Mariangela Sousa

Intensive German Language Course – Advanced Level (Aufbaustufe) •Target Conclusion: B2 Level (May 2013)

•Managed the overall SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) and Balance Sheet Accounting Reconciliation Processes •Implemented a consolidation expenses reporting tool as well as the standardization of exp acc utilization •Provided support to Reg and Line of Business Controllers in projects related to USGAAP, systems implementation and compliance to corporate and regulatory •Developed ad-hoc reports •Managed the follow up process of internal/external audit findings •Key role in M&A processes

•Supervised a staff consisting of 1 Fin Analyst and 1 Trainee •Managed the overall Budget and Forecast across the branches, including the establishment of goals to achieve company strategies and deviations between actual and planned•Managed the monthly, quarterly and annual US GAAP closing •Implemented a compliance process ensuring adherence to corporate and regulatory policies and req•Liaison between the auditors and the statutory acc dept•Participated on the start up process of the company

•Supervised a staff consisting of 2 Fin. Analysts and 1 Trainee •Managed the Budget and Forecast processes and the analysis of deviations between actual results and planned figures •Supported the monthly, quarterly and annual US GAAP closing process•Implem a costs control process by branch and performed the monthly variance analysis •Developed ad-hoc reports

•Performed audits in branches and Corporate areas, including the creation of audit plans, field work, final reports to Audit Committee and follow-up process •Performed fraud audits in Claims, Procurement, Payroll, Marketing and Travel Expenses •Assigned 6 months in Boston, USA, as part of an exchange program