Michaela Budziňáková
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Prague,105
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a robust background in accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, poised to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency. Expertise in fostering collaboration among team members while adapting to evolving business needs ensures a proactive approach to problem-solving. Committed to delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset to drive continuous improvement. Proven ability to implement effective strategies that optimize workflows and contribute to overall organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Process Specialist
Carrier Refrigeration Operation
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Cash application Process Specialist.
- Customer accounts reconciliation from 2020.
- Served as a subject matter expert for process-related inquiries, providing guidance to colleagues when needed.
- Met month-end reporting objectives and deadlines..
- Optimized process efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements in workflows.
- Conducted regular audits of processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
Dispute Management Team Leader
Carrier Refrigeration Operation
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Creation of new team in Prague.
- Daily management of disputed items.
- Analyze repetitive cases, the root causes of disputes and look for trends.
- Liaise internally with other sub teams to drive the resolutions.
- Participate in stewardship calls.
- Meet the expected SLAs and dispute resolution timeframe.
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to keep open claims to a minimum.
Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Carrier Refrigeration Operation
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Provide guidance and support to the team, acting as a point of escalation when needed.
- Unapplied cash reduction from 2010, solving reconciliation discrepancies.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Conducted regular audits of processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Met month-end reporting objectives and deadlines.
- Leading transition process to India, providing trainings and managing overall flow.
- Developed team members skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new accounts receivables employees.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
ION Trading Ireland
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy
- Researched all invoices that were past due.
- Preparing payment proposals on timely manners.
- Reduced payment errors by closely monitoring and reconciling vendor statements.
- Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Coordinated with auditors during annual audits, providing necessary information to ensure a timely completion of the audit process.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Transition projects.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Accounts Payable Analyst
ION Trading Ireland
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Daily posting of invoices and credit notes.
- Payment approvals chasing.
- Preparing travel expenses and credit cards reports.
- Aged creditors reports creation.
- Managing outgoing payments in bank platforms.
- Payments allocations and month-end reconciliation.
- Providing support to vendors.
Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant
Johnson Controls International Spol. S R.o.
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Creation of credit/debit notes.
- Self-billing (correction of incorrect sold-to parties and posting keys, material and duplicity check, discrepancy report). forecast and actual status)..
- Self-billing (correction of incorrect sold-to parties and posting keys, material and duplicity check, discrepancy report)
- Customer master data (setting up of new customer, adding or changing information to current customers, set up and check in Sales Force and MDG).
- Cash application overview.
- SME for special projects (billing transition, MDG project).
- Coordinated with auditors during annual audits, providing necessary information to ensure a timely completion of the audit process.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist
Johnson Controls International Spol. S R.o.
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Billing invoices and credit notes for EMEA.
- Managed status of accounts and balances and identified inconsistencies.
- Billing transition to Italy, managing trainings to Italian colleagues
- Collaborated with other departments and accurately prepared, adjusted and verified pre-bill documents before invoicing.
- Supported audit processes by compiling necessary documentation and working closely with external auditors as needed.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Johnson Controls International Spol. S R.o.
08.2011 - 03.2013
- T&E department clerk.
- Testing new travel& expense program GATES.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Internal and external training provided to employees and customers regarding to GATES in Italian and English.
- Regular reporting to payment team.
- Supported annual audit processes by preparing necessary schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external auditors'' review.
Education
Master Degree - Finance
University of Economics, Faculty of National Economics
Bratislava 04.2001 -
Bachelor Degree - Finance, Banking and Investment
University of Economics,Faculty of National Economics
Bratislava06-2009
High School Diploma -
Grammar School of Saint Monica
Prešov 04.2001 -
Skills
Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Certification
The Erasmus programme, Italy, Universita di Bologna, Facolta di Economia a Rimini
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Slovak
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Process Specialist
Carrier Refrigeration Operation
05.2023 - 09.2025
Dispute Management Team Leader
Carrier Refrigeration Operation
02.2022 - 09.2022
Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Carrier Refrigeration Operation
01.2020 - 02.2022
Accounts Payable Supervisor
ION Trading Ireland
05.2018 - 09.2019
Accounts Payable Analyst
ION Trading Ireland
01.2018 - 05.2018
CILS – Certificate from Italian Language, Level C1
06-2016
Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant
Johnson Controls International Spol. S R.o.
03.2016 - 10.2017
FIA – Foundation in Accountancy, Intermediate
01-2015
Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist
Johnson Controls International Spol. S R.o.
03.2013 - 03.2016
Accounts Payable Clerk
Johnson Controls International Spol. S R.o.
08.2011 - 03.2013
The Erasmus programme, Italy, Universita di Bologna, Facolta di Economia a Rimini
01-2010
Master Degree - Finance
University of Economics, Faculty of National Economics
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Grammar School of Saint Monica
04.2001 -
Bachelor Degree - Finance, Banking and Investment
University of Economics,Faculty of National Economics