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Malgorzata Kupnicka
Project Manager
Summary
Motivated Manager with excellent business acumen and broad experience across finance and operations roles. Highly adaptable and self-motivated leader with proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders. Offers strong analysis and innovation to identify solutions to challenging problems. Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Smith & Nephew Sp. z o.o.
Wroclaw, Poland
01.2023 - Current
- Set up governance for assigned projects.
- Management of stakeholders.
- Risk analysis and control.
- Analysis and documentation of a process workflow.
- Management of the Polish SAFT implementation project in SAP.
- Coordination of the e-invoicing project for Europe, including the tender process and vendor selection, coordination of the Statement of Work preparation and negotiation.
- Preparation of the go-live phase for the cost centre change in SAP.
- PMO support in the finance ways of working project.
- Set up and management of MS SharePoint sub-sites.
- Internal training sessions on MS SharePoint sub-sites and project risk.
General Ledger Manager
Iptor Poland Sp. z o.o.
Wroclaw, Poland
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Leading the restructuring of the department following an unsuccessful transaction from India.
- Monthly, quarterly and yearly close.
- Calculation and submission of VAT returns (PL, BE, NL, FI, SE, DE, NO, etc).
- Supervise payroll and accrual entries.
- Coordinate the posting and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, including loans, interest and settlements.
- Set up balance sheet reconciliation process.
- Coordinate the upgrade of the ERP system from a GL perspective.
- Participation in chart of accounts creation (balance sheet and P&L accounts related to payroll, depreciation).
- Development of a strong team by recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard working staff.
Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Iptor Poland Sp. z o.o
Wroclaw, Poland
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Successful transfer of responsibilities for 23 companies to SSC in Poland.
- Reduction of employees number in the department from 14 to 4.
- Improvement of implemented processes.
- Invoicing for internal and external clients.
- Revenue recognition and its analysis.
- Calculation of annual indexation.
- External & internal queries.
Region Accounting Analyst
United Parcel Service Europe
Brussels, Belgium
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Consolidation of the commentaries on the monthly variances relating to the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss accounts.
- Participation in the review of the country's financial statements.
- Monitoring European key account reconciliations and working with country functions to clear exceptions and aged items.
- Third Party Due Diligence process support.
- Coordination of the inter-company process for Europe.
- Clearing Account Elimination Project.
General Ledger Audit & Training Specialist
United Parcel Service Poland sp. z o.o
Wroclaw, Poland
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Training for new employees (1-5 people).
- Training for members of different departments (groups of up to 25 people).
- Self-audit for European legal entities.
General Ledger Accountant
United Parcel Service Poland sp. z o.o
Wroclaw, Poalnd
04.2009 - 01.2012
- Successful transition of a cash books from abroad (ES, PT).
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
- Processing of intercompany invoices.
- Calculation of accruals.
- Analysis of potential advance payments.
- Full involvement in the month end close process.
Accounts Receivable Administration Assistant
United Parcel Service Poland sp. z o.o
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Daily bank statement analysis.
- Allocation of incoming payments.
- Support the customer refunds process.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Project Management
University of Economics
Wroclaw, Poland 10.2021 - 05.2022
Maters Degree - Economics
University of Economics
Wroclaw, Poland 10.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards
Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders
Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes
Drafted accurate monthly management reports to illustrate project timelines and progress
Evaluated project risks and feasibility, identifying issues and proactively implementing proposed solutions
Acted as single point of contact for stakeholders
Led meetings with both client and internal teams to facilitate and drive project completion and provide status updates
Certification
PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
Interests
Trekking
Gardening
Timeline
Project Manager
Smith & Nephew Sp. z o.o.
01.2023 - Current
Postgraduate Degree - Project Management
University of Economics
10.2021 - 05.2022
General Ledger Manager
Iptor Poland Sp. z o.o.
03.2018 - 12.2022
Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Iptor Poland Sp. z o.o
11.2016 - 02.2018
Region Accounting Analyst
United Parcel Service Europe
06.2013 - 02.2016
General Ledger Audit & Training Specialist
United Parcel Service Poland sp. z o.o
02.2012 - 05.2013
General Ledger Accountant
United Parcel Service Poland sp. z o.o
04.2009 - 01.2012
Accounts Receivable Administration Assistant
United Parcel Service Poland sp. z o.o
02.2008 - 03.2009
Maters Degree - Economics
University of Economics
10.2001 - 05.2006