations to identify pain points and opportunities for optimisation as part of TMS deployment.
- Actively introduced novel work strategies that optimised clients’ operations.
- Designed, configured and tested proposed system solutions including Quantum EWF reporting.
- Developed strong professional working relationships with both clients and colleagues to build trust.
- Assisted and supported junior team members, enhancing their skills and knowledge base.
Freelance Treasury Consultant
PSN Treasury Consulting Limited
Charvil, Berkshire
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Contributed to multiple treasury initiatives, primarily in accounting area.
- Managed transition of accounting responsibilities and controls into newly formed treasury department in Prague after acquisition.
- Designed end-to-end test cases and supported business execution.
- Delivered system training and documentation.
Group Treasury Accountant - Commodities
SABMiller
Woking, Surrey
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Played instrumental role in development of hedging commodity programme in TMS (IT2).
- Responsible for testing of custom-built solution for hedge accounting of commodity swaps and options for aluminium, diesel and agricultural products such as corn, wheat and sugar.
- Identified accounting deficiencies in offered solution and initiated further development needs, which crucially contributed to smooth execution of ‘go-live’ date of project.
- Managed accuracy and timely provision of commodity accounting journals to European, African, Asian and Latam business units.
Group Treasury Accountant - RTC
SABMiller
Woking, Surrey
12.2013 - 11.2014
- Responsible for TMS (IT2) configuration and testing of accounting for new subsidiaries incorporated into Regional Treasury Centre (RTC) in Woking (HQ).
- Managed accuracy and timely provision of treasury accounting journals to business units. Hedge documentation signed off, set up hedge effectiveness tests and hedge effectiveness reports.
- Provided accounting advice and guidance to key internal stakeholders to support accurate transaction reporting.
- Co-lead project to consolidate accounting set up in IT2 resulting in improved month end journal processing time from 6 to 2 hours. Continuously developed and improved existing processes to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
- Supervised 3 team members in absence of team manager.
Group Treasury Analyst
DS Smith Plc
Maidenhead, Berkshire
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Responsible for cash management and FX hedging for the Group.
- Initiated and implemented partial automation of daily bank reconciliation, leading to 3-day effort savings.
- Adeptly developed IT2 reports to enable faster analysis of underlying transactions. Built inter-company loans register which resulted in better management of inter-company loans.
- Introduced daily cash report which became key management indicator of net debt position of the Group.
- Provided effective support in all functions and activities associated with accounting for derivatives, additionally prepared and maintained IAS39 hedging documentation for new derivatives.
Fund Managers Assistant - Global Equity Desk (Contract)
Schroders
London
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked closely with Fund Managers to calculate and implement trades sizes across desk portfolios for equity funds using live trading platform.
Portfolio Services Executive - Private Clients
GAM London Limited
London
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Directly supported two Portfolio Managers in key tasks in management of portfolios for ultra-high net worth clients, corporates, charities and trusts.
- Due to health family commitments it was necessary to return to Czech Republic.
Education
ACCA Qualified -
ACCA Global
LondonCFA Level 3 Certificate in Investment Management -
CFA Society of the UK
LondonMasters degree in Financial Management -
Masaryk University
Czech RepublicLevel 1 Certificate in English -
University of Cambridge
CambridgeBachelor degree in Business Administration -
Jana Evangelisty Purkyne University
Czech RepublicSkills
- Consultancy expertise
- Understanding of Corporate Treasury space
- Treasury systems implementations
- Critical analysis
- Treasury accounting, hedge accounting and IFRS 9
- Knowledge of derivatives, fixed income and inflation linked products
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset and self-driven desire for knowledge
- ACCA and IMC Qualified
Timeline
Principal Consultant
Covarius Technology Limited
11.2020 - 05.2024
Freelance Treasury Consultant
PSN Treasury Consulting Limited
06.2017 - 10.2020
Group Treasury Accountant - Commodities
SABMiller
12.2014 - 11.2016
Group Treasury Accountant - RTC
SABMiller
12.2013 - 11.2014
Group Treasury Analyst
DS Smith Plc
08.2012 - 11.2013
Fund Managers Assistant - Global Equity Desk (Contract)
Schroders
01.2012 - 06.2012
Portfolio Services Executive - Private Clients
GAM London Limited
09.2010 - 06.2011
ACCA Qualified -
ACCA Global
CFA Level 3 Certificate in Investment Management -
CFA Society of the UK
Masters degree in Financial Management -
Masaryk University
Level 1 Certificate in English -
University of Cambridge
Bachelor degree in Business Administration -
Jana Evangelisty Purkyne University
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