Mariia

Chayka Maria
Senior Accountant

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
[відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») ̶ Implemented SAP-Concur in the travel expense management
process for Eastern European markets.
[відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») ̶ Successfully managed multifunctional projects under GSTD,
DMAIC, Agile, Lean, and Mapping methodologies, consistently
Remote achieving excellent results for stakeholders. Participated in
automation initiatives that reduced working time by 2.5 FTE.
[відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») ̶ Established control measures and optimized processes, ensuring
maria-chaika-3950b4b4/ 100% timely monthly reimbursement of multimillion-CHF
payments.
̶ Recognized as the top employee in the Travel and Expenses area
for 2023 in the "Expert of Knowledge" category.
About ME ̶ Ranked among the top 10 employees at NBS Lviv for 2023 based
on the number of Recognition cards received.
*Results-oriented expert and passionate ̶ Participated in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the
accounting professional with over 20 years of expense management process for the Ukrainian market .
experience in Finance and Control, business
solutions, and data analytics within the food
industry
WORK EXPERIENCE:
*Skilled in accounting and financial reporting
May 2022 – September 2024: Senior Accountant, Travel and
using SAP and SAP-Concur.
Expenses (T&E) Department in Branch of LLC "Nestle Ukraine"
*A results-driven team player dedicated to
"Nestle Business Services Europe"
delivering quality work from the outset. Responsibilities:
• Supervised the work of T&E department staff and ensured high
quality of their output.
Achieved quarterly and annual NPS for the department at
SKILLS the promoter level.
• Interacted with key stakeholders and chief accountants from
Nestle Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Adriatic, Greece, and Italy
• Proactivity, attention to detail, analytical
regarding the preparation of company financial statements
skills. (Balance Sheet, Income Statement) in accordance with
• Effective work in matrix structures and international standards (IFRS); provided reporting on key
dynamic environments. performance indicators for the T&E department and prepared
• Communication with foreign stakeholders. reports for government authorities.
• Leadership qualities: team motivation, • Developed and implemented reporting policies, considering
strong team player. local legislative requirements and internal company regulations.
• Innovation. Based on revisions, reduced the error rate to 5%.
• Technological competence. • Trained new colleagues and facilitated knowledge sharing
• Ethics and integrity. among T&E accountants.
• Participated in global projects aimed at process improvement.
Reduced the processing time for account reconciliation
activities by 1.7 FTE and automated the clearing of general
LANGUAGE: ledger accounts, decreasing manual processing errors to 5%.
• Acted as a substitute team leader during absences, ensuring
continuity of operations and effective communication within the
English B1 team. Provided guidance and support to team members,
Ukrainian - native maintaining productivity and morale in the leader's absence.
Polish – B1 Facilitated team meetings and decision-making processes,
ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines.
• Substituted for the chief accountant during maternity leave,
overseeing all accounting functions and maintaining accurate
financial records.
 January 2019 – April 2022: Accountant, T&E Department in Branch of LLC "Nestle Ukraine" "Nestle
Business Services Europe"
Responsibilities:
• Processed expense reports and administered corporate cards in accordance with the company's
internal policies and local legislation (Nestle Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Adriatic, Greece, Italy).
• Provided support to employees during the reporting process, resolved complex issues, and
managed user profiles in SAP Concur.
• Created reports on key KPIs for the T&E department and reports for chief accountants
(NPS 100%).
• Participated in global company projects (Scrum, Agile, Lean, DMAIC, etc.) aimed at enhancing
process efficiency and achieving the organization's strategic goals.
• Ensured 100% timely reimbursement of monthly payments.

May 2011 – November 2013: PEC Coordinator, Accounting Operations Department in Branch of LLC
"Nestle Ukraine" "Nestle Business Services Europe"
Responsibilities:
• Prepared and maintained the company's financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income
Statement, P&L) in accordance with international standards (IFRS).
• Monitored cash flow in line with company standards (including credit control).
• Analyzed and reconciled balance sheet accounts.
• Conducted analysis of accounting and accrued expenses.
• Monitored and analyzed accounts payable and receivable.
• Coordinated work between departments: Accounting Operations, Accounts Receivable,
Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, Payroll.
• Collaborated with internal auditors from Nestlé.
• Managed the period-end closing processes for PEC.
• Tested specific configurations in the SAP system.
Key Achievements:
• Actively participated in the launch of the newly created Financial Accounting and Reporting
department.
• Involved in the transition of accounting processes from Nestlé Ukraine, Nestlé Kazakhstan, and
Nestlé Adriatic to NBS Ukraine.
• Developed processes, wrote internal policies, trained staff, and coordinated and controlled
period-end closing processes (PEC).

February 2003 – April 2011: Account Specialist, LLC “LEONI”.
Responsibilities:
• Managed the accounting of invoices and expenditure documents for goods and services from
suppliers in SAP.
• Monitored and analyzed the accuracy of accounting and documentation for business
transactions.
• Oversaw and analyzed accounts payable and receivable.
• Verified suppliers and customers.
• Accounted for and controlled expenses related to the performance of work and receipt of
services, and managed income associated with product shipments.
• Collaborated with contractors on acceptance transfer acts, orders, reports, correspondence,
and payments.
• Monitored utility payments and service charges.
Key Achievements:
• Successfully passed a tax and financial audit conducted by Ernst & Young.
• Engaged with the tax authorities as the largest VAT payer.

EDUCATION:
06.2024 — "Business Trips – 2024: From Arrangement to Reporting".
08.2023 — Nestlé Business Services Lviv, training course «Time Managment»
05.2023 – 11.2023 — Finance Learning Academy NBS Lviv, «Finance and Value creation».
08.2023 — Nestlé Business Services Lviv, training course «Time Managment».
03.2023 — "Business Trips – 2023". Lecturer: Halyna.Kaznachei.
08.2022 — Nestlé Business Services Lviv, training course «Emotional intelligence»
Lviv Agrarian University Specialization: "Accounting and Auditing“ Qualification: Specialist