Karen Taugwalder
Bis 2010, Accounting Manager (Europe), Burger King Europe GmbH
Zug, Schweiz
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Karen Taugwalder
Bis heute 9 Jahre und 9 Monate, seit Okt. 2014
Project Financial Analyst
Randstad (Schweiz) AG for Johnson & Johnson Consumer[
Global CODEC project evaluating the financial feasibility of J&J consumer supply chain optimization. Partnering to build a mathematical, scenario based model. Partnering with nominated experts to create the optimal production cost “Baseline-AS IS”. Report directly to the Senior Finance Director, Consumer Global MAKE. Analysis of activity costing vs standard cost. Identify the key cost drivers of production. Global plants cost analysis.
1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Feb. 2012 - März 2013
Financial Controller - Temporary Assignment
Dresser Bach AG (GE Energy), ZH/Switzerland
• Analysis & Reporting (FP&A, Financial, Management, Audit, Tax). • Budget Preparation and presentation, including variance analysis.. • Group Accounting and Financial Statements (US GAAP & Swiss GAAP). • Leadership of local Finance team – direct reports. • Compliance & policy implementation according to GE standards – integration of Dresser into GE Group
8 Monate, Okt. 2010 - Mai 2011
Accounting & Payroll Manager (Europe) - Temporary
BURGER KING EUROPE GmbH, Zug/Switzerland
2 Jahre und 9 Monate, Juli 2007 - März 2010
Accounting Manager (Europe)
Burger King Europe GmbH
Change Agent, Controlling, setup processes, implement global policies and project rollout. Manage Accounting function with team support - includes, Intercompany accounting (40 entities), General Ledger, AP Ledger,Banking, basic Cash mgnt, Financial Accounting (US Gaap) & Reporting Swiss office,Swiss Sox, Taxes - VAT returns, Corporate Tax Packs, Withholding Tax transfers, Consolidating European Financial Statements.
8 Monate, Nov. 2006 - Juni 2007
Marketing Finance Executive (temporary)
British American Tobacco
Monthly Management Reporting, analysis of CoPlan, Budgets, QPR figures for Internal orders, Cluster’s and Account Manager primarily for Trade Spend and Sellex. (MAPS & SAP).
9 Monate, Feb. 2006 - Okt. 2006
Compliance & Operations Finance Analyst (temporary)
LifeScan (Johnson and Johnson Group)
SOX & Record Management Project Leader for EMEA region.SOX: Test case writing and review, management reporting and dashboards, training and presentations.RM:Lead bi-weekly calls, Dashboard creation, Management reporting,E-Room restructure. OPERATIONS:AP streamline(JDE & SAP),analysis.
7 Monate, Nov. 2002 - Mai 2003
Assistant CFO
Cross Media International AG
- Independent control of accounts, cash management, budgeting and foreign exchange monitoring of USD, CHF, SEK & EURO. - Partial investigation and analysis of potential Merger & Acquisition companies. - Review and Optimization of group policies and procedures.
In 2000:Exposure reporting and analysis, credit and performance risk layoff with underwriters, maintain insurance policies and negotiate new ones. In 2001&2002 Temp in LC dept
4 Jahre, Mai 1996 - Apr. 2000
Accountant Head Office
Marc Rich International AG
Primary roles trouble shooter & special projects.Analysis of Financial Statements, Management Reporting, sub-consolidation, Interco accting,System implementation and development, o/head accting A-Z, Commodity Accting for Metal and Oil.
Ausbildung von Karen Taugwalder
2005 - 2005
Coaching
Coach U Inc
2002 - 2003
Business
European University, Zug Campus
1989 - 1995
Business, Accounting
Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, South Africa
Finance, Accounting (Fin, Management and Cost)
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Deutsch
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Englisch
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