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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Leading the team in all aspects of accounting, reporting and controlling (FP&A) for Holding and Group including Month Close, Forecast & Plan, Annual Report and Regulatory Reporting. Part of the Group Finance team reporting into the Group CFO

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

I led the team which oversees the execution and standardisation of cost productivity and NMC processes within Philips. We were responsible for driving target setting, forecasting and analysis of these processes with the various business/markets/functions in order to support them in their decision making. We also drove the Cost Productivity Program within Philips.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Long-term strategic partnerships (LSPs) are large, complex, multi-year, bespoke deals with a variety of customers including hospitals, government bodies and health care networks. Was part of the financial reporting (technical accounting) team that participates in and supports establishing accounting practices for LSPs, including any external reporting requirements. Supporting deal project teams in contract structuring as well as providing approval of revenue accounting, lease accounting and asset de-recognition accounting. Also involved in the adaptation of revenue related policies and internal controls to reflect the change in nature and complexity of healthcare transactions.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Worked in the Technical Accounting & Oversight team, focused on certain topics, both at the consolidated and local level. Interacted with stakeholders across the company on complex accounting matters, accounting implications of process improvement projects and general oversight on this range of allocated topics. I was also heavily involved in the review of external reporting documents, focusing on US/SEC regulations and new accounting and/or regulatory guidelines.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Assurance Senior Manager specialising in clients with multiple international reporting requirements including IFRS, US GAAP, ISAs and US GAAS-PCAOB. Client portfolio included a variety of industries, including Industrial Products, and Media & Entertainment.Part of a group of professionals within EY Netherlands with extensive expertise in US companies. As part of this group I was involved in the training of local professionals in relation to US reporting and auditing requirements, including writing and faciliating the training. I was also involved in several projects specific to US reporting and auditing requirements, including advising other teams on best practices. I was also involved in the recruitment of experienced hire professionals to help expand this group of professionals.

New York, New York

In the role of Manager Financial Reporting I managed a team in a variety of functions. My team's main responsibilities were:*overseeing the month, quarter and year end close procedures*10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and any additional required SEC filings*Department of Transportation monthly and quarterly reporting*various government surveys and filings*overseeing 401k audit* Monthly derivatives accounting for fuel derivatives portfolio, including working with treasury department on how best to hedge the risks related to fuel price in line with accounting standards*Monthly accounting for various stock compensation and share buy back arrangements, including working with legal, treasury and HR on how compensation decisions were impacted by accounting standards*technical accounting guidance for both major transactions and day-to-day business activities*financial reporting impact on internal projects*main liaison for external auditors in relation to external reportings and implementation of new accounting standards across a variety of accounting matters.Throughout my time I worked extensively with the Legal, FP&A, Treasury and Investor Relations departments. I was also heavily involved in presentations to C-suite members on accounting matters.

Sydney, Amsterdam, New York Offices

Graduate Accountant through to highly experienced Manager that worked on a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries. I have worked in the following industries: Entertainment (Advertising, Casinos & Gaming, Television, Theatre productions, Publishers), Technology (Software, Websites, Stock Exchange), Consumer Products (Personal Electronics, Power Tools, Beverages), Utilities, Investment portfolios (Gas, Mining).Specialised in clients reporting under US GAAP, however also have extensive experience in IFRS, and Dutch GAAP. I also have experienced auditing under PCAOB stds, US GAAS, ISA and J-SOX.I worked with clients & EY personnel across Western Continental Europe, United Kingdom, CIS, Japan, Asia-Pacific & USA.From 2011 to 2012 I was involved in a global internal Ernst & Young project where I was in charge of supervising a team of 5 peers across the Asia-Pacific region including setting up & running monthly status meetings in either Hong Kong or Australia. Sydney, Australia Office - Feb 2005 to Aug 2008; April 2011 to Aug 2012Amsterdam, Netherlands Office - Sept 2008 to March 2011New York, USA Office - Sept 2012 to June 2013

Bachelor Of Science

Bachelor Of Commerce