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Karin Meeus

Duffel

Summary

A dedicated and results-oriented finance manager with strong analytical and organizational skills. I thrive in collaborative, multicultural environments and am passionate about contributing to business performance through continuous improvement and effective problem-solving. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my finance expertise and contribute to a high-impact team.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Finance Manager

Westcon Group
11.2021 - Current

• Lead, guide and advise country management teams to forecast, budget and monthly operations (MMR)

• Country business partnering

• Supervise Finance Managers, Payroll manager(s), accountants and other finance staff in the region

• Establish and monitor local accounting control procedures as well as corporate directive

• Full accountability for country P&Ls and balance sheets in the geography

• Establish and execute cost reduction initiatives

• Commercial and specific deal support for Sales leads

• Manage payroll processing, accounting and controlling / expense controls

• Local contact for statutory and public authorities

• Prepare or manage preparation of annual accounts

• Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met regarding all the company’s financial affairs

• Motivate staff and develop relationships with peers, executives and clients through effective communication skills

• Monitor professional development and manage training, professional development and project needs


Finance Manager

Westcon Group Benelux
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Full accountability P&L and Balance sheet
  • Guide and Advise country directors with monthly reports and forecast
  • Cooperate in EU-project : Audit readiness
  • Analyze revenue and margins for/with local sales managers - follow up rebate agreements
  • Monitors financial details to ensure legal compliance
  • Update all local regulatory requirements for annual accounts, audit and taxes
  • Supervise Office Manager (checking all local contracts for cost reduction solutions)

Finance Manager

Westcon Group Belux
01.2016 - 10.2020
  • Financial accounting and reporting; Monthly reporting, AvB, Commentary, Forecasts, MMR
  • Manage Payroll process (SD Worx) accounting and controlling
  • Responsible for Insurances, carpark
  • Budget preparation
  • Internal- and external Auditors Reporting
  • Working together with Genpact-team to optimize the process AP, AR, General accounting
  • Prepare and settle for VAT declarations, Intrastat
  • Supervise Office Manager (including expense control, AP and PO request support in Concur)
  • Maintain communication lines with the internal department, customers, suppliers, and external audit experts

Financial Controller

Westcon Belgium
05.2002 - 12.2015
  • Back-up Accounts receivables - improving DSO
  • Accounts Payables
  • Payroll process and supporting HR
  • General Ledger Bookings and Balance sheet reconciliation
  • Weekly (cash), Monthly and quarterly reporting (AvB)
  • Preparation Internal and external Auditors, ..

Financial Assistant

Landis nv
07.1998 - 04.2002
  • Accounts Payables, noncommercial purchases
  • General Ledger Bookings
  • Weekly reporting (Cash Flow)
  • Assist manager in preparing, analyzing and sending financial reports to the corporate board
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations

Education

Bachelor - Accountancy - taxation

Karel De grote Hogeschool
06.1998

Skills

  • Financial Monitoring
  • Continuous improvement
  • Budget forecasting
  • Team Development Skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic planning

Languages

Dutch
English
French

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/21/1975

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fun with the family
  • Walking/hiking with my dog
  • Travelling
  • Pilates and yoga
  • Food and drinks

Timeline

Regional Finance Manager

Westcon Group
11.2021 - Current

Finance Manager

Westcon Group Benelux
11.2020 - 11.2021

Finance Manager

Westcon Group Belux
01.2016 - 10.2020

Financial Controller

Westcon Belgium
05.2002 - 12.2015

Financial Assistant

Landis nv
07.1998 - 04.2002

Bachelor - Accountancy - taxation

Karel De grote Hogeschool
Karin Meeus