We present the managers and experts of the Central Europe Saving Solutions Company business group, who specialize in claiming foreign VAT, managing indirect taxes, and representing clients before tax authorities. Through our European offices and an international network of specialized partners, we provide comprehensive services to clients across Europe and beyond.
Prague
Miroslav Cabish
General Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors
miro.cabish@cessco.eu
+420 606 693 333
Born on December 5, 1974 in Holešov in the Moravian Region. He graduated in International Business from the University of Economics in Prague, Faculty of International Relations, and in Gastronomy at the High School of Gastronomy and Hotel Management in Braník and the High Hotel School in Prague. He obtained professional qualifications in the field of financial markets and derivative instruments at Securities Exam Preparation Inc. Since 2006, he has been working in the field of international tax law, initially as a representative of the company Cash Back. Currently, he manages the strategic and international development of the services of CessTrec, which build on the tradition of Cash Back and provide comprehensive representation of clients in claiming foreign VAT and managing indirect taxes in more than thirty countries. He is responsible for finance, accounting, information technology, human resources, risk management, and cooperation with foreign partners. He specializes in foreign VAT registrations and representation before tax authorities. He also gained professional experience in gastronomy, hotel management, social and international protocol, translation services, the financial markets, and the business development of congress and conference services.
Ms. Martina Ficková
Assistant to the General Director
martina.fickova@cessco.eu
+420 723 341 395
She graduated from the Teplice Gymnasium and the Faculty of Education at the Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, where she obtained a bachelor's degree. She expanded her professional education with a certificate in Teaching English for the Young from Oxford University Press, accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports. Since September 2026, she holds the position of assistant to the general director of the business group. She is responsible for organizing the management's work program, coordinating internal teams, preparing documentation, managing documents, and monitoring deadlines. At the same time, she coordinates foreign VAT registrations, indirect tax management, and related administrative procedures in individual countries. She focuses on operational management, communication with business partners, and support for international orders. Her previous professional experience includes serving British and German customers, processing orders, invoicing, and training colleagues. She also worked in the hotel and spa industry, where she focused on reception and interpreting services, as well as in the areas of production coordination, retail operations, and personnel administration.
Nikola Sidorjaková
Process Director
nikola.sidorjakova@cessco.eu
+420 720 992 564
She obtained her education at the Jáno Adam Rayman Grammar School and at the Faculty of Public Administration of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. Currently, she leads the processes of claiming foreign VAT and related tax claims across the entire business group. She is responsible for coordinating specialized teams, methodological management, unifying work procedures, checking the correctness of submissions, compliance with legal deadlines, and cooperation between individual offices. She focuses on cross-border tax issues, resolving complex cases, and negotiations with foreign financial authorities. She has been working in the field of indirect taxes since 2013, when she joined the Czech and Slovak office of Cash Back, gradually taking over the management of the client agenda and organizing its processing. She gained previous professional experience in the field of hotel and catering in Prague, especially in the provision of reception services, administrative management of accommodation services, and care for guests. She also worked in international passenger transport on regular routes connecting Central and Western Europe.
Jan Hastrman
VAT retrieval reference
jan.hastrman@cessco.eu
+420 602 311 563
He graduated in tourism management from the Kvarta Vocational School in Central Slovakia and expanded his qualifications in Australia in Sydney by completing the Certificates in Business programs. Since 2021, he has been working in the field of claiming foreign VAT, currently as a specialist in identifying and assessing tax claims. He is responsible for selecting relevant tax documents, professionally evaluating the eligibility of claims, and preparing documents for their submission to foreign financial authorities. In personal meetings with customers, he analyzes their activities, proposes possibilities for refunding indirect taxes, and develops long-term business cooperation. He also participates in negotiating new contracts, resolving individual requests, and coordinating related procedures. He previously gained professional experience in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, where he worked in operational management in the gastronomy sector, customer service, and retail. His experience in an international environment provided him with the foundation for communicating with a diverse clientele and conducting business negotiations.
Michaela Fialová
VAT Reclaim specialist
michaela.fialova@cessco.eu
+420 601 367 793
She graduated from the Czechoslovak Academy of Commerce with a degree in business administration, and expanded her language education at the ETC language school by obtaining the First Certificate in English certificate. As of 2023, she works in the field of claiming foreign VAT and managing related tax cases. Currently, she is responsible for processing and checking accounting documents, assessing the eligibility of individual claims, and preparing the documentation for their application. She ensures communication with customers and foreign financial authorities, handles requests, compiles the required documents, and invoices related services. Her professional focus is on the accuracy of submissions, compliance with legal deadlines, and resolving individual client requests. She gained previous professional experience in international tourism, where she worked in product management, business coordination, and hotel invoice control. She also dealt with contractual negotiations with foreign partners, marketing, and organizing business trips. Part of her professional career also included consular administration, document verification, and preparation of official foreign visits.
Michaela Stiborová
Chief Accountant
michaela.stiborova@cessco.eu
+420 774 058 844
She graduated from the Novorozdil Technical Lyceum with a degree in accounting. In the Czech Republic, she obtained the recognition of foreign education and further expanded her professional qualifications at the Academy of Education and Certification of Accountants by completing a qualification in independent accounting at a business academy. Since 2007, she has been professionally engaged in accounting consulting, accounting management, and tax registration as part of her independent business activity. Since 2017, she has held the position of chief accountant of the CESSCO group of companies. Currently, she is responsible for managing the accounting, accounting management, and related tax agenda of the group companies. Her professional focus is on financial accounting, financial statements, tax registration, and compliance with accounting and tax regulations. She has also gained professional experience providing accounting and advisory services to self-employed individuals and business companies.
Bucharest
Lacramioara Chiculita
Director of the branch
lacramioara.chiculita@cessco.eu
+40 790 843 006
She graduated in management from the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration at the University of Transylvania in Brașov, where she received the university award Magna Cum Laude for outstanding academic results. She further expanded her professional qualifications by studying organizational resource management, project management, human resources management, and public procurement. Since September 2025, she has been leading the Bucharest office and business development in Romania and the Balkans. She is responsible for strategic direction, operations, financial performance, and the coordination of the local team. She assesses tax documents in terms of their usability for claiming foreign VAT, personally dealing with customers, acquiring new clients, and deepening long-term cooperation. She specializes in expanding the client portfolio, contractual negotiations, and cross-border business relationships. She gained previous professional experience in managerial positions in international trade, strategic purchasing, retail, the automotive industry, and logistics. She was involved in the companies’ entry into new markets, the development of distribution networks, and the management of large teams in Central and South-Eastern Europe.
Cristian Oprea
Business Development Manager
cristian.oprea@cessco.eu
+40 734 178 223
He graduated in management and marketing from the Romanian-American University in Bucharest, where he obtained a bachelor's degree. He currently works in the Bucharest office as a specialist in business development and foreign VAT collection. He is responsible for finding new customers, expanding existing business relationships, preparing offers, and negotiating contractual terms. Part of his work includes the initial selection of tax documents relevant for foreign VAT collection and the coordination of their further processing. In personal negotiations, he analyzes the needs of clients, presents opportunities for tax savings, and develops long-term cooperation. In this area, he started working in 2008 at Cash Back, where he was involved in building the client portfolio and managing the sales team. He also gained previous professional experience in banking, assessing credit applications, managing receivables, and supporting restructuring processes. He also focused on real estate transactions, contractual negotiations, and sales management. His practice combines knowledge of financial services with many years of experience in international business representation.