Eva Hegedusova
Chorvatsky Grob
Summary
Versatile and experienced Senior Leader with demonstrated history of working in Accounting, Business Controls, SAP and Business Operations. Skilled in Talent and Transition Management and Process Improvement. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and 6 Sigma Green Belt.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Business Operations, Strategic Markets
Kyndryl
09.2021 - Current
- Leading the team of Europe Strategic Markets COO's and acting as Senior Leader for Bratislava Business Operations population (70+ HC) with alignment to HC targets and budget
- Ensuring alignment with the Global Strategic Markets Management System for Signings, P&L through high level precision forecasting
- Supporting the progress of our 3A’s strategic objectives to drive profitability and signings
- Powering the growth of the Business Operations population via skills development, recognition, modelling the Kyndryl Way
- Supporting execution of growth and innovation initiatives to power our future, including Consult and Bridge
- Led the SAP4HANA implementation for Europe Strategic Markets (wave 1,2) as OCM Lead
Client Unit Business Advisor Lead for Europe
IBM Internationa Services s.r.o.
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Led the team of Client Unit Business Advisors (20 HC's)
- Developed talent and improved team skills
- Owner of the Europe GTS Country Business Review guidance
- Owner of the Europe GTS Target and Commit process in IPPF/IBP Tools
- Co-owner (with Europe COO) of the Europe GTS Management system
- Co-owner (with Finance) of the Europe GTS Fall Plan (Annual budget) process
- Owner of the Erosion analyses process for Europe GTS contracts
Client Unit Business Advisor
IBM International Services s.r.o.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Acted as a Trusted Business Advisor to Client Unit Leader by providing analyses and interpretation for financial and operational measures
- Prepared weekly forecast and roadmap and various reports with meaningful insights to maximize financial preformance for Revenue, Cost and Gross Profit.
- Interlocked with customer facing roles (Customer Partners, Delivery Partners) and partnered with them to provide high level precision forecast
Senior Accounting Manager - HR, Fixed Assets
IBM International Services s.r.o.
02.2009 - 12.2018
- Ensured service delivery to internal (IBM) and external (InfoPrint, Lenovo) clients, with Global scope (68 countries)
- Managed department within given resource and budget (100 HC's)
- Ensured adherence to Accounting guidelines with minimal defect rate
- Participated in transformation and transition of Fixed Assets accounting activities from Bratislava, Slovakia to Shenzen, China
- Transitioned and transformed HR accounting activities to Bratislava – International Assignee & Tax, Payroll and Travel Accounting
Business Controls Manager for WW Fixed Assets Accounting, WW Property Control Owner
IBM International Services s.r.o.
10.2007 - 01.2009
- Led the team of Business Control specialists, Sarbanes-Oxley testers and Property Control analysts (approx. 20 HC's) and ensured their education and development
- Closely liaised with Corporate Business Controls team on CAI98-003/AP28 updates
- Participated in independent on site reviews and provide aggregate reporting to Corporate Business Controls and Internal Audit in terms of property control (B2F/F2B) results.
1st Line Accounting Manager for Fixed Assets
IBM International Services s.r.o.
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Led the team of financial accountants (up to 20 HC's), ensured delivery of accounting targets and successful accounting close for clients
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough approval of B/S account reconciliations and Ledger Journal Entries
Business Controls Liaison
IBM International Services s.r.o.
01.2005 - 09.2006
- Supported Global Fixed Assets Process Owner as Business Controls Liaison for Americas geo (U.S., Canada and LATAM)
- Participated in review of CAI98-003 Corporate Accounting instruction for Fixed Assets Accounting - e.g. useful life analyses
- Led the regular monthly review of KPI's with the Global Process Owner with focus on aging categories on Fixed Assets B/S accounts and reported and addressed the aging root causes
- Regularly hosted education sessions for the accounting population regarding corporate guidance and accounting principles updates
- Led the on-site Independent Business Controls Review of CoE, Hortolandia, Brazil
Sarbanes-Oxley Tester
IBM International Services s.r.o.
