I’m looking for remote bookkeeping & finance roles across the EU/EMEA.

Olivia Ignatov
@oliviaignatov
Finance & Accounting Professional | 20+ Years’ Experience | Bookkeeping | AP & AR | Payroll | VAT | Reconciliations | Sage • Pastel • SAP • Excel | Op
What I'm looking for
Finance and Accounting Professional with 20+ years of hands-on experience across full-function accounting, payroll, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), reconciliations and financial administration. My experience has been built from the ground up across banking, retail, property management, insurance, staffing and recruitment environments, giving me a strong practical understanding of day-to-day finance operations and the complete accounting cycle. Core experience includes:
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger and month-end processing
• Bank, balance sheet and company credit card reconciliations
• Supplier statement reconciliations and payment processing
• Debtor allocations, credit control and collection follow-ups
• Payroll administration and processing
• VAT calculations and statutory submissions
• Accruals, journals, petty cash and expense claims
• Invoice processing and financial administration
• Month-end schedules and audit preparation.
I have worked with Sage, Pastel, SAP and Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, and I am confident learning new financial systems and processes. I am proficient in written and spoken English and Afrikaans and currently based in Greece. I am particularly interested in English-speaking remote opportunities across Europe, the EU and EMEA, including Finance Administration, Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Credit Control, Billing, Reconciliations and Finance Operations. I bring extensive practical experience, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to quickly understand financial processes, systems and operational requirements. Open to Remote EU/EMEA Opportunities | Based in Greece
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant / Payroll Administrator
Garrun Group
Jun 2016 - Aug 2026 (10 years 2 months)
Managed the full accounting function across 12 books, including creditors, debtors, inter-company processing, cashbooks, general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Processed monthly insurer payments exceeding R10 million and administered payroll for 148 employees using Pastel Payroll.
Creditors / Payroll Administrator
Primeserv Corporate Solutions
Jul 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Managed the full creditors function, inter-company processing and a creditors book valued at approximately R8.5 million. Processed online banking payments for salaries, VAT, PAYE and suppliers, and managed payroll for 180 employees using Sage VIP Payroll.
Creditors / Debtors / Payroll Administrator
SA Flyer Magazine
Oct 2013 - Jun 2014 (8 months)
Managed full creditors and debtors functions, including invoice processing, expense allocations and account reconciliations. Administered payroll using Sage VIP Payroll and supported financial reporting.
Debtors / Creditors Clerk & Credit Controller
Jozi Housing (Pty) Ltd
Oct 2008 - Jul 2013 (4 years 9 months)
Managed supplier reconciliations, EFT payments, invoices, credit notes, general ledger postings and online banking. Led credit control activities and reduced arrears by more than 70%.
Creditors Clerk
Fruit & Veg City – Our Kitchen Division
Nov 2003 - Jul 2008 (4 years 8 months)
Processed creditors, debtors, petty cash and stock captures. Prepared weekly finance and reconciliation reports and managed supplier orders and inventory administration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Junior Bookkeeping (NQF 3), Bookkeeping
Completed Junior Bookkeeping certification at NQF level 3 in 2012.
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Payroll Training, Payroll
Completed Payroll Training in August 2011.
Computer Excellence Training Centre
Pastel Accounting V6, Accounting
Completed Pastel Accounting V6 training in 2005.
Computer Excellence Training Centre
MS Office, Advanced Excel & Typing, Computer Applications
Completed MS Office, Advanced Excel, and Typing training in 2005.
Garlandale High School
Matric / Grade 12, General
Completed Matric / Grade 12 in 1997.
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