Diana Woolcock
Munich
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at Telefonica O2, enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. Expert in SAP R3 and adept at financial reporting, I streamlined month-end closing from 10 days to 5, significantly improving decision-making processes. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a commitment to fiscal integrity, with a knack for identifying revenue-enhancing opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Telefonica O2
09.2019 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
Senior Accountant
Robert Half
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
- Decreased financial discrepancies, thoroughly investigating and resolving any variances in account balances.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Business Owner
Diana Woolcock Accounting
05.2009 - 12.2015
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
Financial Analyst / Controller
Hikma Pharma GmbH
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Worked with [Number] executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Led implementation of new accounting software, improving data accuracy and accessibility for finance team.
FP&A Analyst
Amway
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Retrieved and organized data into required reporting formats to provide basis for comparison and evaluation.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by automating data extraction and consolidation tasks.
- Safeguarded company assets by monitoring capital expenditure requests against established budgets and ensuring proper approval protocols were followed.
- Analyzed records of present and past operations, trends and costs and estimated and realized revenues to project future revenues and expenses.
- Increased financial accuracy by reviewing and analyzing budget variances on a monthly basis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Euro FH
Hamburg, Germany08-2007
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts receivable management
- Variance analysis
- Expertise in SAP R3
- Expense tracking
- Recordkeeping
- Revenue recognition
- Internal controls implementation
Content Writing
Passionate Writer I have a profound interest in content writing, which has been a rewarding and creative outlet for me. Over the past few years, I have honed my skills in creating engaging, informative, and diverse content across various platforms.
Areas of Focus
- Creative Writing: Exploring fiction storytelling, including short stories and essays, publishing short stories on Amazon KDP.
- Writing of product descriptions, SEO-optimized texts
Achievements
- Successfully worked as a content writer for platforms such as Textbroker.de and content.de
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Telefonica O2
09.2019 - Current
Senior Accountant
Robert Half
02.2017 - 09.2018
Financial Analyst / Controller
Hikma Pharma GmbH
07.2013 - 09.2015
FP&A Analyst
Amway
10.2011 - 03.2013
Business Owner
Diana Woolcock Accounting
05.2009 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management
Euro FH
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