Christian Löw
About Christian Löw
Christian Löw is a Senior Financial Accountant with extensive experience in financial services and accounting. He has worked for notable firms including OANDA Corporation, KPMG, and EY, and holds a Bachelor of Science and two Master of Science degrees in relevant fields.
Current Role as Senior Financial Accountant
Christian Löw currently holds the position of Senior Financial Accountant at OANDA, where he has been employed since 2020. Based in the Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany, he is responsible for managing intercompany transactions, cross-border transfer agreements, and foreign exchange transactions for European entities. His role involves preparing daily client money reconciliations in accordance with FCA and MFSA regulations. Additionally, he provides support and training to ERP users and oversees the ongoing development and functional enhancements of the Agresso system.
Previous Experience at OANDA Corporation
Prior to his current role, Christian Löw worked at OANDA Corporation as an Accounting Specialist from 2015 to 2016 for a duration of seven months in Toronto, Canada. During this time, he gained valuable experience in financial accounting and contributed to the company's accounting operations.
Educational Background in Business and Finance
Christian Löw studied at Goethe University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration and Economics from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at Freie Universität Berlin, achieving a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance, Accounting, and Taxation from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he studied at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), obtaining a Master in Accounting and Finance in 2017.
Professional Experience in Accounting and Finance
Christian Löw has held various positions in the accounting and finance sector. He worked as an Accounting Intern at Fraport AG for two months in 2015, and as a Financial Services Working Student at KPMG Deutschland for eight months in 2018. He also served as a Consultant at EY for eleven months in 2019. His diverse experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial operations and accounting practices.
Skills in Finance Operations Management
In his current role, Christian Löw is responsible for managing Finance Operations projects aimed at enhancing efficiency in key finance functions, including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Accounting, and Accounts Payable. His expertise in these areas contributes to the overall effectiveness of financial operations within the organization.