Giselle De Man
Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, Financial Analyst
Hoensbroek,Limburg
Summary
Experienced multilingual professional with a proven track record of solving complex problems. Self-starting and proactive team player with a keen eye for details and strong sensitivity to cultural differences. Deep understanding of the digital business landscape. Career developed in administrative, financial, and accounting areas, with a focus on strategic planning, production processes, online card acquiring, payments, and capturing new market niches. Seeking opportunities for growth and development in management, strategy, and innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Boston Scientific
10.2022 - Current
- Business partner and subject matter expert, with other finance teams, supply chain management, divisional FP&A, business controls and multi region GBS teams
- Owner of EMEA capital equipment inventory accounting (processes), analysis and reporting, including global warehouse, and consignment inventory
- Owner and safe guarder of key processes related to capital equipment inventory and cost of goods sold accounting
- This includes, amongst but not limited to, fixed asset creation, - transfer, - disposal and expensing of associated accessories
- Executer of month/quarter/year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate close and financial reports preparation
- Identifier and implementer of process improvement, standardization and applied of LEAN methodologies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes
- Analyzer (balance sheet and profit and loss) of accounts, preparer of reports, reconciler of accounts, and performer of the monthly financial close and consolidation, external and internal reporting, support audits, and maintaining & performing software interfaces with SAP
- Complier with KPI's and OPIs as defined by GBS
- Agent if compliance in all finance-related matters ensuring compliance with Corporate and local policies, statutory requirements and GAAP principles
- Supporter of internal and external audits and audit-related accounting matters (SOX, Global Internal Audit)
- Active agent in implementing quality requirements in all aspects of the financial process
- Active player in Magellan project implementation - Transition from SAP ECC to SAP S4 for the Irish Manufacturing Plants
Controller Center of Excellence
DHL
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for Global reporting in Express DHL for Capex, AP&P (Advertisement, Publicity and Promotion) and Donations
- During my period working for DHL, I was the admin of the CAPEX System for DHL Express Globally
- I had the chance to develop manuals and some trainings for the Local Entities
Financial Controller
DSM
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Linking pin between the business group, finance region and shared service centers
- Responsible for balance sheet management and reconciliation
- Responsible for solving escalations regarding reconciliation of GL and all sub ledgers (incl
- Clearing issues);
- Validate/Analyze financial results for the Legal Entity / Reporting Unit
- Ensure that agreed services are delivered up to standard
- Define judgement-based accruals, provisions, corrections, etc
- Coordinate/Participate in internal and external audits
- Provide reports for Provisions/Accruals
- Supports Management Reporting towards BG/BU (Monthly Reporting Deck Forecast/Actuals and Cashflow + ROCE)
- Point of contact for the Business Partner
- Direct contact to budget holders to support budgeting and forecasting process
- Prepare planning figures (e.g
- Based on Top-Down Guidance);
- Upload data in SAP/BW
- Responsible for the set-up of allocation cycles in SAP
- Coordinate that POs are created on time and in line with the new budget
- Upload and lock RAF data in the corporate reporting tool (Crystal)
- During the period I worked for DSM, part of the company was being sold to Covestro
- I had the opportunity to map and document all the Financial and Accounting tasks related to the closing activities
- Additionally the opportunity to explain to the Covestro stakeholder part
Financial Analyst
Eurobrakes B.V.
