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Luisa Zuffo

Florence

Summary

Driven by a passion for innovation and a knack for meticulous planning, excelled in streamlining financial processes and mentoring teams to foster professional growth. The expertise in accounting and finance, coupled with the ability to thrive under pressure, has consistently driven results, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration across multicultural environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Mirror Production Srl
01.2023 - Current
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 40 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
  • Ongoing dialogue with external consultants (labor consultant, accountant, safety consultant, legal physician) for operational management of the company.
  • Support for personnel by providing information on practices and necessary compliance for specific cases.
  • Organization of domestic and international travel and transfers.
  • Management of administrative obligations related to personnel.
  • Management of cash flows, payments, and relationships with credit institutions.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.

Executive Assistant to the Director

Fondazione Niels Stensen
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Collaboration with other members of the administrative team, human resources, and the finance department in the realization of projects and special events managed by the Foundation.
  • Preparation of comprehensive periodic management reporting
  • Support to the administrative office for reporting on regional, national, and European grant programs.
  • Collaborated with other executive assistants within the organization to share best practices and streamline processes across departments.
  • Managed a diverse array of administrative tasks to enable the director to focus on higher-level responsibilities.

Administration Manager

Lander Project
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Planning and coordination of the administrative procedures, systems and devise ways to streamline processes.
  • Budgets management, either for administration department and the entire business.
  • Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations.
  • Oversees the day-to-day operations of the office. This may include ordering supplies, scheduling maintenance of the office's equipment and computers, maintaining meeting schedules and writing or reviewing contracts.

HR Executive

Kinkaleri
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accurate payments while adhering to strict deadlines for submission.
  • Elaboration, drafting, and verification of documentation for participation in national and international grants.
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.

Producer

Fondazione Fabbrica Europa Per Le Arti Contemporan
01.2011 - 08.2015
  • Planning, organizing and managing projects, production budgets, artistic residencies.
  • Head of production for dance and music projects, logistics, and artist hospitality for the festival FABBRICA EUROPA
  • Head of production for dance and music projects, logistics, and artist hospitality, for the FESTIVAL AU DESERT / PRESENZE D'AFRICA
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Spearheaded fundraising initiatives such as grant applications or crowdfunding campaigns for additional financial support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Disciplines of Arts, Music, And Performing Arts

Università Degli Studi Di Firenze
Florence, Italy
04.2008

Skills

    I excel in planning and organizing, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on achieving results

    I am skilled in managing concurrent tasks and projects, consistently meeting tight deadlines

    I possess a natural curiosity for new experiences and a passion for innovation

    Ability in problem-solving

    Preparation in the field of accounting and finance

    Ability to work in a team, gained in different situations where collaboration among various professional figures was required

    Ability to work in stressful situations, related to specific deadlines for work activities

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Controller

Mirror Production Srl
01.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant to the Director

Fondazione Niels Stensen
01.2020 - 12.2022

Administration Manager

Lander Project
01.2017 - 12.2022

HR Executive

Kinkaleri
01.2015 - 12.2016

Producer

Fondazione Fabbrica Europa Per Le Arti Contemporan
01.2011 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Disciplines of Arts, Music, And Performing Arts

Università Degli Studi Di Firenze
Luisa Zuffo