Mardeline De Guzman

Mardeline De Guzman Berlin, Germany - - linkedin.com/in/mardeline-de-guzman PROFILE Committed to pursue excellence in every endeavor, thriving in both established corporate environments and dynamic start-up settings. With passion to engage in diverse workplaces, sharing expertise and acquiring new skills to contribute to the company’s objectives and personal development. EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MSc in International Business Management GISMA University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Germany Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 Finance Working Student (concurrent with Master’s degree) CARIAD S.E. - Berlin, Germany | Apr 2023 - Present ● Administered the refinement of financial templates to align with the company’s revenue growth objectives ● Collaborated with Project Leads to ensure budget adherence and streamlined procurement procedures ● Initiated the standardization of invoicing and purchasing procedures by establishing finance protocols and developing financial templates BSc in Accountancy | Cum Laude Polytechnic University of the Philippines Taguig City, Philippines Jun 2010 - Mar 2014 SKILLS Financial Analysis Financial Modelling Budgeting & Forecasting Statutory Reporting (IFRS / GAAP) Consolidation of Financial Statements Internal Controls Testing Tax Provisioning & Reporting Tax Audit Team Leadership Stakeholder Management SOFTWARE & TOOLS Advanced MS Excel MS NAV Dynamics QuickBooks / Xero MS Office / GSuite Intermediate CaseWare AuditBoard / Box OneSource Tax Provision Bill.com Basic Think-Cell VBA Macros Power BI SAP / MYOB Engagement Manager Anchored Global Office - Manila, Philippines | Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 ● Managed teams performing internal controls testing for Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance engagements for US-based clients ● Conducted financial planning & analysis and provided accounting services such as bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements ● Spearheaded the development of Standard Work Instructions (SWI) and facilitated workshops to enhance skill sets required for the engagements Assistant Manager Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services - Manila, Philippines | Oct 2020 - Sep 2021 ● Managed large-scale accounts by coordinating with diverse stakeholders and providing key communications to Regional and Global Process Owners handling statutory reporting services within APAC and EMEA regions ● Led the transition from manual to standardized financial statements preparation by implementing CaseWare ● Leveraged data visualization tools such as Power BI to effectively monitor engagement progress and ensure timely release of client deliverables ● Conducted compelling technical presentations to secure new accounts and win over potential clients Tax Consultant (secondment in one of EY’s clients) Schlumberger Business Support Hub Sdn Bhd - Selangor, Malaysia | Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 ● Prepared and reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliation and tax working papers for indirect and direct tax, including Intrastat return filing in Italy and Netherlands ● Liaised with tax authorities to address tax-related queries and resolve tax assessments or findings Senior Associate Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services - Manila, Philippines | Nov 2017 - Oct 2020 ● Handled global engagements ranging from financial statements preparation to reviewing quarterly group tax reporting packages ● Performed consolidation and amalgamation of financial statements, as well as translation to foreign currency ● Executed US GAAP to local GAAP bridging or reconciliation involving different accounts such as fixed assets, pension and stock options ● Pioneered the Center of Excellence (CoE) Team supporting EY international counterparts in the seamless delivery of statutory reporting and tax engagements ● Implemented turbo ideas or process improvements in various areas to enhance quality of work and boost overall team efficiency TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS Skills Sprint Week, GISMA University of Applied Sciences, 2023 Finance Bronze Badge EY Badge, 2021 Counselor Effectiveness, 2020 IFRS Certification, 2020 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2020 Certified Public Accountant, 2014 Associate, Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) SGV & Co. (member firm of Ernst & Young LLP) - Manila, Philippines | Dec 2014 - Nov 2017 ● Executed preparation and filing of national and local tax returns such as income tax, withholding tax, VAT or sales tax, and local business tax ● Conducted in-depth walkthroughs of critical client processes to identify and assess potential tax exposures ● Rendered tax compliance and reporting advisory opinions on tax matters, thereby assisting clients in making informed business decisions