Owning Your Path: Aggeliki Stefi

At Dialectica, we are constantly evolving to support our rapid global expansion. A key part of that evolution is building world-class internal functions that allow us to move with speed and precision. In this edition of "Owning Your Path," we spotlight Aggeliki Stefi, Financial Reporting and Consolidation Senior Analyst, who has been instrumental in transforming how we manage our financial landscape.

‍From Auditor to Architect

Aggeliki joined Dialectica with a deep background in statutory auditing, having worked across diverse sectors. While she spent years consulting for many clients, she was drawn to Dialectica by a clear strategic vision she witnessed during a prior engagement.

Her move in-house was more than just a change of scenery; it was a mission to bring "full ownership" to Dialectica’s finance department.

“The organization previously outsourced its accounting and reporting activities. My role has been instrumental in enabling Dialectica to achieve full ownership of all these activities. This has directly facilitated the timely provision of more detailed and accurate information to both internal management and external stakeholders.”

‍High Stakes, High Support

In the world of finance and controlling, there is no such thing as a "slow day." Aggeliki manages a high volume of critical tasks and ad-hoc requests, but she notes that the environment at Dialectica makes the intensity rewarding.

“A typical day at Dialectica is quite intense... However, the energy and motivation of the team significantly facilitate the successful completion of all objectives.”

She highlights that the shift from consulting to an in-house role has allowed her to develop a "deeper and more comprehensive understanding" of the business model, moving from a surface-level overview to being a key driver of the company’s internal operating procedures.

‍Aggeliki’s Advice: Expand Your Horizons

For professionals considering a move to Dialectica, Aggeliki emphasizes the unparalleled exposure to global markets.

“Professionals who pursue a career within Dialectica will benefit from significant opportunities for honing their skills and broadening their horizons. This is achieved through daily engagement with high-level professionals and exposure to tasks spanning the European, American, and Asia-Pacific regions.”

Her final word on the Dialectica culture? It’s a place that defies the stereotypes of her profession. While accounting is often seen as static, at Dialectica, it is about innovation and efficiency to meet the needs of a company in rapid expansion.