Bence Kovats
Gabcikovo
Summary
Passionate and experienced accountant bringing forth skill and advanced knowledge in accounting. Adept in serving as a helpful and supportive coordinator and always doing the best to make the customers as satisfied as possible. Very good cooperation with the colleagues and also always eager to help in every matter. Focused Accounting professional with 5 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Accountant
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
Bratislava, Slovakia (Remote)
09.2022 - Current
- Reduced audit findings by working closely with external and internal auditors to address issues proactively and provide necessary documentation promptly.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing effective internal controls.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes to ensure accurate account balances while minimizing potential errors or discrepancies in the general ledger.
- Assisted in the development of long-range financial forecasts, enabling proactive planning for future challenges and opportunities.
- Participated in system migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions from legacy software platforms to more modern solutions without any disruptions to business operations.
- Ensured timely and accurate month-end closings through diligent preparation, thorough review, and efficient communication with team members.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
Intercompany Analyst WE
Kyndryl
Bratislava, Slovakia
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzed trends in revenue recognition practices across subsidiaries while working closely with finance managers from each entity.
- Enhanced internal controls for intercompany transactions, reducing financial risks.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy with thorough account analysis and reconciliations.
- Facilitated timely month-end closings by ensuring accurate intercompany balance confirmations.
- Maintained effective communication channels between subsidiary companies to facilitate prompt resolution of outstanding balances and disputes.
- Supported internal and external audit processes with detailed documentation and explanations of intercompany transactions.
- Worked diligently alongside internal auditors as they conducted periodic reviews focused on identifying potential weaknesses within intercompany accounting controls.
Junior Team Leader- Accounts Payable
Johnson Controls
Bratislava
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication and collaboration among team members.
- Coordinated monthly meetings to review progress toward established goals and address any emerging issues or concerns.
- Established clear expectations for junior staff members by setting performance benchmarks and providing regular progress updates.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of service delivery throughout all stages of project execution.
- Supported new hires during onboarding process by acting as a primary point-of-contact for questions about job responsibilities or company culture expectations.
- Increased team efficiency by delegating tasks according to individual strengths and abilities.
- Assisted upper management in setting performance objectives for the team, aligning goals with company priorities.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Accountant - Accounts Payable
Johnson Controls
Bratislava
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Operational tasks: daily communication with the suppliers within emails or over the phone, taking care of the debt collections, creating and investigating statement of accounts for Critical suppliers, maintaining the communication between different departments, creating better relationship with the Critical suppliers, resolving complicate payment issues
- Managerial tasks: presenting our team on the meetings with the business and suppliers, taking part in the on boarding session for the newcomers, creating an action plan for the newcomers training and following up with the process, trainer role in the implementation of MSD, playing crucial part in the hiring process of the new team members, taking ownership and leadership in critical situations and finding quick solutions, constantly implementing innovations for work efficiency e.g: Automatization of Processes (SME).
Customer service
AT&T
Bratislava
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Communication over the phone with the customers, problem solving over the internet, multi tasking with different programs.
Stock Broker
Globtrex
Bratislava
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Communication with the customers over the phone, investigating the possibilities in the stock market which we could offer for the customer.
Stock Broker
Equity Finance
Bratislava
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Communication with the customers over the phone, investigating the best possibilities in the stock market which we could offer for the customer.
Education
City University - International Marketing And Management
07.2024
PLC Programmer -
Oktáv továbbképző központ Kft.
01.2019
Intensive English Program -
City University of Seattle
01.2014
Sportové Gymnázium
01.2013
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Fixed Asset Management
- Intercompany Transactions
- Auditing procedures
- Expense Tracking
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Account Reconciliation
- Problem-Solving
Languages
Hungarian
English
Slovak
German
Hobbies and Interests
- Skiing
- Reading
- Repairing Electronics
- Gaming
Timeline
Finance Accountant
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
09.2022 - Current
Intercompany Analyst WE
Kyndryl
04.2022 - 09.2022
Junior Team Leader- Accounts Payable
Johnson Controls
11.2020 - 01.2022
Accountant - Accounts Payable
Johnson Controls
05.2019 - 11.2020
Customer service
AT&T
01.2018 - 01.2018
Stock Broker
Globtrex
01.2017 - 01.2018
Stock Broker
Equity Finance
01.2017 - 01.2017
City University - International Marketing And Management
PLC Programmer -
Oktáv továbbképző központ Kft.
Intensive English Program -
City University of Seattle
Sportové Gymnázium