Michael Spathis

Accomplished and results-driven Senior Accounting Manager (Class A') with over 20 years of comprehensive experience steering financial operations, accounting compliance, and fiscal strategies for major corporate groups (FMCG, Retail, and Financial Services). Expert in Greek Accounting Standards (GAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate taxation, and statutory reporting. Proven track record in establishing robust internal controls, optimizing cash flow, managing large-scale payrolls, and providing high-level financial insights (KPIs, forecasting, budgeting) to C-level executives.

Payroll knowledge and excellencies.

Financial Executive & Senior Accounting Consultant at Multiple Clients (Prudential Actuarial Solutions Ltd, GP Brokers AE, Tech Alb IKE, Entourage IKE, Iconicus sarl, Artworks Ac, FFgroup SA, MDA Hellas, VDK Tax Solutions AE) (2024-01 – Present)

• Oversee full-cycle accounting compliance and financial operations for a diverse portfolio of corporate clients.
• Generate detailed financial statements, budget variance analyses, and strategic summaries for executive boards.
• Collaborate with audit and legal teams to guarantee seamless coordination of financial activities and annual reporting.

Senior Accounting Manager at Biological Village SA & Group of Companies (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Developed and monitored financial and operational KPIs to provide critical data for executive administration.
• Directed the Accounting, Controlling, Credit Control, and Collections departments, leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Managed cash reserves, supervised asset liquidations, tracked claims, and structured corporate repayments.
• Prepared complex journal entries, account analyses, and reconciled bank accounts and asset registers.
• Controlled share capital adjustments (increases/decreases) and statutory/optional corporate reserves.

Senior Accounting Manager at GP Agents SA – Group of Companies (2015-01 – 2023-12)

• Ensured total accounting and tax compliance across all neighboring companies and subsidiaries within the corporate group.
• Handled the computation, control, and auditing of all corporate purchases, expenses, and group costing (Group 6).
• Compiled and submitted all official statutory declarations, including VAT, Witheld Tax, and Corporate Income Tax.
• Successfully integrated general accounting procedures with national digital tax platforms (MYF, MyData, MyAADE).
• Managed Human Resources, labor relations, and full payroll execution utilizing the state ERGANI platform.
• Supervised vendor evaluations and optimized cooperation terms to maximize corporate financial benefits.

FMCG Procurement Manager (Controlling & Budgeting) at Mantis Group of Companies (2000-01 – 2014-12)

• Authored and monitored the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and financial forecasts (FCST) for DC, MOH, and Logistics.
• Managed import controls, line scanning, product coding, and strict project delivery schedules for high-volume brands.
• Coordinated banking transactions, letters of credit, customs transfers, and legal certifications under EU and national laws.
• Evaluated corporate assets, commodity portfolios, and group investments utilizing NPV and IRR financial models.

Loss Settler & Risk Underwriter at General Panhellenic Insurance Association (1999-01 – 2000-12)

Store Manager – Inventory & Salary Budgets at Sarmpanis Ltd (1996-01 – 1999-12)

Ramp Agent & Customer Service Representative at Olympic Airways SA (1990-01 – 1993-12)

MBA in Financial & Accounting Standards – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2005-01 – 2008-12)

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration – TEI of Athens / Polytechnic College (1993-01 – 1999-12)

Continuing Education in Business Administration – University of Patras - EAP (2016-01 – 2021-12)

Diploma in Multimedia & Data Management – IEK Egaleo (1994-01 – 1996-12)