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Miljana Prelić

@miljanapreli

I build accurate financial reporting, controls, and operational improvements across complex international organizations.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for remote or hybrid finance and accounting work where I can improve reporting, controls, financial operations, and decision-making across international or complex organizations.

At Speyside Group, I prepare financial reporting and analysis for multiple international entities, supporting bookkeeping, reconciliations, audit preparation, compliance, and management reporting.

Previously at the University of Waterloo’s School of Accounting & Finance, I managed financial administration and budget monitoring for operating, trust, and endowment budgets exceeding $35M. I delivered customized reports, forecasts, and key-metrics analysis for 20+ program directors while improving workflows, controls, and administrative systems.

Across research operations, I supported 340+ research accounts, 30 industry and government grants, and cross-functional stakeholders including faculty, industry, and government administrators. I bring CPA-qualified accounting knowledge, practical finance operations experience, and a focus on making financial processes more accurate and efficient.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Management Accountant / Analyst

Speyside Group Ltd

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Prepared financial reporting and analysis for multiple international entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial information. Coordinated audit preparation and regulatory compliance activities for 7 entities across 4 jurisdictions.

Xero Syft (SBOM)Excel Financial Reporting Bookkeeping Reconciliations Audit Preparation Regulatory Compliance Process Improvement Automation

Administration & Financial Manager

University of Waterloo

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)

Supported financial administration and monitoring of operating, trust and endowment budgets exceeding $35M. Coordinated expenditure approvals, financial processes and administrative workflows to support efficient programme operations.

ERP Excel Financial Reporting Budget Monitoring Forecasting Workflow Redesign Internal Controls Training Coaching

Senior Analyst: Business Operations & Finance

University of Waterloo

Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)

Provided business, financial and administrative support to research activities involving industry and government partners. Managed daily and monthly business operations including payments, invoicing, purchase orders, contracts, account monitoring and reconciliations.

Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Compliance Reconciliations Invoicing Purchase Order Contract Management Excel

Administrative & Financial Project Analyst

University of Waterloo

Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 (4 years)

Provided administrative, financial and project support across a large portfolio of research activities. Coordinated budgets, expenditures, contracts, documentation and funding requirements across 340+ research projects.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Contract Management Compliance Project Coordination Stakeholder Liaison