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Cérine Chouâa

@crinechoua

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Results-driven Finance Manager with over 7 years of experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and a collaborative company culture.

I am a results-driven Finance Manager with over 7 years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, collections, payables, inventory control, and statutory compliance. My career has been marked by demonstrated leadership in managing month-end closings, tax audits, and ERP implementations. I possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which have enabled me to support decision-making in multinational environments effectively.

Currently, I serve as a Senior Financial Accountant at TotalEnergies, where I manage month-end and quarter-end closings while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting standards. I led the SAP HANA ERP rollout, significantly improving data accuracy and forecasting capabilities. My previous roles at Jotun Algeria and Novo Nordisk have further honed my skills in budget planning, statutory compliance, and financial strategy alignment with senior leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Financial Accountant

Current

TotalEnergies

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Managed month-end and quarter-end closings, ensuring compliance with statutory reporting standards. Led the SAP HANA ERP rollout, improving data accuracy and forecasting capabilities.

ERP Implementation Financial Planning Forecasting Internal Controls Risk Mitigation Microsoft Excel

Senior Financial Accountant

Jotun Algeria

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)

Directed budget planning, statutory compliance, and expense tracking across departments. Handled payroll, internal controls, and liaised with external audit teams.

Budgeting Statutory Compliance Payroll Internal Controls Internal Audit Financial Strategy

Finance Accountant

Novo Nordisk

May 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 4 months)

Managed collections, inventory accounting, and general ledger transactions. Supported UK tax filings (G50/IBS), budgeting, and external audit processes.

Collections Inventory Accounting General Ledger Budgeting Externe Audits SAP

Finance Intern

Novo Nordisk

Dec 2016 - Mar 2017 (3 months)

Supported audit readiness, tax compliance, and monthly forecasting. Gained hands-on experience with financial systems and reporting tools.

Tax Compliance Financial Systems Reporting Tools

Commercial Agent

Air Algérie

Jun 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Provided customer-facing airport services and managed logistics under time-sensitive conditions.

Customer Service Logistics Time Management Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

MSc in Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. Gained expertise in various aspects of business administration.

University of Algiers 3

BSc in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, Econometrics & Quantitative Economics

Pursued a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in econometrics and quantitative economics. Developed strong analytical skills in economic modeling and data analysis.

ITEEM Training Institute

Diploma, Computer Database Management

Obtained a Diploma in Computer Database Management, focusing on database principles and administration. Acquired practical skills in managing and organizing digital information.