ALEXANDR KOLBASIN
Shankill,Ireland
Summary
Experienced financial accounting professional with a strong background in statutory reporting and financial systems implementation. Demonstrates a proactive approach to data analysis, driving actionable insights. Cultivates positive stakeholder relationships through effective communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Financial Accountant – Controller Team
Aptiv Global Operations Limited
Dublin, Ireland
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Ensured SOX compliance and controls throughout financial processes.
- Conducted monthly depreciation recalculation and verification.
- Performed completeness checks on monthly WIP reports and fixed asset approvals.
- Reviewed new leases monthly, reconciling lease liabilities with Lease Accelerator and Hyperion.
- Executed quarterly checks of purchase orders related to IT expenditure.
- Prepared annual bridge file, aligning US GAAP numbers with FRS102 standards.
- Compiled lead schedules for all balance sheet and P&L areas, ensuring accuracy.
- Coordinated auditors' requests for annual financial audits, facilitating smooth processes.
Senior Financial Accountant – Finance Operations Team
Aqua Comms
Dublin, Ireland
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted detailed analysis of accruals and prepayments in collaboration with Financial Controller.
- Reviewed and reconciled month-end balance sheets for six entities across jurisdictions.
- Managed daily approvals of purchase orders and bills for 18 entities with efficiency.
- Oversaw monthly bank reconciliations for 42 accounts across four banks.
- Acted as System Administrator for Oracle NetSuite and Approval Max, resolving system issues swiftly.
- Drafted comprehensive process documentation for optimal usage of Oracle NetSuite and Approval Max.
- Engaged with auditors during annual financial audits to ensure compliance with standards.
- Identified new leases under IFRS 16 while effectively managing existing lease liabilities.
Senior Company Accountant
Longitude Licensing Limited
Dublin, Ireland
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Executed daily control of general ledger and journal postings.
- Prepared financial statements following FRS102 and US GAAP standards.
- Reviewed Luxembourg GAAP financials on monthly and quarterly basis.
- Conducted monthly balance sheet reconciliations with Finance Manager.
- Performed detailed monthly profit and loss analyses by business unit.
- Managed annual audit process, addressing auditors' queries effectively.
- Developed inputs for operating expenses budget for Irish entities.
- Forecasted weekly cash flow, providing variance commentary.
Assistant Accountant (Contractor) – Finance team
123.ie (Part of RSA Group)
Dublin, Ireland
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Executed monthly revenue reconciliations for home and pet insurance, reporting results to Head Office.
- Liaised with Tax, Credit Control, and Internal Audit teams to ensure compliance.
- Identified and rectified errors in databases for motor and pet insurance premiums.
- Trained junior and senior staff on reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy.
- Compiled Benefit in Kind analysis for Tax department at Head Office.
- Conducted bi-monthly VAT analysis to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Reviewed manual journal postings and investigated irregularities within Sage system.
- Prepared purchase orders and monitored authorisation workflows for efficiency.
Senior – Property Asset Management Team
Crowe Horwath Bastow Charleton
Dublin, Ireland
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed investment portfolio of over 100 properties, ensuring optimal asset performance.
- Tracked and reconciled rental receipts with nominal ledger and rental register.
- Reported financial data to stakeholders, including investors and banks.
- Handled property-related queries from investors and internal teams effectively.
- Monitored project processes, proposing enhancements for operational efficiency.
- Translated German and French documentation for senior management, preparing documents for signatures.
- Advised finance team on creditor payments while monitoring receipts and disbursements.
- Supervised junior staff to promote professional development within team.
Trainee Accountant
Crowe Horwath Bastow Charleton
Dublin
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Audit work for Golf Club (turnover €1.7 million), Fruit & Vegetables Distributor (turnover €6 million), Media Company (turnover €4 million)
- Experience covered all areas of auditing large turnover companies including analytical reviews, physical asset inspections, confirming bank balances, stock counts and sample testing
- Experience in all aspects including receivership, bank reconciliations, payroll, business planning. Experience in Hotel industry
- Experience on monthly client funds reconciliations and Central Bank report preparation.
- Experience of database research including work on investment properties and property maintenance, payment plans with service providers
Education
Diploma in Excellence in Financial Reporting - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Dublin, Leinster 09.2023 - 05.2024
Diploma in Strategic Finance - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Dublin, Leinster 09.2019 - 04.2020
ACA - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
Ireland 09.2010 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies (European) - Business and Law
University College Dublin
Dublin, Leinster 09.2006 - 06.2010
Leaving Certificate -
Rockwell College
Cashel, Co. Tipperary 09.2001 - 06.2006
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Financial reporting
- Month End Management
- Auditing expertise
- Relationship building
- Presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Deadline management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Sage 50 proficiency
- Oracle NetSuite expertise
- Xero accounting software
- Approval Max usage
- SAP familiarity
- SOX compliance and documentation
Accomplishments
- Provided training courses for Excel (sorting and querying data)
- Drafted process documents and trained staff
- Participated in individual and group projects that require creativity and analytical skills
- Built large data volumes into a meaningful analysis
- Developed effective working relationships with key stakeholders on a project
- Proactively identified and rectify data errors and their causes
- Achieved recognition from Team Lead and HQ departments
- Taken full responsibility for Group wide Actual vs Budget reporting
Affiliations
Surfing, swimming and all outdoor activities
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Financial Accountant – Controller Team
Aptiv Global Operations Limited
11.2024 - 08.2025
Diploma in Excellence in Financial Reporting - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
09.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Financial Accountant – Finance Operations Team
Aqua Comms
10.2022 - 06.2024
Diploma in Strategic Finance - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
09.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Company Accountant
Longitude Licensing Limited
03.2017 - 10.2022
Assistant Accountant (Contractor) – Finance team
123.ie (Part of RSA Group)
10.2014 - 06.2016
Senior – Property Asset Management Team
Crowe Horwath Bastow Charleton
03.2014 - 09.2014
ACA - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland
09.2010 - 03.2017
Trainee Accountant
Crowe Horwath Bastow Charleton
09.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies (European) - Business and Law
University College Dublin
09.2006 - 06.2010
Leaving Certificate -
Rockwell College
09.2001 - 06.2006
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