11.2003 - 12.2004
- Performed KCO's and KCFR's testing for Fixed Assets accounting and results submission in Corporate tool - WWBCIT
- Analyzed root causes of defects and suggested elimination/mitigation
- Educated accounting teams on compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation requirements
- Ensured regular reporting to Global Process Owner (U.S)
Hardware Accountant
IBM International Services s.r.o.
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Transitioned and standardized Hardware accounting activities to Bratislava, Slovakia from Milano, Italy
- Prepared Balance Sheet reconciliations for Field Inventory accounts for Italy and Portugal
- Ensured timely maintenance of Field Inventory accounts including specific processes e.g Stock Rotation, Try&Buy
- Performed journal entry transactions with proper back-up documentation
- Adhered to accounting guidelines with no defects
Education
IBM Blockchain Essentials -
IBM
05.2024
IBM Agile Explorer -
IBM
05.2024
6 Sigma Green Belt -
IBM
Bratislava, Slovakia05.2024
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Internal Audit
The Institue of Internal Auditors Inc.
Lake Mary, Florida, U.S.A.10.2012
MBA - Accounting & Audit
Slovenska Polnohospodarska Univerzita
Nitra, Slovakia06.2002
Skills
- Leading and developing people leaders/senior professionals
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to deal with frequently changing/conflicting demands
- Resiliency and ability to bounce back
- Loyalty
- Used to lead meetings and education sessions frequently
- Presenting to various stakeholders including C-suite Executives
- Used to international multicultural environment - dealing with various cultures and nationalities on a daily basis
Management And Leadership Skills
- Actively participated in development and retaining Top Talent.
- Regularly interviewing potential candidates.
- Regularly acting as an observer and facilitator for Leadership development programs.
- Mentoring and coaching several talented professionals and 1st line managers.
- Participated in IBM NextGen programme (2010-1011) for potential future IBM executives.
Personal Information
Driving License: AM, B
Accomplishments
- Transition and standardization of Hardware Accounting tasks from Milano, Italy to Bratislava, Slovakia (2002-2003)
- Lead for the on-site Independent Business Controls Review of CoE Hortolandia, Brazil
- Focal point for Fixed Assets Internal Audit with zero accounting recommendations
- Transformation of Fixed Asset Accounting and Transition of transactional activities to Asset Management, Shenzen, China (2011)
- Completion of CIA certification (4 exams), (2012)
- Transition and transformation of Human Resource Accounting to Bratislava, Slovakia - International Assignee & Tax, Payroll & Travel Accounting
- Organizational Change Management Lead for SAP4HANA implementation for Europe Strategic Market countries - wave 1,2 (20+ countries)
Languages
Slovak, Czech
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Hobbies
Travelling, Sports - Skiing, Running
Timeline
Director, Business Operations, Strategic Markets
Kyndryl
09.2021 - Current
Client Unit Business Advisor Lead for Europe
IBM Internationa Services s.r.o.
01.2020 - 09.2021
Client Unit Business Advisor
IBM International Services s.r.o.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Accounting Manager - HR, Fixed Assets
IBM International Services s.r.o.
02.2009 - 12.2018
Business Controls Manager for WW Fixed Assets Accounting, WW Property Control Owner
IBM International Services s.r.o.
10.2007 - 01.2009
1st Line Accounting Manager for Fixed Assets
IBM International Services s.r.o.
10.2006 - 09.2007
Business Controls Liaison
IBM International Services s.r.o.
01.2005 - 09.2006
Sarbanes-Oxley Tester
IBM International Services s.r.o.
11.2003 - 12.2004
Hardware Accountant
IBM International Services s.r.o.
09.2002 - 10.2003
IBM Blockchain Essentials -
IBM
IBM Agile Explorer -
IBM
6 Sigma Green Belt -
IBM
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Internal Audit
The Institue of Internal Auditors Inc.
MBA - Accounting & Audit
Slovenska Polnohospodarska Univerzita
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