Antonia Garonfil

4 big transitions in Friesland Campina - Finance Controlling Operations. New process design - creation and implementation of new tax regulations inside EU for 39 entities of Friesland Campina, located in the Netherlands - I documented, created, implemented, standardized and stabilized the process of Confirmation of Goods Arrival (new tax regulation in EU), with impact on VAT. Create and compose Controlling & Reporting procedures to be followed by the Finance departments. Responsible for the account analyses P&L & Balance for dedicated operational companies. Manage the follow-up of the transferred accounting activities Support of the month-end, half-year-end and year-end-closing activities for 4 legal entities (IFRS) Close cooperation with commercial controlling, supply chain controlling. Coordination contact for auditor Oversee the correct actual reporting for applicable entities Support regarding internal control and audit processes Lead, manage and execute (or ensure execution of) assigned process optimizations and standardization of the accounting analyst tasks. Contribute and coordinate department process, projects and system improvement initiatives Coaching and reverse knowledge transfer to finance experts in GBS, hyper care and harmonization of all processes that I absorbed and/or created.

4 big transitions in Friesland Campina - Finance Controlling Operations. New process design - creation and implementation of new tax regulations inside EU for 39 entities of Friesland Campina, located in the Netherlands - I documented, created, implemented, standardized and stabilized the process of Confirmation of Goods Arrival (new tax regulation in EU), with impact on VAT. Create and compose Controlling & Reporting procedures to be followed by the Finance departments. Responsible for the account analyses P&L & Balance for dedicated operational companies. Manage the follow-up of the transferred accounting activities Support of the month-end, half-year-end and year-end-closing activities for 4 legal entities (IFRS) Close cooperation with commercial controlling, supply chain controlling. Coordination contact for auditor Oversee the correct actual reporting for applicable entities Support regarding internal control and audit processes Lead, manage and execute (or ensure execution of) assigned process optimizations and standardization of the accounting analyst tasks. Contribute and coordinate department process, projects and system improvement initiatives Coaching and reverse knowledge transfer to finance experts in GBS, hyper care and harmonization of all processes that I absorbed and/or created.

Post-Migration Cash Reconciliation • Coordinated the end-to-end cash collections process for vendor accounts in Nordic countries, following the company’s migration from SAP ECC to SAP HANA. • Reconciled legacy balances and ensured data integrity in the newly implemented system. Vendor Account Management (VIP Vendors) • Took full ownership of the VIP vendors portfolios in Sweden and Denmark, resolving complex historical balances. • Provided support and strategic input for vendor accounts in Norway and Poland. Cash Flow Optimization • Identified and cleared long-standing open items directly impacting working capital. • Ensured timely recovery and application of balances to improve overall cash flow. Cross-Functional & International Collaboration • Worked closely with the Global Headquarters, as well as AP, Treasury, Master Data, and GL/RTR departments to align processes and reporting. • Acted as a central point of contact between local entities and the global finance organization. Process Documentation & Improvements • Documented workflows and best practices for future vendor balance management in SAP HANA. • Provided feedback and suggestions to IT and finance teams to improve SAP functionality and user experience. Key Achievements: €6 Million Balance Impact • Successfully resolved and recovered over €6 million through refunds, credit notes and duplicate payment corrections. • Fully reconciled and balanced 100% of VIP vendor accounts for Sweden and Denmark within tight post-migration timelines. SAP HANA Stabilization • Played a key role in stabilizing finance operations after SAP HANA migration by identifying system mismatches and clearing backlog items. • Helped set the foundation for long-term vendor account governance in the Nordic region through process ownership and knowledge transfer. • Acknowledged by global leadership for strategic contribution to improving cash flow and cleaning historical vendor balances post-migration.

Post-Migration Cash Reconciliation • Coordinated the end-to-end cash collections process for vendor accounts in Nordic countries, following the company’s migration from SAP ECC to SAP HANA. • Reconciled legacy balances and ensured data integrity in the newly implemented system. Vendor Account Management (VIP Vendors) • Took full ownership of the VIP vendors portfolios in Sweden and Denmark, resolving complex historical balances. • Provided support and strategic input for vendor accounts in Norway and Poland. Cash Flow Optimization • Identified and cleared long-standing open items directly impacting working capital. • Ensured timely recovery and application of balances to improve overall cash flow. Cross-Functional & International Collaboration • Worked closely with the Global Headquarters, as well as AP, Treasury, Master Data, and GL/RTR departments to align processes and reporting. • Acted as a central point of contact between local entities and the global finance organization. Process Documentation & Improvements • Documented workflows and best practices for future vendor balance management in SAP HANA. • Provided feedback and suggestions to IT and finance teams to improve SAP functionality and user experience. Key Achievements: €6 Million Balance Impact • Successfully resolved and recovered over €6 million through refunds, credit notes and duplicate payment corrections. • Fully reconciled and balanced 100% of VIP vendor accounts for Sweden and Denmark within tight post-migration timelines. SAP HANA Stabilization • Played a key role in stabilizing finance operations after SAP HANA migration by identifying system mismatches and clearing backlog items. • Helped set the foundation for long-term vendor account governance in the Nordic region through process ownership and knowledge transfer. • Acknowledged by global leadership for strategic contribution to improving cash flow and cleaning historical vendor balances post-migration.

