Parndorf, Burgenland, Austria
Compliance and risk management professional with 10+ years of experience in retail operations, transport governance, and financial controlling within an international corporate environment. At Shell, I have been responsible for operational risk mitigation, HSSE/EHS compliance, internal controls, fraud investigations, and performance monitoring across multi-site retail networks in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. My background combines financial analytics with hands-on field compliance and stakeholder engagement. Earlier in my career, I served as Foundation Administrator and Financial Manager at Nadácia Milana Šimečku, where I managed budgeting, financial reporting, and administrative governance in the non-profit sector. This experience strengthened my sense of accountability, transparency, and responsible resource management. I bring a structured, analytical mindset, strong governance orientation, and practical experience in audits, incident investigations, KPI monitoring, and implementation of corrective action programs aligned with global standards. Austrian citizen, open to opportunities in Austria within Compliance, Risk Management, Governance, Retail Operations Control, or Transport/Logistics Oversight.
• Ensure accurate and effective wet stock management across company-owned retail sites in Slovakia and Czech Republic. • Lead and support incident investigations, including on-site inspections, analytical assessments, and report drafting/review. • Design and implement retail control measures based on identified operational, environmental, and financial risk gaps. • Act as a business partner to site operators and stakeholders by delivering training and advisory support in operations, HSSE, and risk mitigation. • Monitor, investigate, and follow up on fraud cases and irregularities. • Support HSSE initiatives and compliance activities across retail sites. • Actively contribute to retail business initiatives (promotions, reconciliation processes, commercial controls).
• Managed compliance of road transport operations in SK and CZ in line with contractual, legal, and global HSSE standards. • Conducted on-site driver and vehicle inspections and performed retail site risk assessments. • Identified system weaknesses and implemented corrective and preventive measures. • Monitored and reported operational Road Transport KPIs. • Led haulier audits and agreed improvement action plans. • Engaged transport partners to promote a proactive HSSE culture and best practice implementation. • Supported and implemented regional and global HSSE improvement initiatives.
• Optimized financial performance and profitability of Shell Retail Channels. • Coordinated Sales & Operations during contract negotiations and renewals across retail channels. • Led channel performance analysis, benchmarking, and profitability tracking. • Coordinated annual business planning and maintained planning tools and forecasting systems. • Prepared financial analyses, proposed commercial adjustments, and identified improvement opportunities. • Ensured alignment of local policies with global corporate standards. • Managed service level agreements. • Supported European and global retail projects.
• Supported month/quarter/year-end closing activities including variance analysis, accruals, and P&L preparation. • Performed budgeting and forecasting, revenue reconciliation, and pricing calculations. • Managed price lists and customer financial communication. • Conducted ad-hoc financial analyses and maintained master data. • Processed manual invoicing and non-standard payments.
• Built, developed, and led a team of 12 employees, overseeing daily operations and organizational performance. • Defined strategic direction and translated long-term objectives into operational and financial plans. • Managed annual budgeting, financial planning, and funding allocation. • Led financial and project management of human rights programs, including budget preparation, donor reporting, and compliance oversight. • Oversaw cash flow management, invoicing, and financial administration processes. • Reported to and collaborated closely with the Steering Committee, ensuring transparency and governance standards.
• Designed and sold customized travel programs and roundtrips for international visitors in Bratislava and surrounding regions. • Coordinated bookings, suppliers, and local service providers to ensure smooth delivery of services. • Managed customer communication and handled administrative processes related to travel arrangements.