Alena Arnold
About Alena Arnold
Alena Arnold is an Application Support Analyst Finance Systems at Penguin Random House in Frating, Essex, with extensive experience in financial software and accounting roles.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Alena Arnold is currently working as an Application Support Analyst for Finance Systems at Penguin Random House, located in Frating, Essex. In this role, she is responsible for supporting and maintaining financial software systems. Her expertise includes various financial software tools, making her an asset for the organization in ensuring the smooth operation of finance-related applications.
Previous Positions in Financial Roles
Alena has a robust history of working in various financial roles. Before her current position, she served as an Assistant Accountant at Clarksons Port Services Ltd. in Ipswich, United Kingdom, from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked for a year at Willi Betz as Accounts from 2013 to 2014. With over a decade of experience at European Warehousing & Transport Ltd. as Accounts Assistant before the company went into liquidation in 2013, Alena has shown dedication and resilience in her career.
Educational Background
Alena Arnold studied at Belarusian F.Skarina University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree as a Philologist and a Teacher of Belarusian Language & Literature. Her academic tenure spanned from 1993 to 1999, lasting six years. This diversified educational background complements her comprehensive skill set in financial systems and applications.
Financial Software Expertise
Alena has extensive experience with numerous financial software systems. Her proficiency spans across platforms such as Sage 50, Sage 200, QuickBooks, Oracle, Oracle Discoverer, Basware, Globuss, Excel, Navitas Freight Management Software, IRIS Exchequer, SAP, and Evita. This extensive software knowledge allows her to adeptly handle financial processes and provide critical support in multiple financial functions.
Skills in Financial Management
A qualified professional, Alena possesses strong skills in financial accounting, book-keeping, and purchase and sales ledger management. She is proficient in BACS and CHAPS payments, monthly expenditure analysis, and bank reconciliation. Additionally, she is experienced in handling multi-currency transactions, managing internal and external liaison accounts, accounts payable and receivable reconciliation, credit control, administration, final accounts, and variance analysis. Her skills extend to excellent proficiency in MS Office and database management, ensuring efficiency even under tight schedules.