John Matsopoulos
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Senior Corporate Accountant with extensive experience in the finance departments of large multinational corporations. Proven track record of driving efficiency improvements, optimizing financial processes and delivering accurate financial reporting and forecasting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork. Ready to leverage expertise to contribute effectively to the financial success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Corporate Accountant
Chubb Life Insurance NZ Ltd
12.2017 - Current
- Facilitated clear communication between accounting departments, resulting in improved collaboration and more accurate financial information.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Supported mergers and acquisitions activities with thorough due diligence procedures, safeguarding company interests during negotiations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on special projects, providing financial expertise and insights to inform project decisions.
- Provided valuable insights to executive team through comprehensive financial analysis, assisting in strategic decision-making processes.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end closing process and implementing efficient reconciliation procedures.
- Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets by accurately projecting revenues and expenses based on historical trends and future projections.
Business Advisory Accountant
BDO
03.2013 - 12.2017
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional results under tight deadlines during complex liquidations.
- Maximized asset recovery by efficiently managing the liquidation process of various businesses.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
Contact Centre Administrator
Cigna
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Managed accurate records of employee time off, leave balances, and attendance for precise pay calculation.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ05.2014
NCEA -
Upper Hutt College
Upper Hutt, NZ12.2004
Skills
- Cloud accounting & Accounting Software Systems
- Operational and Ad-Hoc Reporting
- Financial Reporting & Financial Statements
- Financial Data Analysis
- Intercompany Transactions
- IFRS Knowledge
- Annual reports
- Proficient in Excel
Certification
- Chartered Accountant (CA) - CA ANZ
Timeline
Senior Corporate Accountant
Chubb Life Insurance NZ Ltd
12.2017 - Current
Business Advisory Accountant
BDO
03.2013 - 12.2017
Contact Centre Administrator
Cigna
01.2009 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Victoria University of Wellington
NCEA -
Upper Hutt College
- Chartered Accountant (CA) - CA ANZ
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