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepare financial statements, reports and KPI`s
- Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports
- Create cost analysis reports (fixed and variable costs)
- Create and maintain update the cashflow report
- Track and reconciliate bank statements
- Process payments and receivables
- Record accounts payables and accounts receivables
- Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed
- Support monthly payroll and keep organized records
- Provide administrative support during budget preparation
- Control and follow up the operational processes
- Participate in quarterly and annual audits
- Control inventory and process purchase orders according to the needs of the company
- Support Cost Analysis and the definition of sales pricing strategy
- Support and backup other administrative positions (as sales manager) when the responsible for the role is on vacation or sick leave, and / or requested by the management
Business Analyst
Casa da Moeda do Brasil
11.2013 - 06.2018
- Success in the restructuring of the actions to reduce the losses of contractual renewals, promoting the control of deadlines for bidding and diagnosis of proposals, aiming to increase competitiveness and market share
- Data consolidation, preparation of spreadsheets and issuance of managerial reports, besides attending meetings with the Board, passing information to the best decision-makers
- Acting in the programming, control and planning of the production of passports, security laminates and multifunctional labels for the Federal Police Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Administration of memorandum processes, dispatches, requests/complaints from the ombudsman's office, attendance to the requirements of employees, and salary updating of employees
- Vast experience in working with agile scrum team
Relationship Manager
Banco do Brasil S/A
01.2013 - 10.2013
- Ability in planning and implementing sales strategies, involving the feasibility study of new operations and projection of results, to ensure compliance with the established guidelines
- Team management, working in the distribution of tasks, performance evaluation, application of feedback and granting of guidelines, forming high performance groups and aligned with the achievement of the proposed goals
- Expertise in the survey and implementation of best market practices and in the monitoring of the competitive position, seeking to maintain and increase the competitiveness of the company in its segment
- Vast experience with Merchant Services Domain concentrating in online cards acquiring and payments
Service and team Manager
Banco do Brasil S/A
01.2011 - 12.2012
Business Assistant
Banco do Brasil S/A
11.2008 - 12.2010
Accountant
Banco do Brasil S/A
07.2007 - 10.2008
Education
MBA - International Business, Sustainability in the Global Economy, Strategic Innovation Management and Consulting
School of Management
Maastricht 10.2018 - 05.2019
Postgraduate courses Lato Sensu - Public Policies and Governmental Management
Universidade Federal Fluminense
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12.2013 - 05.2015
Postgraduate courses Lato Sensu - Project Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 03.2006 - 05.2007
Graduation in Public Administration and Business - Public Relations Strategy, Advertising & Marketing, Economics, Business Administration & Finance, Sales & Sales Promotion
Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 06.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Expense tracking
Financial statement review
Tax law understanding
Expertise in Software
GAAP proficiency
Recordkeeping
Biweekly payroll
General ledger accounting
Database administration
Account updates
SAP expertise
Cost savings options
Financial records review
Account reconciliation specialist
Bookkeeping
Account reconciliation processes
Risk mitigation strategies
Annual reports
Accounting principles
Calculating liabilities
Cash Flow analysis
ATX Total Accounting Office proficiency
Industry best practices
Intuit QuickBooks specialist
Budget Analysis
Forecasting
Financial Management
Profits and losses tracking
Debt management
Tax accounting specialization
Personal Information
Nationality: Brazilian Dutch
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Boston Scientific
10.2022 - Current
Controller Center of Excellence
DHL
11.2021 - 09.2022
Financial Controller
DSM
11.2020 - 10.2021
Financial Analyst
Eurobrakes B.V.
08.2019 - 10.2020
MBA - International Business, Sustainability in the Global Economy, Strategic Innovation Management and Consulting
School of Management
10.2018 - 05.2019
Postgraduate courses Lato Sensu - Public Policies and Governmental Management
Universidade Federal Fluminense
12.2013 - 05.2015
Business Analyst
Casa da Moeda do Brasil
11.2013 - 06.2018
Relationship Manager
Banco do Brasil S/A
01.2013 - 10.2013
Service and team Manager
Banco do Brasil S/A
01.2011 - 12.2012
Business Assistant
Banco do Brasil S/A
11.2008 - 12.2010
Accountant
Banco do Brasil S/A
07.2007 - 10.2008
Postgraduate courses Lato Sensu - Project Management
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
03.2006 - 05.2007
Graduation in Public Administration and Business - Public Relations Strategy, Advertising & Marketing, Economics, Business Administration & Finance, Sales & Sales Promotion
Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
06.2002 - 05.2005