Mar 2026 — Present
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Lecturer
- International Financial Accounting
- Performance Management
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Berlin, Germany
Manuel D.
ACA Chartered Accountant | Finance Leader — Strategy, Operations & Project Delivery | Technology‑focused
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Experience
Mar 2024 — Present
HCL Technologies
Head of Compliance, ByD and Disclosure Management
- Provide strategic oversight and ensure compliance with evolving legal & regulatory frameworks across four countries
- Analyze the impact of regulatory changes on SAP ByD and coordinate developers to implement and test updates
Jan 2023 — Present
IFAW
Senior Manager Finance Operations
- Lead the financial management of key projects, ensuring optimal budgetary control and strategic resource allocation
- Drive efficiency by refining internal processes and workflows across the organization
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new ERP, enhancing financial operations and decision-making
Jan 2022 — Jan 2023
IFAW
Senior Finance Manager
- Directed budgeting; monitored financial performance; implemented strategic adjustments as required
- Led internal and external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices
- Provided financial and administrative support to project teams and managed complex donor grants and contracts
Dec 2020 — Dec 2021
sennder Technologies GmbH
Accounting Manager
- Supervised and optimized financial-statement preparation
- Owned investor reporting and oversaw group treasury and cash-forecasting reports
- Developed and implemented a new global chart of accounts (IFRS-compliant), led the rollout across local entities
Jan 2018 — Jan 2021
Statura Group
Chartered Accountant
- Managed a portfolio of clients, responsible for the timely provision of financial accounting and compliance services
- Advised its clients on added value services, such as business planning, performance management, and taxation
Jan 2017 — Jan 2018
TreCuori Società Benefit
Head Of Finance
- Built the Finance function, designed the annual business plan, and defined new finance processes
- Oversaw accounting operations, treasury, and risk management; advised on legal & tax matters
- Partnered with the CEO and supported strategic initiatives
Jan 2014 — Jan 2017
PAL S.r.l.
Project Manager
- Managed two LIFE+ projects for the European Commission, developed the business case, project plan & reporting
- Assessed the effectiveness of accounting and internal control systems, defined the business requirements
- Worked with the IT team to select and implement a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX)
Dec 2012 — Dec 2015
DL
di Lenardo & Zambon Dottori Commercialisti Associati
Chartered Accountant and Auditor Training Period
- Completed the mandatory training for the state exam to qualify as a Chartered Accountant & Auditor
- Assisted with mergers & acquisitions (M&A), company valuations, restructurings, and liquidations
- Prepared tax returns, was involved in executing external financial audits
Jan 2011 — Jan 2012
Osservatori Digital Innovation
Business Analyst
- Led major research on the Italian telecommunications market
- Managed a financial-planning and KPI-analysis project and supervised two analysts
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