Kateryna Panchuk, Accounts Assistant

Kateryna Panchuk

Accounts Assistant

UAB “Vinsere”, Vilnius

Location
Russian Federation
Education
Bachelor's degree, Management
Experience
11 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months

Accounts Assistant at UAB “Vinsere”, Vilnius
  • Lithuania
  • My current job since February 2014

 Remotely managing accounting and finance work for the subsidiary company “Vinsere” (Vilnius) part of the holding company “Vincere” based in the Ukraine.
 At UAB VINSERE, not only am I the only employee working remotely (Due to exceptional performance, the company retained and agreed to remote working while I pursued my degree), I have improved the company’s reporting system by over 20%. This was done through performing thorough revenue recognition, analysis and forecasting.
 Improved billing turnaround time and overall cash flow for the company by not only generating invoices faster but also enforcing payment discipline.
 Gave Senior Partners and Upper Management better business foresight by improving data collection and record and ultimately enabling reports to be produced at a much faster pace and short notice.
 Actively working on various projects with a primary focus on managing online banking functions, including issuing invoices and managing both customer and supplier accounts.
 Processing information on systems and assisting with Accounts Payables functions, including general ledger account reconciliations and year-end accounting functions.
 Administered online banking functions, paying all invoices, monthly expenses and taxes as well as coordinating monthly payroll functions for 20 employees.

Front of House Supervisor at AJ Bell Stadium, Elior UK
  • United Kingdom - Manchester
  • August 2015 to October 2016

 At AJ Bell Stadium, was promoted in a record time of 8 months to supervisor conference and banqueting, managing a team of 25 and ensuring that they provided strong oriented banquet services managing in the VIP guests department.
 Assisted the Event Manager in designing a number of the events, conferences, banquets (approximately 200-650 people) and rugby match days (up to 3500 attenders) including the World Rugby U20 Championship 2016.
 Worked directly with customers and ensured the provision of excellent levels of customer service.
 Responsible for performance management and development of direct reports, which also involved performance review as well as motivation and training of staff to achieve set objectives.
 Effectively enhanced and developed core communication and negotiation skills, alongside seizing the opportunity to demonstrate team leadership, time management and people management skills.
 Responsible for accurate cashing up after service, printing menus and weekly stock takes.
 Identified and maximised up-selling opportunities for profitable sales growth.

Front of House Events Assistant/Waitress at Mint Staffing Ltd
  • United Kingdom - Manchester
  • June 2014 to June 2015

 At Mint Staffing Limited in the UK, enhanced sales of daily specials and signature dishes by 40% through effective promotion.
 Provided events assistance (part-time) whilst studying full -time towards the degree program.
 Worked across various venues amongst diverse teams, within fast-paced environments, operating efficiently under pressure whilst balancing study workload.

Accounts Assistant Intern at “Company “Vincere” Ltd, Donetsk
  • Ukraine
  • June 2012 to June 2013

 Provided administrative support in relation to the company’s overall accounting processes whilst pursuing studies and acquiring first-hand experience of accounting and taxation systems.
 Assisted the Accountant in managing current and currency accounts, monitoring and reconciling customer and supplier transactions across import/export coal and metal industries.
 Assisted with management of petty cash transactions, and reconciliation of direct debits and finance accounts. Ensured that all payments amounts and records were accurate.
 Gained essential insight across order fulfillment, preparation of financial reports, as well as planning, monitoring and controlling budgets.
 Helped VINCERE LTD, avoid unforeseen expenses saving the company in excess of $ 1500, by researching, analysing and resolving invoice payment transaction related matters.
 Worked on several accounting projects which led to an increased efficiency in handling accounting controls.
 Created and manipulated spreadsheets to track sales and purchases ledgers which ultimately reduced paperwork by 70% and helped the company convert all accounting procedures to electronic format thus reducing time for searching for needed information and documents and improving overall efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Management
  • at University of Manchester
  • July 2016

Alliance Manchester Business School, Manchester, United Kingdom 2:1 BSc (Honours) Business Management Notable modules: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics & Macroeconomic Analysis, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, IT etc.

High school or equivalent, Business and Economics
  • at Bosworth Independent College
  • June 2013

Northampton, United Kingdom University Foundation Programme Business Studies – B, Economics – B, Core and Advanced Mathematics – A Overall grade - A (75%) Top Student Award at UFP Level

High school or equivalent, English Language as a Seond Language
  • at Anglo European School of English
  • July 2011

Bournemouth, United Kingdom Intensive English Language Course Progress from Elementary to Advanced Level with Business English IELTS (2011) 7.5

High school or equivalent, High School
  • at Donetsk Secondary School №45 of the Donetsk Municipal Council
  • June 2010

Overall grade - A* Certificate with distinction Notable modules in high school:Ukrainian Language and Literature, Russian Language and Literature, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, Business Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Biology, World History

Specialties & Skills

Quick Learning
Teamwork
Hardwork
Communicator
IT ncluding experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Self-motivation and ability to take the initiative
Written and verbal communication skills (built up through essays, presentations and courseworks)
Numeracy skills
Able to take on responsibility
Problem solving skills
Good organisation, with attention to detail (organised a charity fundraising event)
Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills
Taxation & Finance Knowledge
General Accounting & Bookkeeping Skills
Quickbooks
Dynamic Leader
Strong customer service skills (developed through retail work experience)
Teamwork skills
Punctuality and time-keeping
Ability to work well under pressure

Languages

Russian
Native Speaker
Ukrainian
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Peer Mentor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
Peer Mentor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
The Manchetster Leadership (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Learn the difference. First aid course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012

Hobbies

  • Other
    Travelling, Reading, culinary
  • Belly Dancing
    Belly Dancing has been my hobby for 12 years. During that period, I had groups of people to teach in Ukraine and England, took part in many competitions and events. A winner of the Belly Dance Ukrainian Championship 2009 and the International Festival of eastern dances “Bastet” 2010. Also worked as a belly dance instructor in England and participated in “Britain’s Got Talent” show.
  • Sport
    Regularly go to the gym doing different activities as well as visiting a swimming pool. Completed the Race for Life 2013 and 2015