Ekaterine Kalmakhelidze

-Conducting operational, financial and compliance related audit activities for BMW Group companies, including MINI, Motorrad and Rolls-Royce brands across China and Asia Pacific (APAC) region. -Managing audits from start to finish, i.e. defining a risk based internal audit strategy, perform fieldwork, delivery of opening & closing presentations to senior management, drafting audit reports in English. -Coaching and guiding newly hired auditors.

-Ensure successful completion of assigned internal audit engagements (duration between 7-8 weeks), from start to finish. -Manage and direct daily activities of 5-member team assigned to assist during an engagement whilst performing focal duties. -Apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identify any potential issues. -Communicate identified issues with senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Develop quarterly operating plans, monthly financial forecast and ongoing analysis of actuals vs. forecast. Responsible for month, year-end closure and financial reporting. Responsible for driving cross-business analytic projects for senior management. Leading and participating as the key finance stakeholder in cross functional teams.

-Responsible for establishing and implementing pricing methodology for passenger and commercial vehicles. -Review pricing strategy and pricelists both for passenger and commercial vehicles; -Provide senior management with the analysis of financial impact of pricing actions; -Facilitate management reporting and reviews between Finance and Pricing teams.

-Implement internal control policies & procedures across emerging markets in Eastern Europe & Central Asia; -Supervise 5-member team based in Ukraine, Hungary and Macedonia. -Perform independent process reviews of locations; ensuring internal controls are in place. Identify key issues at the right time, track & monitor until closure.

Design, implement and maintain corporate credit policy. Manage activities of 10-member team. Set and approve credit terms based on financial review; Monitor collections, cash applications and the billing process; Supervise internal customer contract management; B2B relationship harmonization with company’s top clients.

Executive MBA