Stephan Leupi

Managed the global audit process for the following audit jurisdictions: Manufacturing and Capital Projects, Dow Services Business, and Joint Ventures, by providing audit and functional leadership. - Developed, maintained, and executed the standard audit approach - Conducted the annual strategic risk assessment - Planned the high-level audit scope - Led data analytics efforts and best practices for Continuous Controls Auditing (CCA) - Led international audit teams on a global basis

Managed financial planning and funding activities within Corporate Treasury for several legal entities in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). - Analyzed and forecasted monthly currency exposures - Analyzed and developed initiatives to optimize the financial structure within the legal entities - Managed several funding projects such as accounts receivable securitization, commercial paper issuance, leasing, and real estate finance - Coordinated dividend flows between legal entities

Led and conducted audit projects in Europe, Asia, and the US, covering Treasury, Portfolio Investments, Manufacturing, Customer Service, FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) Reviews & Investgatiions, Joint Ventures, Legal, New Acquisitions, Tax, Procurement, Severances, and Synergies.

Provided cost accounting and financial analysis & reporting support for the Dow Automotive business and for all Finance functions in Europe. - Provided expense management support to related cost center managers - Implemented cost flows and developed activity-based costing (ABC) schemes - Facilitated the budget and planning process - Ensured adequacy of internal controls and compliance with legal requirements - Proactively analyzed and communicated cost center variances to management

Managed all company taxes for several legal entities in Switzerland and Austria. - Ensured compliance with all tax matters, such as: corporate income tax, capital tax, withholding tax, stamp tax, environmental tax, as well as EU related taxes - Managed various state and federal tax returns (income tax, VAT, stamp tax) - Managed all matters relating to VAT in Switzerland and Austria

- Managed the accounting and reporting of all financial instruments initiated in Europe - Ensured compliance with internal control procedures and business rules - Arranged and updated all European exchange rates in SAP

Finance, Accounting and Controlling