Chris Ksiros

Chris Ksiros

We believe that providing high quality services which will cover all the needs of our clients is one of the most important obligations we have towards them. Our services are addressed to all companies regardless of size or activity tailored to the specific needs of each one of them.

 

CV CHRIS XIROS

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Couples extensive financial knowledge with a strong foundation of business management

Dedicated and disciplined business leader and financial champion, utilizes a proactive approach to overcome hindrances and implement prudent financial management.

Compassionate team leader, mentor and coach, encourages personal and professional growth for all to succeed. Consensus builder, encourages open and frank dialogue, engages multiple stakeholders in consistently achieving results.

Core business competencies include:

  • Executive Leadership
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Expense Planning * Control
  • Budget Preparation
  • Office Management
  • Project Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Payables & Receivables
  • Performance Appraisals

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

ACCOUNTING MANAGER 2005 – present

– Compile and present detailed monthly, quarterly reports for Senior Management perusal and act as the focal point in preparing year-end.

– Key member of the leadership team, administering all accounting functions

– Manage a 15-person team, encouraging personal and professional development of the culturally diverse department.

– Devised and deployed multiple cost-savings initiatives resulting in a 20% reduction in company expenditures.

ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR 2000 – 2005

– Partnered with many Greek companies to implement a 10-month accounting system conversion from manual to automated computerized processing.

– Created and implemented accounting policies and practices supporting the new automated system.

  STAFF ACCOUNTANT 1995 – 1999

 – Reduced payroll processing time by 20%, saving $55,000, implementing an in-house payroll system, eliminating the need for an outside payroll provider.

– Led a major project transitioning all accounting aspects completing assignment on time and under budget.

– Directed all bookkeeping functions for this 50-person manufacturer including: account receivable, accounts payable, payroll, journal entry, billing & collections, and monthly financial reporting.

– Calculated and submitted annual corporate income tax statement to Revenue Canada.

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER 1990 – 1993

– Supervised 3 employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll Administration using ADP with full accountability for hiring, training, and performance assessment.

– Prepared internal and external financial and tax statements for review by corporate and external Audit Teams.

– Played a key accounting role on various project teams ensuring mandates completed in accordance with company financial guidelines and budgetary allowances.

 JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT 1985 – 1989

–  Processed weekly payroll using Software for the staff complement.

–  Assisted the Controller in preparing annual corporate tax returns and employee taxation documentation.

 

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BA in Economics – Thessaloniki University

Seminars:

Leadership Skills Seminar

Management Coaching Skills

Sexual Harassment Training

Assertiveness Training