Alina Lacatus

• Managed cash flow effectively, optimizing working capital and ensuring adequate liquidity for operations.
• Contributed significantly to ad-hoc projects involving scenario modelling and sensitivity analyses, providing valuable insights for executive decision-making.
• Enhanced management decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis and recommendations.
• Improved financial forecasting accuracy by developing and implementing robust financial models and tools.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives.
• Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
• Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, facilitating clean audits annually.
• Implemented best practices in corporate governance structures to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across theorganization.
• Boosted stakeholder confidence through timely preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Strengthened relationships with external partners including banks, auditors, tax advisors, and regulators as needed.
• Spearheaded process improvements in finance function through automation and system enhancements.

• Reconciled financial statements for two companies within three weeks, which had been stuck in limbo for six months.
• Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
• Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring receivables and implementing stricter credit policies.
• Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
• Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.

• Successfully served as Controller for one year, fulfilling all tasks and demands and respecting all deadlines with integrity and professionalism
• Reduced time allocated to month-end from one week to two days and year ends from one month to 15 days by revamping accounting procedures, tasks delegation and reducing paperwork by 70% (converting all accounting procedures to electronic form)
• Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP regulations for proper recording of transactions across all aspects of business operations.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous attention to detail and regular reviews of account balances.
• Trained and mentored junior staff members on various aspects of general accounting principles, software applications, and best practices to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Collected 80% of uncollected amounts within six months.
• Reviewed accounts every month to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
• Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
• Contacted clients with past-due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by working closely with colleagues across departments to ensure efficient information exchange and collaboration on financial matters.

Provided support to the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance of the company by preparing and delivering presentations of business activity reports, and financial statements and developing, planning, and implementing the business plan

• Provided leadership, increased efficiency of the team by delegating tasks, clarifying each person’s role, eliminating unnecessary meetings and improving meeting efficiency
• Collaborated with the HR department for selection and interviewing candidates for new positions.

• Brought fresh perspective by evaluating and implementing new strategies, procedures and policies that reduced costs and increased productivity and efficiency among all departments resulting in expanding the company’s profit by over 200%
• Planned, and directed strategies and annual objectives to optimize the company’s goals and vision, thus positioning the company for deliberate and sustainable growth and bringing it to 3rd place (from 24th) in the National Top of Small and Medium Business
• Ensuring the development and enhancement of customer service relationships through effective employee training.

• Developed financial reporting system and reducing costs with 15% by studying financial reports and business process
• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management reports and presentations of financial information to the COO and CEO
• Responsible for selecting and interviewing candidates
• Complete the finance team.