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Katarzyna Gorzedowski

Regulatory Reporting Manager

Katarzyna Gorzedowski
Heltersberg, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Regulatory Reporting Manager

Consulting for a financial and payment service provider

  • Reviewing and submitting regular reports to the Deutsche Bundesbank and BaFin (forecast, actual monthly statements, payment transactions statistics, passive participations, capital planning)

  • Documenting processes for reporting and monitoring and updating the reporting calendar according to the Payment Services Supervision Act (ZAG)

  • Coordinating with the Accounting and Controlling departments

  • Supporting regulatory approval and licensing procedures domestically and abroad and coordinating approval or licensing processes with third-party providers

  • Complaint management using the OCM tool deployed in the group

  • Independently recording external ordering processes and invoice verification

  • Ongoing monitoring of regulatory requirements and bank accounting (according to KWG and IFRS)

  • Developing concepts and measures to implement reporting requirements

  • Advising on preparation and follow-up (including minute-taking) and conducting the monthly Operations and Risk Committee and the Organization Committee

  • Software: SAP S/4HANA, Dynamics 365

Apr 2023 - Feb 2024
11 months
Kaiserslautern, Germany

Commercial Specialist

Leibniz Institute for Composite Materials GmbH

  • Creating the project plan, defining milestones, and progress reports

  • Recording project costs and budget control

  • Pricing calculations

  • Developing the business model and business plan for manufacturing hydrogen pipelines, including service and delivery proposals, product costing, and success and financial planning

  • Preparing and submitting applications for competitions and funding programs and pitching the business idea to panels

  • Organizational and administrative preparation for the spin-off

  • Software: Teams Planner, Obsidian

Mar 2017 - Apr 2023
6 years 2 months
Kaiserslautern, Germany

Manager of Finance and Human Resources

ThinkParQ GmbH

  • Accounting under HGB: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets accounting, financial accounting, and payroll accounting, as well as payment transactions and receivables management

  • Preparing annual financial statements and acting as the point of contact for the tax advisor

  • Budget planning, controlling, cash flow monitoring, regular reports for management and shareholders

  • Inside sales and customer service: preparing quotes, order confirmations, invoices

  • Reporting to the Deutsche Bundesbank (Z4) and integrating payment gateways and online payment methods (PayPal, credit card)

  • Maintaining and managing license agreements

  • Implementing Weclapp, Salesforce, perbit, and Buchhaltungsbutler: research, automation, data preparation, training, manual creation, rollout, system administration

  • Integrating PSPs and banking systems to automate payment processing, receivables collection, and invoice management

  • Recruiting, contract drafting, and master data management in HR

  • Quality management: process instructions for sales, accounting, and controlling

  • Introducing project management with Trello for large projects

  • Administrative planning, organization, and monitoring of company projects

  • Software: DATEV, Buchhaltungsbutler, weclapp, perbit, Salesforce, Trello, Power BI, MS Office

Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
1 year 1 month
Kaiserslautern, Germany

Executive Assistant Corporate Finance

Saitow AG

  • Supporting the CEO in strategic projects and documenting the business strategy in the business plan

  • Supporting M&A projects: company profiles, term sheets, contract condition reviews

  • Assisting in digitizing the company (Industry 4.0) through agile management

  • Implementing and training on project software Jira and knowledge software Confluence, as well as controlling project progress

  • Software: Jira, Confluence

May 2007 - Jun 2014
7 years 2 months
Mainz, Germany

Credit Analyst in Central and Eastern Europe

Westdeutsche ImmobilienBank AG

  • New and existing business in commercial real estate financing with a focus on Poland (credit mandate B)

  • Preparing credit proposals: analysis of appraisals including cash flow modeling, market analysis, credit analysis, and creditworthiness assessment

  • Reviewing developments according to KWG, Basel III, MaRisk, SolvV, credit manual, and IFRS

  • Reviewing loan, collateral, and syndicated loan agreements, disbursing loans, and monitoring construction progress

  • Validating and approving ratings

  • SAP R/3 key user: setting up and maintaining accounts, customer master data, and customizing FI, TRM, and Real Estate Management modules

  • Lotus Notes

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (9.5 years), Real Estate (7 years), Information Technology (6 years), Energy (1 year), and Manufacturing (1 year).

