Maria Laura Martinez

Participation in the corporate assembly for the creation of local companies. Preparation of Budget, Cashflow, Business Plan Projections. Tax Planning Analysis Structure with the impact of international and local Taxation. Preparation of local Tax Returns (Sales Tax, VAT, Income Tax). Determination of Local Staff and Resources Needs. Accounting Closures. Analysis of Actual Expenses vs Budget. AP, Invoicing, Cost Controlling, Supplier Contracts, Accounting Journals. Legal representation authorized: AGIP, AFIP, IGJ, Banks. Link between external investors (France / England) with the law / auditors local firm and other local interlocutors. Reporting Level: London Based General Manager.

Preparation of budget, forecast and business plan. Preparation of periodic management reports. Monthly and annual closing under USGAAP with explanations of indicators and metrics to Corporate. Responsible for accounting transactions and reconciliations of accounts ensuring their correct support. Cash reviews, inventory taking. Preparation of tax returns and reports required by local laws in a timely manner. Attention to Hyatt's local and external corporate audits. Legal representation authorized: AGIP, AFIP, IGJ, Banks. In charge of the following areas: Accounting, Salaries & Wages, Income Auditor, Cost Controller, Payment to Suppliers, Treasury, Credit & Collections, Purchasing Department, Internal Auditor. Personnel in charge: 7 collaborators. Reporting Level: Director of Finance.

Southern Cone Accounting Supervisor (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia y Paraguay) P & L supervision and control. Consolidation of the balance sheet of structured finance, derivatives, funding, bonds for all Business Units, ensuring compliance with the internal policy of the Company. Calculation of consolidated exposure in the Southern Cone Region. Responsible for the monthly closing process, reconciliation of accounts and budget control, as well as the special balance requirements for quarterly closings. Administration and control of current accounts and the related debt of the other Business Units. Analysis and estimation of projected results for tax filings. Preparation of corporate reports. Attention of internal and external audits. Coordination and evaluation of Team. Legal representation authorized: AGIP, AFIP, IGJ, Banks. Achievements. Migration of processes to the Financial Share Service Center (Rosario) assuring the same standard of quality of all the information for the business. Retaining personnel in charge in a context of uncertainty. Personnel in charge: 5 collaborators (2 Senior, 2 Semi Seniors and 1 Junior). Reporting Level: Controller.

Coordination and supervision of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closings. Development and preparation of annual budget, quarterly forecast and monthly reviews of P & L and deviations. Preparation of projected Cashflow. Presentation of management reports to Management. Attention to local and corporate audits. Analysis and recommendation of alternatives and investment decisions. Ensuring compliance with corporate compliance policies. Analysis and structuring of investment projects (Capital Plan) to 5 years. Supervision of balance sheet accounts & bank reconciliations, cost analysis and inventories. Control and supervision of processes of Payment to Suppliers, Credits & Collections, Accounting, Treasury, Projects, Costs, Income Auditor, Salaries & Wages and Taxes. Achievements. Coordination of the migration from the previous accounting system "SUN" to the current accounting system "SAP". Responsible for the customization of SAP as a system under corporate license to local regulations. Design and adaptation of the chart of accounts. Cost Centers Structuring. Personnel in charge: 13 direct collaborators y 4 indirect. Reporting Level: Controller. 12.2011 – 12.2012. Accountant Analysis of the operation on a weekly basis, results estimations and projections with reinforcement of the strategy to improve indicators with report to Headquarters. Equity Reconciliation (USGAAP / Local GAAP). Monthly closing & reporting. Cost analysis. Archs. Review of bank reconciliations. Account analysis. In charge or preparation of information for auditing. Reporting Level: Assistant Controller.

Responsible for the accounting of large investment funds from Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina. Valuation of P & L of financial investments. Reconciliation of daily and monthly closing balance under USGAAP standards. Preparation of management reports for decision-making abroad. Analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and results. Budget control and calculation of fees. Analysis of the impact on Taxes on Profits and advice to the trading desk based on the projected result to tax at year-end. Exposure calculation for operations traded in local currency exposed to exchange rate variation. Valuation of portfolio at the end of each month in accordance with USGAAP / Local Gaap valuation policies. Achievements. Reduction of real deviation of Argentina Budget in approximately 10% versus 38% of previous year, due to the identification of individual items and timely correction in budget estimates. Reporting Level: Accounting Supervisor.

-Reporting: Analysis Operating Budget vs Actual (by Overheads -expense accounts) (FME: Factory, G & A: Administration, Sales and MKT). Reports to Headquarters. Budget analysis. Identification, justification and correction of deviations. Balance Sheet Variance Analysis. -Accounting: Booking, analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and results. Monthly, quarterly, annual accounting closings (local standards / USGAAP). SOX application for processes with accounting impact. Attention of internal and external audits. -Interaction and coordination with the Regional Share Service Center in Intercompany Accounts: Responsible for the analysis and integrity of the Massalin balances with Philip Morris International and Kraft Affiliates (Altria Group - Switzerland). Analysis of costs of expatriates and Fees. Achievements. Successful migration to the Philip Morris Services Center of my duties in charge and in other areas. Reportin level: Accounting Supervisor.

- Internal Audit: Project Manager for Corporate Audit (US-New York) Sarbanes Oxley (SOX). Support in the implementation of control gaps and monitoring of the control certifications and new requirements to be presented. Review of administrative processes. - Support in the issuance and permanent updating of the rules and procedures of the company. SOP. Implementation of internal audit recommendations / internal control letter. - External Audit: Follow-up compliance recommendations. SOX Presentation to managers. Risk Control Matrix. Reporting level: Plant Controller.

- Clients: Quinsa Group (Cervecería Quilmes, Pepsi, Brahma, Agua Glaciar, Eco de los Andes), Pfizer, Ford, DHL Worldwide Express, Volvo Sudamericana, Mattel, Banco Provincia (Leasing). External audit of financial statements. Account analysis. Validation of items: Banks and Investments. Proposed adjustments. Preparation of balance sheets, consolidated statements and cash flow statement. Review of internal control procedures and recommendations. Certifications and special investigations. Reporting level: Account Manager.

Joint Programme of the School of Business and Management and the Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies of the Department of Law Module I: Governance & Compliance Module II: Control & Assurance

Enrollment C.P.C.E.C.A.B.A.