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We stand for client relationships characterised by mutual respect. Confidentiality, reliability and discretion, which we take as a given, form the basis of our working relationship with our clients.
Genuine diversity and fairness, combined with a cooperative management style, are fundamental elements in our corporate culture. Ongoing training of our staff is important to us and guarantees a high standard of quality. We work as a team and we are a team: flexible - effective - innovative.
Erste Group Services GmbH’s mission is to provide financial accounting, payroll accounting, tax advice, travel management and the “Support” HR tool as a service for all domestic group companies and/or specialists in the aforementioned for our clients. Together with our clients we aim to master the challenges and actively help to shape the future of the Group.
Angelo Zoccola
Managing Director – Finance Service
- Erste Group financial accounting
- Erste Bank Oesterreich financial accountingsaving banks financial accounting
- Austrian subsidiaries and leasing financial accounting
- Sub ledger accounting
- Tax
The focus of the Finance department is on the implementation of operational accounting (including taxes) for all Group companies in Austria. As the operational competence center for accounting, we are also key drivers in the further development and digitalization of finance processes and systems for the entire Group.
Our ambition is to always be innovative and to make a difference together. Creating a balance between high quality and cost efficiency is our top priority.
Petra Michlits
Managing Director – People Service
- Org & Position Management
- Payroll & Administration
- On- and Offboarding incl. Retirements
- Travel Management and Travel Expense Accounting
- Time Management
- Salary increase and bonus processes incl. Performance Development System Support
- HR Reporting
- HR System Management, Configuration and Support
Operational excellence and an absolute focus on a good customer experience is our main focus. We make the best possible use of future trends, technical innovations and systems for our work. Our competent employees with the right mindset make all this possible.
Markus Cevela
Managing Director – Ressort Statutory Reporting AT
- External Reporting of Erste Group Bank AG
- External Reporting of Erste Bank der österreichischen Sparkassen AG
- External reporting for savings banks and services for the savings bank sector
- External reporting for domestic subsidiaries in Austria
- Regulatory reporting services, internal and ad-hoc reporting
- Regulatory reporting projects and processes
The focus in external reporting is on the determination and reporting of key regulatory indicators and statistical reports. The focus is on the steadily growing number of reporting regulations and the implementation of granular reporting data within the framework of data-based reporting.
High-quality fulfillment of the requirements of the Austrian and European supervisory authorities is just as much a focus as the satisfaction of our customers and the successful implementation of projects in order to meet the requirements of the future.
Ján Svoreň
Head of Finance Erste Holding
Management - Treasury Accounting Money Market & Derivatives
Responsible for:
UGB and IFRS accounting of Erste Holding and treasury accounting of Erste Bank Austria and Sparkassen.
We take care of the smooth running of the accounting processes according to UGB and IFRS standards for our customers. We are constantly working on optimizing and automating the existing processes in order to provide modern and high-quality services.
Matthias Steiner
Head of Accounting Erste Holding
Responsible for:
UGB and IFRS accounting of Erste Holding including execution of the annual financial statements.
We provide the full range of accounting services for Erste Holding in accordance with UGB and IFRS standards, including analysis, internal controls, reporting and annual financial statements. We are the point of contact for internal and external auditors. With our know-how of accounting systems, processes and methods, we offer professional service and added value to Erste Holding.
Rusmir Ćeho
Head of Treasury Accounting Securities
Responsible for:
UGB and IFRS accounting of securities transactions of Erste Holding, Erste Bank Austria and Sparkassen.
Our team supports our clients (Erste Holding, Erste Bank Austria and Sparkassen) in the area of accounting, analyses and the preparation of corresponding reports of securities in accordance with UGB and IFRS standards. Our primary goal is to provide competent and timely support to our clients in treasury accounting issues. We are happy to take on new challenges in order to always be able to act in a solution-oriented manner.
Alexander Kliment
Head of Finance Erste Bank & Saving Banks
Manager - Accounting Erste Bank and Saving Banks
Responsible for:
UGB and IFRS Accounting of Erste Bank, Erste Holding and Savings Banks.
My team and I ensure the correct and smooth accounting process according to UGB and IFRS for Erste Bank Austria, Erste Holding and Sparkassen. We support our customers in a professional as well as in an advisory capacity and together we strive for pragmatic solutions and continuous improvement.
