ANGELO CARRUCOLA

As the Integration Lead EMEA, I am responsible for managing the accounting activities. I develop, communicate, and enforce accounting policies and procedures worldwide to ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley. My role ensures that accounting principles are followed, including the application of multi-currency, network, and transfer pricing methodologies. Additionally, as the Integration Lead EMEA, I manage others within the department.

• Ensured compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies by conducting regular audits and reviews.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
• Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation procedures.
• Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
• Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
• Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
• Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
• Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
• Led migration to new financial system, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime.
• Streamlined monthly closing process, significantly reducing time required for financial reporting preparation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

I mainly carry out tax and administrative consultancy activities for leading business groups. I have gained significant experience in activities related to corporate transactions and the management of tax and administrative obligations, management control, compliance office, and cost controller.

Reporting directly to the CFO, I coordinate a team of resources and have direct responsibility for all activities in the administrative and accounting area. I manage administrative procedures to ensure they meet the company’s needs and comply with fiscal, legal, civil, and corporate legislation.

My responsibilities include:

• Supervising active and passive invoicing processes and general accounting;
• Conducting monthly closings;
• Preparing periodic tax returns;
• Drafting financial statements;
• Acting as the interface with the Board of Statutory Auditors, auditors, and external bodies;
• Collaborating with the IT department to maintain an efficient, up-to-date, and adequate system;
• Managing and coordinating team members to achieve performance objectives.

This approach ensures that all administrative and accounting activities are aligned with the company’s goals and regulatory requirements.

• Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
• Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
• Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
• Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
• Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
• Preparation of the financial statements of the companies belonging to the PwC network and preparation of the consolidated financial statements, including the calculation of direct taxes (IRES/IRAP)
• Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Office and Risk Management
• Acquisition of heterogeneous companies (Stp) and actuarial companies (Srl). Integration, harmonization and coordination of the project.