I am seeking a remote role where I can apply reconciliation, compliance and ERP expertise, drive process improvements, and grow into managerial responsibilities.
KKOpen to opportunities
Kevin Kriek
@kevinmk
Finance Operations | Multi-entity AP | SAP & PeopleSoft | ACCA | 5 languages
SpainWhat I'm looking for
I'm a results-driven accountant with 4 years of hands-on experience in multinational, remote-first finance teams. My expertise lies in high-volume accounts payable operations (processing 900-2,000 invoices monthly), multi-entity accounting, and payment operations handling up to €1M daily.
Key achievements:
• Recovered €250K in misallocated payables through forensic analysis
• Reduced payment cycle friction by 20% through process harmonization
• Maintained 99%+ accuracy on post-processing audits
• Expert in SAP, PeopleSoft, Concur, and Ariba
I bring deep compliance knowledge (SOX, IFRS, GDPR, US GAAP) and thrive in cross-functional environments. Currently completing my ACCA Advanced Diploma (final module: Audit & Assurance, Dec 2025).
Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Afrikaans, with strong Dutch. Based in Valencia, Spain, available immediately for remote roles. I'm seeking opportunities where I can leverage my AP expertise, process optimization skills, and multilingual capabilities to drive efficiency and accuracy in finance operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FR
Current
GDPR Compliance Consultant
Freelance
Sep 2025 - Present (2 months)
Developed comprehensive GDPR compliance frameworks and training modules for an ERP SaaS, embedding privacy-by-design governance for European markets.
OR
Accounting Specialist
Oxford Global Resources
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (5 months)
Managed end-to-end accounts payable processing 900+ invoices monthly and led month-end close and cash monitoring, improving stakeholder alignment and reducing payment cycle friction by 20%.
CI
Accounts Payable Administrator
Cognex Ireland
Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 (2 months)
Processed 1,200–2,000 monthly invoices via SAP and performed multi-entity reconciliations, reducing vendor onboarding cycle time by 25% through process optimisation.
EL
Expert Specialist, P2P Invoicing
Eli Lilly Cork Ltd
Dec 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Recovered €250,000 in misallocated payables via forensic review, processed 900–1,200 monthly invoices across 7 markets, and maintained 99% post-processing audit accuracy while supporting IFRS-compliant reconciliations.
FR
Freelance Bookkeeper
Freelance
May 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Provided bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for SMEs, supporting Form 11 submissions and basic statutory reporting.
JT
Budget & Operations Executive
Joe O'Reilly Tours
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)
Managed accounts receivable and produced proformas, invoices and detailed budgets for international clients while coordinating billing and payment tracking across operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AAAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance
Enrolled in ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance with all modules completed except Audit & Assurance, expected completion December 2025.
GDGriffith College Dublin
Diploma in Business & Accountancy, Business & Accountancy
2021 - 2022
Completed a Diploma in Business & Accountancy focused on core accounting and business principles to support professional accounting practice.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
SpainAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
35k-70k USD
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