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Bellevue, Washington, United States

Bellevue, Washington, United States (Remote)

Farmington Hills, Michigan

At Daimler North American Corporation, I collected and analyzed financial information to generate income tax-related journal entries and footnote disclosures. I also performed exceptionally in analyzing, and compiling tax return data to tax accrual reconciliations for DNA group. I developed comprehensive monthly and quarterly effective tax rate forecasts and tax provisions for the DNAC group's submission to Daimler AG.Selected Contributions: • Streamlined complete provision file on increasing tax provisions related to two entities for senior management.• Eliminated all errors by carefully reviewing tax packages for the 2020 process; ensuring ICFR compliance on the effectiveness of internal controls.

Auburn Hills, Mi

In my previous role as International Tax Analyst/Transfer Pricing Analyst, I have designed and executed global transfer pricing strategies focused on minimizing tax and duties. I have delivered outstanding services in successful management of transfer pricing compliance pertaining to transfer pricing documentation and economic studies with focus on the OECD BEPS project. In addition to this, I led the tax planning projects from inception to high-quality completion; ensuring robust project delivery. I have prepared reports on overall progress and status of projects and delivered them to Senior Manager of International Tax.Selected Contributions:• Supported income tax accounting group with international tax accounting information, such as the calculation of the GILTI tax expense, FDII tax benefit, and the deferred tax liability on unremitted earnings.• Secured FCA $2M USD in tax by developing and implementing a transfer-pricing strategy for a car segment based in Brazil.

Greater Detroit Area

During this role, I was generating daily performance reports by evaluating employee's activities to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity. I was improving plant efficiency by providing supplemental detail and reviewing key metrics. Moreover, I was implementing best practices in asset management with close collaboration and cooperation of engineers and project analysts.Selected Contribution:• Planned, built, and implemented a new daily target's report for the plant during non-production status.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Being an Internal Reporting Analyst, I was preparing financial statements on regular intervals to analyze accurate and complete financial performance of FCA US LLC (sector) and North America region (segment) on an IFRS basis.Selected Contributions:• Minimized time spent searching for G/L accounts driving specific variances over 40 hours each quarter by implementing a QlikSense application.• Successfully acquired admin rights in Workiva to assist APAC, EMEA, LATAM and North America on presenting their financial statements properly on a consolidated basis.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Examined all monitored profit centers to confirm financial inactivity.Performed Account Creation Analysis going from WorkFlow creation request. Completed monthly FX validation for exotic currencies for accuracy.Created and implemented expense report training for eLearning to ensure knowledge on the specific topic company-wide. Researched Qlik Sense for data analytic purpose specifically for new accounts or account extensions to follow trends based on managers request.

Chicago, Illinois

Focused on key operational, accounting, and financial reporting controls with in the assigned areas and scope for SOX review.Assisted with the implementation of GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) tool by testing configurations and workflows in sandbox to push into production.Led training regarding the GRC Tool with Head of Services and Head of Internal Audit.Performed numerous special projects and research assignments at management’s request, including a training manual for the Internal Audit team respectively for the GRC tool. Reviewed, documented, evaluated and tested controls for the Loan Syndication’s Audit.Engaged with other Auditors to discuss challenges regarding various audits.

Chicago, Illinois

Analyzed complex data and identified and evaluated risk and controls measured by going through walk-throughs with different departments.Participated in a range of audit and risk advisory projects for the line of business supported, including planning, executing and completing audits.Clearly and accurately documented the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the project’s objectives and planned audit approach.Managed multiple projects using technological and analytical techniques to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.