Experienced finance professional adept at navigating complex financial landscapes and adapting to evolving business needs. Ready to tackle high-level challenges, leveraging expertise in strategic financial management and operational efficiency. Known for cultivating collaborative environments and achieving tangible outcomes. Strong background in financial leadership, strategic planning, reporting, and analysis.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFO and Deputy Managing Director
New State Video Lottery- NOVO VLT DOO Skopje
04.2023 - Current
Company overview: Joint Venture Company of State Lottery of North Macedonia and NOVOMATIC AG Austria for organizing electronic games of chance
Directed and oversaw budget, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable;
Oversaw deployment of strategic business plan to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets;
Undertaking measures for optimizing operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures by leading the public tender procedures;
Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly and hear end financial statements to summarize financial health and business performance;
Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and directed or prepared related reports;
Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial reporting system (from Dynamics365 to Business Central), resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes;
Oversaw the preparation and submission of all tax filings, mitigating potential risks associated with noncompliance;
Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management;
Performed ACT vs. BUD analysis and recommended corrective actions to Board Members;
Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, trying to ensure optimal liquidity for business operations;
Presented financial results to board members and investors during quarterly meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance;
Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system;
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility;
Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations;
Represented organization at industry conferences and events;
Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making;
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members;
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce employee turnover.
Head Accountant and Finance Analyst
MASTERBET DOOEL
04.2019 - 04.2023
Company overview: NOVOMATIC Group of Companies, for organizing games of chance
Preparing annual financial statements and Company reports, under LAS and IFRS;
Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on tax laws and filing timely tax returns for the company (VAT, personal income tax, tax balance);
Consolidating Company figures in parent Company reports;
Ensured accurate payroll processing, adhering to all applicable labor laws and regulations for 500+ employees;
Performing budget analysis and calculations and direct them into SAP;
Analyzing ACT vs. BUD discrepancies, suggesting and undertaking measures for optimization in order to achieve targets and maximize profit;
Performed cash flow management, accurately forecasting revenue and expenditures streams;
Performing entire operations on all Company assets (recording, controlling, depreciating, inventorying, impairing);
Developed comprehensive financial model to support executive decision-making processes on expansion and disposal of business units;
Conducting and managing day-to-day finance and accounting operations, as well as reporting on department matters;
Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Various specific cost, cost-benefit and profitability reports upon Management request;
Advising Management on various financial matters;
Spearheaded process improvements initiatives that enhanced overall efficiency within the accounting department;
Developed strong relationships with commercial banks, securing favorable financing terms for the Macedonia Group needs.
Senior Business Analyst
DUNA DOO
03.2017 - 02.2019
Company Overview: ICT
Conducted comprehensive business analysis aiming to result in production of new, or to improve existing ERP software for domestic and foreign companies in:
- Finance and accounting;
- Payroll;
- Warehouse management;
- Sales etc.
Created detailed user scenarios for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction;
Advised clients on business processes optimization;
Conducted forensics on accounting records;
Performed functional QA testing;
Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations;
Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement;
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format;
Prepared user manuals.
Consultant
EKONOMIST DOOEL
09.2011 - 03.2017
Company overview: Finance, tax, accounting, customs and legal consulting
Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement;
Conducted due-diligence and appraised various companies' net-worth;
Compiled investment programs/business plans and controlled their implementation;
Prepared annual financial statements for various production, trade and service rendering companies;
Lead founding and liquidation procedures in front of the Trade Registry;
Prepared and conducted reorganization programs;
Lead procedures, and prepared documentation pursuant to the Law on administrative procedure;
Lead procedures in front of the National Bank, for approving and registering foreign capitalization and investment loans;
Loan Officer
UNI BANK AD
07.2010 - 08.2011
Company Overview: Commercial banking industry
Conducted credit analysis for to approving/reprogramming/ refinancing credit lines;
Organized, coordinated and conducted the collection for non-performing corporate loans over 90 days in default;
Bookkeeping administration of the loans (approval/ servicing);
Prepared collection budgets and plans;
Daily cooperation with Bank Management Bodies;
Sold Bank products on existing clients, and attracted new clients.
Claim Collection Officer
STOPANSKA BANKA AD
02.2008 - 07.2010
Company Overview: Commercial banking Industry, Member og NBG Group Athens
Fully managed the collection proceedings for a 20+ M EUR portfolio (mortgage and pledge rights realization and factoring); Collected claims of 4,8M EUR;
Conducted finance expertise of claims in court proceedings;
Cooperated on daily basis with Enforcers, Notaries, bankruptcy managers and authorized appraisers;
Lead negotiations with pledged property byers, and conducted credit analysis of the byers when the property was bought on credit;
Upon management request, prepared various reports and Decisions scoping the divisions' daily operations;
Division correspondent for implementation of the Basel II Standards governing the operative risk.
Marketing and sales Associate
ILIRIKA FUND MANAGEMENT AD
10.2007 - 02.2008
Company Overview: Investment funds managing Company
Informing and persuading prospect clients (110K EUR invested as a result);
Head of the Company call centre;
Trained and coordinated the sales agents;
Assisted the portfolio and finance managers in liquidity reports, analysis, calculating value of shares etc.
Teaching Assistant for Business Statistics
University of St. “Cyril and Methodius”
02.2006 - 06.2006
Faculty of economics- Skopje
Parallel with the studies in the 4th semester, held practice exercise classes 4 times per week in groups of 40+ students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance management
University of St. “Cyril And Methodius”
Skopje
01.2007
Skills
Financial strategy development
Financial process improvement
Tax planning
Budget development
Regulatory compliance
ERP system implementation
Financial analysis expertise
Financial reporting
Financial management
Additional Information
Born, December 1984
Languages
English
German
Serbian
Certification
Certified Accountant, Institute of accountants and certified accountants of North Macedonia, 2019-04;
Licensed Capital Appraiser, Ministry of economy of North Macedonia, 2014-10;
License for working with securities, Security exchange Commission, 2008-07.
Timeline
CFO and Deputy Managing Director
New State Video Lottery- NOVO VLT DOO Skopje
04.2023 - Current
Head Accountant and Finance Analyst
MASTERBET DOOEL
04.2019 - 04.2023
Senior Business Analyst
DUNA DOO
03.2017 - 02.2019
Consultant
EKONOMIST DOOEL
09.2011 - 03.2017
Loan Officer
UNI BANK AD
07.2010 - 08.2011
Claim Collection Officer
STOPANSKA BANKA AD
02.2008 - 07.2010
Marketing and sales Associate
ILIRIKA FUND MANAGEMENT AD
10.2007 - 02.2008
Teaching Assistant for Business Statistics
University of St. “Cyril and Methodius”
02.2006 - 06.2006
Certified Accountant, Institute of accountants and certified accountants of North Macedonia, 2019-04;
Licensed Capital Appraiser, Ministry of economy of North Macedonia, 2014-10;
License for working with securities, Security exchange Commission, 2008-07.
Bachelor of Science - Finance management
University of St. “Cyril And Methodius”
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