Banking and Finance
Real Estate
Information Technology
Energy
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (16.5 years), Project Management (8 years), Human Resources (6 years), Strategy (2 years), and Accounting (1.5 years).

Finance
Project Management
Human Resources
Strategy
Accounting

Skills

  • Creation Of Business Plans In Automotive And Process Engineering

  • Balance Sheet Analysis

  • Accounting: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets Accounting, Financial Accounting, Payroll Accounting

  • Controlling

  • Agile Project Management

  • Cash Flow Modeling

  • Review Of Developments According To Common Standards (Kwg, Basel Iii, Marisk, Solvv, Credit Manual)

  • Regulatory Reporting To The Deutsche Bundesbank And Bafin

  • Coordination Of Contract Matters

  • Preparation And Follow-up Of Various Meetings/events

  • Creation And Preparation Of Presentations, Statistics, Reports, And Minutes

  • Conducting Research And Analyses

  • Leading The Company Into The Digital Age

  • Development Of Corporate Strategy

  • Building The Company Handbook

  • Advanced Knowledge Of Windows And Apple Operating Systems

  • Goal-oriented Task Execution

  • Very High Willingness To Learn And Perform

  • Strong Teamwork Skills

  • High Resilience And Flexibility

  • Independent Problem-solving Approach

  • Excellent Organizational Talent

  • Assertiveness

  • Discretion, Reliability, And Good Communication Skills

  • Strong Sense Of Responsibility

  • University Degree In Business Administration

  • Project Management

  • Leading, Maintaining, And Organizing Files, Records, And Archives

  • Handling Central Information Inputs And Forwarding To Responsible Decision-makers

  • Preparing And Managing Contracts With External Partners As Directed By Management

  • Implementing The Hr Tool (Perbit)

  • Implementing The Accounting Tool (Bhb)

  • Administrative Planning, Organization, And Monitoring Of Company Projects

  • Developing And Controlling Cost Calculations

  • General Correspondence In German And English

  • Implementing The Crm/erp System (Weclapp & Salesforce)

  • Information Exchange/communication With Management And Project Managers

  • Coordinating And Monitoring Appointments And Business Trips Domestically And Abroad For Management

  • Preparing Customer Meetings And Internal Discussions

  • Identification With Profession, Company, And Products Or Services

  • Utilizing One's Own Potential Fully

  • Independent Work

  • Personal Development Opportunities

  • Enjoyment In Work

  • Optimal Service Delivery

  • Maximum Customer Satisfaction

  • Sense Of Responsibility And Reliability

  • Natural Communication Skills

  • Team Spirit

  • Friendly And Confident Appearance

  • Quick Comprehension

  • Accounting Software: Datev, Buchhaltungsbutler, Sap S/4hana

  • Erp Software: Sap S/4hana, Sap R/3, Weclapp

  • Crm Tool: Salesforce

  • Hr Tool: Perbit

  • Project Management Tools: Trello, Jira, Teams Planner

  • Communication Tool: Lotus Notes

  • Ms Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Onenote

  • Data Visualization Tool: Power Bi

  • Google Applications: Docs, Sheets

  • Knowledge Management Tools: Obsidian, Confluence

  • Financial Management And Controlling For Startups And Smes To Optimize Business Processes, Achieve Cost Efficiency, And Sustainably Increase Productivity

  • Improving Sales Flow By Introducing A Crm Tool To Optimize Customer Relationship Management And Enhance Communication Within The Sales Team

  • Streamlining Financial Processes By Automating Report Generation With Power Bi And The Crm Tool To Reduce Manual Entries, Minimize Errors, And Enable Quick, Data-driven Decisions

  • Consulting On Optimizing Companies' Financial Health And Performance (Financial Analysis, Budgeting And Forecasting, Cost Management, Liquidity Management, Performance Measurement)

  • Services In Balance Sheet Analysis, Controlling, Financial Accounting, And Cash Flow Modeling

  • Preparing Monthly And Quarterly Financial Statements And Supporting Annual Closing Work According To Hgb