AkzoNobel via Global Enterprise Partners • Key expert for France region and part of the global IFRS • Statutory reporting, Audit & Taxes (VAT, CVAE, Intrastat, TVTS, Organic, DAS2, declarations and other taxes) • Expert in year-end closing, hard close, quarterly and monthly processes • Strong knowledge in HFM and SAP systems (Global SAP, Treasury, Shape, OneSAP, Saturn) • Responsible for IFRS specific accounting areas in the region - France (e.g. inventory, intercompany, treasury, GL, legal, legacy, fixed assets and pension accounting) • Translates IFRS/webFEM policy to MIAC administration and Local GAAP • Advices on complex matters or questions related to the IFRS subject • Support and execute in an accurate and timely way the required ongoing, monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS / accounting related activities for the entities in the region • Focus on Balance Sheet and P&L for (group of) LEs (company codes), execute high level review and answer specific expertise questions during month and month-end closing • Advise on complex matters or questions related to the IFRS subject • Drive standardization across BUs in the region and guards the integrity and quality of the delivered accounting in the specific accounting area • Contribute to projects that require IFRS expertise and have an impact on accounting (e.g. SAP rollout, integration of legal entities) • Contribute to thought leadership and information exchange within global accounting • Identify opportunities to improve and automate processes and controls and drive continuous improvement • Loan accounting, equity, dividends, lease accounting, banks • Involved in internal and external audits and work closely with our auditors • Driving the standardization and harmonization initiatives in the country or region and guard the integrity and quality of the delivered accounting in the specific accounting area.

• Key expert for France region and part of the global IFRS • Statutory reporting, Audit & Taxes (VAT, CVAE, Intrastat, TVTS, Organic, DAS2, declarations and other taxes) • Expert in year-end closing, hard close, quarterly and monthly processes • Strong knowledge in HFM and SAP systems (Global SAP, Treasury, Shape, OneSAP, Saturn) • Responsible for IFRS specific accounting areas in the region - France (e.g. inventory, intercompany, treasury, GL, legal, legacy, fixed assets and pension accounting) • Translates IFRS/webFEM policy to MIAC administration and Local GAAP • Advices on complex matters or questions related to the IFRS subject • Support and execute in an accurate and timely way the required ongoing, monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS / accounting related activities for the entities in the region • Focus on Balance Sheet and P&L for (group of) LEs (company codes), execute high level review and answer specific expertise questions during month and month-end closing • Advise on complex matters or questions related to the IFRS subject • Drive standardization across BUs in the region and guards the integrity and quality of the delivered accounting in the specific accounting area • Contribute to projects that require IFRS expertise and have an impact on accounting (e.g. SAP rollout, integration of legal entities) • Contribute to thought leadership and information exchange within global accounting • Identify opportunities to improve and automate processes and controls and drive continuous improvement • Loan accounting, equity, dividends, lease accounting, banks • Involved in internal and external audits and work closely with our auditors • Driving the standardization and harmonization initiatives in the country or region and guard the integrity and quality of the delivered accounting in the specific accounting area.

- Prepare all necessary monthly reconciliations (e.g. suspense accounts, foreign exchange movements) and ensure that all necessary controls are in place. - Prepare feeder systems reconciliation. - Complete monthly accounting for areas such as VAT, pensions, brokerage, expenses, fixed assets, salary bookings, SAP batches and other accruals. - Follow up on all items existing on the assigned GL accounts - Provide monthly reports to management and preparation of financial statements, correctly and in terms indicated. - Complete all monthly IFRS financial reporting requirements to the Group parent company to required deadlines. - Contribute to year-end audit, give the requested explanations and other external reporting requirements. - Pro-actively make recommendations to improve and develop the controls within, and output of, the financial accounting & reporting team. - Run cost allocation cycle and pro-actively make recommendations to improve efficiency. - Act as interface with local OEs to support the monthly analysis of P&L; perform monthly 78* accounts reconciliation - Perform and support Group Intercompany booking and reconciliations. - Analyze and produce ad-hoc reporting - Maintain and strengthen strong CPI Team dynamic, pro-actively participate to the Continuous Improvement methodology using Lean approach. - Support other team members to run processes/ transitions/ harmonization processes

- Prepare all necessary monthly reconciliations (e.g. suspense accounts, foreign exchange movements) and ensure that all necessary controls are in place. - Prepare feeder systems reconciliation. - Complete monthly accounting for areas such as VAT, pensions, brokerage, expenses, fixed assets, salary bookings, SAP batches and other accruals. - Follow up on all items existing on the assigned GL accounts - Provide monthly reports to management and preparation of financial statements, correctly and in terms indicated. - Complete all monthly IFRS financial reporting requirements to the Group parent company to required deadlines. - Contribute to year-end audit, give the requested explanations and other external reporting requirements. - Pro-actively make recommendations to improve and develop the controls within, and output of, the financial accounting & reporting team. - Run cost allocation cycle and pro-actively make recommendations to improve efficiency. - Act as interface with local OEs to support the monthly analysis of P&L; perform monthly 78* accounts reconciliation - Perform and support Group Intercompany booking and reconciliations. - Analyze and produce ad-hoc reporting - Maintain and strengthen strong CPI Team dynamic, pro-actively participate to the Continuous Improvement methodology using Lean approach. - Support other team members to run processes/ transitions/ harmonization processes