Stefan Schober
Head of Financial Service Center
Responsible for:
UGB & IFRS Accounting for Austrian Savings Banks
Our main task is to maintain a proper UGB & IFRS general ledger for a part of the Austrian savings banks. We prepare correct IFRS reporting packages and thereby form the interface to Group Accounting. Furthermore, we are responsible for the reporting tool for the preparation of the standardized UGB notes. In addition to these main tasks, we also manage extensive special projects in the area of accounting.
Katharina Topalovic
Head of Operational Accounting Banks
Responsible for:
Handling accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed asset accounting for Erste Group Bank AG, Erste Bank and Sparkassen.
My team and I ensure the smooth processing of checking and posting of incoming and outgoing invoices, as well as fixed asset accounting. Our commitment, motivation and teamwork are solid pillars of our working values, which are enriched by continuous professional and personal development and compliance with the latest working methods and conditions.
Katharina Hagen
Head of Finance Subsidiaries
Responsible for:
UGB and IFRS accounting for approximately 200 domestic Group companies as well as controlling for selected functional subsidiaries. Furthermore, we are responsible for accounts receivable accounting for banks and subsidiaries as well as group-wide contract management.
A good, collegial working atmosphere is particularly important to me in order to meet the reporting requirements of national and international accounting standards together with a motivated team. The promotion and further development of employees and the continuous improvement of processes through the use of new technologies are just as much a focus for us as the satisfaction of our customers.
Johannes Tretzmüller
Head of Finance Subsidiaries Leasing
Responsible for:
The management of the Austrian leasing companies, companies related to real estate as well as selected group subsidiaries. The main activities are monthly IFRS reporting, preparation of UGB financial statements, statutory reporting to the tax office and coordination of auditors. In addition, the joint achievement of goals with various interfaces within the Group is an important part of our work.
An appreciative attitude towards colleagues and customers as well as an open attitude towards new fields of activity and technological possibilities are important to me.
Alexander Frühauf
Head of Accounting Subsidiaries
Responsible for:
Supervising around 100 domestic Group companies with regard to monthly and annual financial statements and reporting.
It is particularly important to me to create optimal conditions in order to promote a good working atmosphere, enjoyment of work and cooperation within the team. A high quality of service to our customers is also a priority.
Werner Ulrich
Head of Controlling & IFRS Reporting Leasing
Responsible for:
Controlling and IFRS Reporting for leasing companies serviced by EGS as well as other functional subsidiaries. Main tasks are preparation and analysis of monthly/quarterly financial statements, preparation of budgets and forecasts as well as variance analyses, management and analysis for Group Performance Measurement and Group Controlling Report, product presentations and cost controlling. The evaluations/reports serve as a basis for the controlling of the supported companies by the local management. Use and further development of new reporting tools.
Michael Juris
Head of Operational Accounting Receiveables for Banks & Subsidiaries, incl. Contract Management
Responsible for:
Handling accounts receivable (receivables management) for approximately 35 subsidiary companies and for approximately 10 banks & savings bank companies.
We are responsible for creating and posting invoices for our customers and monitoring outstanding accounts.
Furthermore responsible for the group-wide contract management (contract database for intercompany and 3rd party contracts), creation & electronic archiving of contracts, incl. life cycle management and reporting.
Particularly important to me is open communication, reliability in the team, working together and meeting the requirements of our customers.
Bettina Sebesta
Head of Tax & Accounting Subsidiaries
Responsible for:
Supervision of domestic group companies with regard to ongoing tax management, as well as clarification of special tax issues, participation in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (incl. reporting), up to disclosure in the commercial register.
Our team combines the knowledge of accounting and taxation, which is an indispensable tool to meet the legal requirements. Together we want to support our clients in the best possible way, in compliance with the legal requirements, in the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements. In this context, we take over the preparation of tax returns for you, as well as the reporting of other levies and the answering of tax-related questions. Furthermore, we support you in the communication with auditors and authorities.
We set ourselves high standards and constantly strive to meet all the legal requirements of proper tax compliance management.
It is particularly important to me to face new challenges as a team and to master them together.
Nikolaus Heinz
Head of IT projects & processes
Responsible for:
Digitalization & automation technologies, process management & ICS, social media, collaboration, IT coordination as well as SAP FI module responsibility.
