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Oslo, Norway

• Oversaw Europe tax function for 30+ entities in 10 countries, including quarterly tax provision, the effective tax rate calculation, compliance, internal control and SOX controls • Identified timing differences based on US GAAP standards and IFRS (or other local GAAP standards)• Partnered with local finance managers and external tax advisors to stay updates with local rules in each country, identify and address the potential tax issues. • Partnered with tax planning and strategy team on TP process. tax audit and tax planning initiatives • Developed strategies to implement tax provision process improvement

Oslo

• Provided accounting & tax compliance and reporting services to clients in various industries, which includes statutory reporting, management accounting, direct tax, indirect tax, company secretarial compliances. • Project leaders for big multinational clients, including Fortune Global 500 companies• Had experience with complex matters, such as M&A, Group-to-local GAAP conversion (USGAAP, IFRS and NGAAP) & group-to-local tax conversion, etc.• Project leaders for implementing ERP systems, such as SAP, Xledger, Visma, etc.• Key person of SAF-T implementation project for BDO Norway.

• Managed day-to-day accounting services for international region • Monthly management accounts reporting and analytical review• Handled multi-currency, currency revaluation, intercompany transactions and transfer pricing • Worked together with Group Finance to ensure efficient close process• Managed all facets of the year-end external audit and coordinating with external agencies as required to prepare annual financial statements and tax return in line with statutory requirements for Norway and France legal entities• Maintained revenue recognition schedules in accordance with US GAAP and Company's revenue recognition policies• Updated and maintained forecast module for the group• Performed budget vs. actual analysis, and reviewed the actual cost with budget owners • Maintained the accounting system and solved accounting related system issues including building financial reporting tools• Oversaw payroll function for International region, liaising with external agencies • Handled all reporting to Norwegian Authorities including MVA, annual returns, surveys etc.• Project manager on R&D tax credit applications (SkatteFUNN) in Norway • Led contact for third party bookkeepers, auditors, lawyers, payroll agency and bank managers within international region• Led project to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting on costing and gross margins working together with several divisions within the organization• Led implementation of new accounting system for international region ensuring financial and legal compliance across all entities and managing the financial reporting needs of the business

Centennial, Co, Us

• Planned and prepared individual and corporate tax returns• Responsible for tax research of federal and state tax issues• Provided day-to-day administrative tasks such as clients’ profile management, payroll system entries and IT support

Greater Denver Area

• Developed power plant related budgets based on source information and provided variance analysis• Streamlined monthly account reconciliations and resolved reconciling items• Provided data from database on request and resolved inconsistent data issues identified• Developed Access Database, templates and document guidelines to simplify processes and increased efficiency

Greater Denver Area

• Led and executed research project to find indicators of at-risk high school students • Performed analysis on relevant data using Excel, Access ,SQL server and Geographic Information System • Presented compelling data and suggestions to multiple stakeholders to improve education programs

Xi‘An, Shaanxi, China

• Increased accounting efficiency by reducing errors and streamlining processes• Created a general ledger and financial reporting system to record, summarize, and report accounting transactions

Zhoukou, Henan, China

• Recommended the implementation of a point of sale system resulting in a more efficient month-end closing process• Analysed costs and implemented changes in inventory, suppliers and portion control resulting in expense reduction

• Mediated between Mandarin speaking students & foreign teachers, resulting in more effective use of class time• Communicated with parents regarding their children’s progress in class • Achieved the “Advanced Level” certification in spoken English

Master Of Accountancy, Accounting, 3.6

Activities and Societies: -IMA -Colorado Society of CPAs -ASWA -Beta Alpha Psi - “Haskell Endowed Scholarship”, - “Valued Participant.

Bachelor, Accounting, B

Norwegian Language

Intermediate Norwegian Level 2 Mellomkurs i norsk, trinn 3

Bachelor Of Science In Packaging Engineering, Packaging Engineering

Activities and Societies: - President of Student Union (Students body consists of students majoring in Engineering) - Member of Chinese.

Education record