Laura Antohi

Detail-oriented controller with 8+ years of experience, skilled in accounting and financial statements. Experienced financial specialist with excellent analytical skills and results driven attitude.

August 2012 - Present        HEAD OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, CONTROLLING               MAYLA PHARMACEUTICALS SL

             Location: Barcelona, Spain

   Main duties: 

• Managing the process for monthly management reporting and annual reporting 
• Building a comprehensive reporting package and timeline for investors
• Preparing technical memos and accounting position papers to support the Company´s accounting conclusions and processes
• Providing information and managing the relationships with external accounting and legal advisors with regards to financial regulatory reporting
• Supervise and control the company´s accounting processes and operations, including invoicing, A/R, A/P,cost accounting, inventory records and more
• Preparation, consolidation and publishing of month-end financial statements (cash flow, P&L, income statement and balance sheet)
• Overseeing and directing financial planning and budgeting for upcoming accounting periods and preparation of performance reports with relevant performance metrics such as variances for the previous accounting period
• Monitoring cash flow and age of accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Analysis of the client potential financial risks, resolution about possible incidents, claims, etc. 
• Monitoring and collection of the unpaid invoices
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the internal controlling procedures
• Calculate and monitor the evolution of margins / results for each product line. Track purchasing budget, tracking deviations in price 
• Search, selection and negotiation with both National and International suppliers. Establish procedures, price negotiation and purchasing conditions
• Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures
• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages
• Monitors demand data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs
• Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency and personnel issues to upper management
• Monitoring the stock of the company's raw materials, unfinished goods and ready-to-sell items

Sept.2011- August 2012                  ACCOUNTANT Spain & Portugal - LEVI STRAUSS SPAIN                    Location: Barcelona, Spain

 Main duties: 

• Records fixed assets addition and retirements in the fixed assets system, SAP
• Assists in formulating accounting policy and procedures involved in the tracking of job costs and maintenance of property, plant and equipment records
• Assists in reviewing, interpreting and correcting all information in the fixed asset and construction work in progress system
• Perform journal entries and fixed assets entries as needed
• Generate reports, prepare journal entries using internal and external data sources, account analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliation
• Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets
• Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management
• Other ad-hoc accounting tasks and ongoing finance projects
• Preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and annual reports

October 2010 – August 2011          GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT – Europe Region -BRIGHTPOINT Spain SL

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Main duties: 

• Responsible for accurate and timely financial close, P&L management and GL accounts reconciliation
• Booking journal entries and recording intercompany transactions
• Registration of payroll activities
• Ensure that all the tax reporting (VAT and Corporate tax) and company reporting requirements are met
• Assists with the annual audit
• Ensuring accurate and timely closing of the books for monthly and annual reporting
• Fixed asset accounting

October 2008 - March 2010           GENERAL LEDGER J. ACCOUNTANT - WALMARK Spain SLu        Location: Barcelona, Spain

Main duties:

• Manage Billing, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting 
• Balance sheet reconciliations 
• Fixed asset accounting 
• Ensuring accurate and timely closing of the books for monthly and annual reporting
• Participate in budgeting
• Developing and documenting accounting policies and business processes to strengthen internal controls  

January 2008 - October 2008         JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT - NOKIA SIEMENS NETWORKS                       Location: Bucharest, Romania

 Main duties: 

• Prepare payments through the Multicash system with the proper support documentation 
• Fixed asset accounting
• Booking journal entries 
• Maintain the relation with the banks
• Preparing and analyzing budgets

November 2006 - January 2008      JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT -  PERFETTI VAN MELLE (Chupa Chups)      Location: Bucharest, Romania

 Main duties: 

• Billing, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables 
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Maintaining relationships with external auditors and banks

2021 – 2022                           Executive Master in Finance 

                                                  ESADE – Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain

2007 – 2009                           Master in Finance 

                                                  The Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania               

                                                  Faculty of Finance, Insurance, Banking and Stock Exchange

2003 - 2007                           Bachelor in Finance and Financial Markets

                                                 The Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania               

                                                 Faculty of Finance, Insurance, Banking and Stock Exchange