SAP
Anette Matzon
Chief Accountant Manager
HERLEV
Summary
Dynamic Chief Accountant Manager with a proven track record at Schneider Electric Denmark AS, enhancing team productivity and financial reporting accuracy. Expert in month-end reporting and internal controls, I foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined processes and elevated departmental performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant Manager
Schneider Electric Denmark AS
05.2025 - Current
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
- Increased efficiency within the accounting department through continuous process improvement initiatives and staff training programs.
- Supported mergers and acquisitions activities
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
Chief Accountant
Schneider Electric Denmark AS
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Wrote financial statements after reconciling general ledger accounts.
Financial Controller
Viessmann Refrigeration Systems Aps
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
Accounting Manager
Viessmann Refrigeration Systems Oy
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Led migration to new financial system, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
Accounting Specialist
Talco Knowhow Oy
12.2013 - 07.2019
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Enhanced financial reporting by creating clear and concise financial statements, providing insight into company performance.
Education
Business Advisor - Business Education
Rastor Instituutti
Espoo, Finland 04.2001 -
Specialist Vocational Qualification - Finance
Rastor Instituutti
Espoo, Finland 04.2001 -
Competence Area in Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Rastor Instituutti
Espoo, Finland 04.2001 -
Vocational Qualification - Information Technology
Ekami
Hamina Finland 04.2001 -
Vocational Qualification - Finance
Ekami
Hamina, Finland 04.2001 -
Vocational Qualification - Marketing
Ekami
Hamina, Finland 04.2001 -
Skills
Month-end reporting
Invoicing
Bookkeeping
Tax preparation
General ledger accounting
AP and AR management
Account reconciliation
Payroll management
Financial statement presentations
Tax compliance
Audits
Payroll processing
Intercompany transactions
Internal controls
ERP systems expertise
Statement review
Quarterly reviews
Team leading
Software
Blackline
Visma Nova
Navison
Finance and Operations / Dynamics 365
CashAnalytics
ExFlow
Iscala
Opus
Basware - Invoice Ready
Fennoa
Navison
Mepco
Business Central
Timeline
Chief Accountant Manager
Schneider Electric Denmark AS
05.2025 - Current
Chief Accountant
Schneider Electric Denmark AS
12.2023 - 04.2025
Financial Controller
Viessmann Refrigeration Systems Aps
01.2023 - 12.2023
Accounting Manager
Viessmann Refrigeration Systems Oy
08.2019 - 12.2022
Accounting Specialist
Talco Knowhow Oy
12.2013 - 07.2019
Business Advisor - Business Education
Rastor Instituutti
04.2001 -
Specialist Vocational Qualification - Finance
Rastor Instituutti
04.2001 -
Competence Area in Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Rastor Instituutti
04.2001 -
Vocational Qualification - Information Technology
Ekami
04.2001 -
Vocational Qualification - Finance
Ekami
04.2001 -
Vocational Qualification - Marketing
Ekami
04.2001 -