  • Accounts Payable And Receivable Management, Including Dunning Processes

  • General Ledger, Fixed Assets Accounting, Bank Accounting

  • Posting Bank Statements And Creating Payments

  • Posting Expense And Credit Card Statements

  • Posting And Reconciling Fixed Assets

  • Vat Returns

  • Reporting To Deutsche Bundesbank And Bafin (Including Z4, Balance Sheet Statistics, Forecast, Payment Transactions Statistics)

  • Contract Management And Concept Development For Contract Administration (Requirements Analysis, Process Definition, Digital Solutions, Training, Monitoring, And Adjustments)

  • Support In Knowledge Management, Development Of Company Manuals, And Digital Handling Of Documents And Information

  • Strategic Business Planning, Development And Implementation Of Future-proof Strategies To Promote Growth And Innovation

  • Developing Business Strategy For Internal And External Purposes (Goal Setting, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Budgeting, Regular Progress Reviews)

  • Sap Consulting In Financial Management And Controlling

  • Sap Fi/co Application Expertise

  • Sap R/3 Key User

  • Sap S/4hana

  • Process Analysis And Optimization, Analysis Of Existing Business Processes, And Solutions For Process Improvement And Redesign

  • Customizing

  • Internal And External Accounting

  • Operational Financial Processes

  • Consulting On Optimizing Companies' Financial Health And Performance

  • Training And Support

  • Reporting And Analysis

  • Assisting Startups And Smes In Adopting New Technologies And Digitizing Their Business Processes

  • Analyzing Existing Workflows, Selecting Suitable Digital Solutions, And Training Staff To Ensure Smooth Integration

  • Increasing Efficiency, Reducing Costs, And Enhancing Competitiveness Through Digitization

  • Advising And Supporting The Implementation Of Agile Methods And Tools To Make Projects More Efficient And Flexible

  • Applying Agile Methods Like Scrum Or Kanban With Iterative Approaches And Short Cycles (Sprints) Plus Regular Feedback

  • Requirements Analysis, Training, Process Adjustment, Tool Selection, And Coaching In Agile Transformation

  • Increasing Responsiveness To Change, Improving Team Collaboration, And Optimizing Project Outcomes

Languages

Polish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Russian
Elementary

Education

Jul 2006 - Apr 2007

Improving language skills

Sep 2001 - Jun 2006

Poznan University of Economics

Diploma in Business Administration, specializations: capital investments and corporate finance strategies (Corporate Finance) · Business Administration · Poznań, Poland

Sep 1997 - May 2001

Gymnasium II

Abitur · Konin, Poland

Certifications & licenses

SAP S/4HANA FI/CO training

German Employees Academy & SAP SE

SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting / Controlling

SAP R/3 –Key User– Treasury Module for Banks, Real Estate Management

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Where is Katarzyna based?

Katarzyna is based in Heltersberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Katarzyna speak?

Katarzyna speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Katarzyna have?

Katarzyna has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Katarzyna has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Katarzyna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Katarzyna be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Katarzyna would be well-suited for roles such as: Regulatory Reporting Manager, Commercial Specialist, Manager of Finance and Human Resources.

What is Katarzyna's latest experience?

Katarzyna's most recent position is Regulatory Reporting Manager at Consulting for a financial and payment service provider.

What companies has Katarzyna worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Katarzyna has worked for Consulting for a financial and payment service provider, Leibniz Institute for Composite Materials GmbH, and ThinkParQ GmbH.

Which industries is Katarzyna most experienced in?

Katarzyna is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Information Technology (IT). Katarzyna also has some experience in Energy and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Katarzyna most experienced in?

Katarzyna is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Human Resources (HR). Katarzyna also has some experience in Strategy and Planning and Accounting.

Which industries has Katarzyna worked in recently?

Katarzyna has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Energy.

Which business areas has Katarzyna worked in recently?

Katarzyna has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Project Management, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Katarzyna's education?

Katarzyna holds a Master in Business Administration from Poznan University of Economics.

Does Katarzyna have any certificates?

Katarzyna has 3 certificates. These include: SAP S/4HANA FI/CO training, SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting / Controlling, SAP R/3 –Key User– Treasury Module for Banks, and Real Estate Management.

What is the availability of Katarzyna?

Katarzyna is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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