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Martin Cieslak

@martincieslak

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I am an ACCA-qualified financial accountant delivering accurate reporting and statutory accounts.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior accounting roles where I can lead financial reporting, statutory accounts and controls, drive process improvement, and mentor teams—open to permanent or interim positions in collaborative finance teams.

I am an ACCA-qualified financial professional with extensive experience delivering financial reporting, statutory accounts, and internal controls across multinational groups and service companies.

I have led complex reconciliations and statutory processes, supported LucaNet implementations, delivered IFRS16 initiatives, built and automated insurance databases, and managed teams through demanding periods while liaising with auditors and regulators.

I bring strong technical skills in MS Excel and major finance systems (Oracle, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Trintech, Concur, MYOB, Sage), expertise in UK/US GAAP and Solvency II reporting, and a practical, collaborative approach to process improvement and team leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Interim Accountant

Minova Global

Mar 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Built a complex multicurrency debt reconciliation and established monthly controls and schedules to support 2022–2023 statutory reporting. Prepared financial statements for 3 UK holding companies and 1 trading entity and supported LucaNet implementation and auditor liaison.

LucaNet Financial Statements

Financial Controller

Starstone

Oct 2019 - Feb 2023 (3 years 4 months)

Managed a team of 3 and led expense allocation, monthly variance reporting and quarterly SOX controls while overseeing UK GAAP statutory accounts and European branch tax accounts. Implemented IFRS16, coordinated audits and ran cash flow forecasting and payment approvals.

Financial Control SOX Cash Flow Forecasting

Senior Reporting Accountant

Assurant

Apr 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Led the monthly US GAAP group reporting process including elimination entries, revenue recognition and consolidated management results, and prepared quarterly board packs. Built an insurance-level database to automate FP&A processes and supported purchase GAAP accounting during an acquisition.

US GAAP Revenue Recognition Board Reporting Tax Flow Schedules

Financial Reporting Accountant

FM Global

Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Prepared insurance accounting and month-/year-end reporting, coordinated year-end audits and produced FRS 102 financial statements and statutory accounts for multiple European branches. Contributed to the setup of a European branch in Luxembourg by redesigning reporting and testing processes.

Insurance Financials UK GAAP US GAAP Reconciliations Cash Flow Analysis

Management Accountant

Japan Centre

Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 (1 month)

Prepared monthly management accounts, VAT returns and balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, bringing six months of accounts up to date. Improved timeliness and accuracy of month-end reporting.

Management Accounting VAT Returns Account Reconciliation Inter Company Reconciliation Month End Close

Senior Accountant

Marriott Vacation Club

Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year)

Prepared UK VAT and EC sales returns, statutory accounts for UK and foreign entities, and managed one direct report in accounts payable; assisted with annual audits and tax computations. Led PeopleSoft AP upgrade and Concur implementation to improve AP controls and expense processing.

Peoplesoft Concur Audit Support

Freelance Accountant

Self Employed

Provided freelance accounting services including tax returns, statutory accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and payroll reporting for small businesses, improving reporting accuracy and control. Liaised with auditors and produced cash flow and variance analyses for clients.

Account Reconciliation Payroll Reporting