We are responsible for the technical workflow within EGS and continuously improve various processes through automated support. It is very important to me to promote a lively internal exchange of opinions on the multi-layered tasks of my team. Independence and initiative of my employees are very important to me in order to create joy and realization in our daily working life.
Doris Anderl
Head of Payroll & Administration
Responsible for:
Proper execution of payroll and payroll administration for all employees, including their support in all salary and tax-related matters.
Respectful and appreciative interaction forms the basis of our cooperation - in the team and in contact with customers. We greatly appreciate the trust placed in us by our customers and are there for them with discretion and competence - always striving to provide the best possible service for them.
Christian Petz
Head of People Operations
Responsible for:
Implementation of all hires including service contract creation and signing, as well as consulting including implementation of all retirement and early retirement models and technical support for time management.
With all the necessary to-dos and process steps, we are concerned with providing the best possible service to employees and their managers. The focus is on the individual, whom we welcome warmly at the beginning and accompany appreciatively at the end of the professional career during the transition to the next stage of life. Service beyond modalities is a matter of course for us.
Angela Lille
Head of HR Systems and Travel Management
Responsible for:
Further development and support of all HR systems to handle operational HR activities such as payroll, master data administration and travel management including travel accounting.
One of the most important success factors of a shared service center is efficient IT systems with high customer acceptance. This already starts with the knowledge and observation of the demand, a future-oriented planning, the creation of common guidelines as well as the continuous improvement of our systems and processes. With our competent support, shared visions and ideas, we design a user-friendly, transparent and efficient IT landscape for the future.
Daniela Gostomski
Head of HR Operations
Responsible for:
Organizational and position management, processing of advancements (salary adjustment statutory and individual), HR reporting configuration and Business User Specialists in Successfactors.
Our department is an operational interface to the employees and managers of Erste Group. We advise individually and implement competently and quickly. Service with heart and mind is our recipe for success. We do not simply implement, but help to achieve the best possible results in our areas of expertise with our expertise.
Boban Nikolic
Head of Production and Projects STR AT
Responsible for:
The external reporting of credit institutions has been evolving towards data model based reporting for years. In this exciting environment we are responsible for the reporting processes of all credit institutions of Erste Group in Austria. In addition to the regular reporting processes, we are also responsible for the automation and optimization of the processes. We implement new reporting topics based on the requirements of the European and Austrian supervisory authorities within the scope of our own projects and are also significantly involved in project topics of the specialist departments of Erste Group Bank AG.
We support our clients in complying with national and international reporting requirements. This also includes communication with internal and external stakeholders such as the Austrian and European supervisory authorities, AUREP. When implementing the project topics, we place the highest value on the developments of the European reporting system and the highest possible quality in the implementation of the project goals.
Martin Hloben
Head of Reporting Service Center STR AT
Responsible for:
Regulatory reporting of Erste Bank Austria, Erste Group Bank as well as savings banks and domestic subsidiaries; technical support of the Austrian group companies in regulatory reporting.
We support our clients in complying with all regulatory reporting requirements on a national and international level, in communicating with internal and external auditors and the supervisory authorities, and in finding solutions to current issues in regulatory reporting. As a service-oriented unit, we pay particular attention to the professional handling of our customers' requirements and the quality of our services. In addition, achieving common goals in the area of external reporting and regulatory indicators with various stakeholders within the Group is an important part of our work.
Rebekka Knotzer
Head of Statutory Reporting AT Governance & Development
Responsible for:
Knowledge and know-how management of reporting-relevant content for savings banks and Austrian group subsidiaries. We are also responsible for the reporting services framework and underlying contracting, as well as audit requirements. Our tasks also include the organization and preparation of documents for relevant decision-making bodies and the permanent expansion of our cooperation partnerships.
We are the strategic counterpart to the operational reporting units and implement the governance structures in Austrian reporting within Erste Group. We focus on the preparation of information and the dissemination of reporting content to our customers, as well as on the planning and consistent implementation of optimizations in the reporting system.
A selection of our clients
Together with our clients we aim to master the challenges and actively help to shape the future of the Group.
Judith
Schützeneder
Managing director assistance
Finance Service
Melis
Tugay
Managing director assistance
People Service
Vera
Levay
Managing director assistance
Finance Statutory Reporting AT
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