Dynamic Finance Professional in search of new opportunity!!

Amy Henry CPA, J.D.

Email: *****.***.*@*****.***

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EDUCATION/ACCREDATION

Certified Public Accountant

November 1995

Oxford Said Business School Oxford, UK

Executive Program: Diploma in Financial Strategy

May ‘08

Albany Law School of Union University Albany, New York

Class Rank: Top 16%

Juris Doctor, May ‘00

Journal of Science & Technology

Dean’s List

University of Houston Law Center Houston, Texas

Visiting Student

August ‘99 – May ‘00

University of Houston Houston, Texas

BBA/Accounting, May ‘93

Magna cum laude

EXPERIENCE

Shell Gas & Power International, B.V.

Shell Gas & Power Global Planning, Strategy & Portfolio

Global Senior Planning Business Advisor

Den Haag, Netherlands

Apr ’05 to Apr ‘08

• Co-lead on investor relations presentation & related materials (’07)

• Coordinate Global Strategy Review (’07)

• Co-lead of value chain analysis

• Develop a high quality strategic plan to achieve global strategy, building on new business opportunities, ongoing projects and existing businesses

• Development of key performance indicators and dashboards

• Integrating operational drivers into planning assumptions

• Development of planning and appraisal guidelines with the Gas & Power Leadership Team, Strategic Planning Units, EVPs, VPs, VP Finance & Planning, Operating Units OUs,

• Advising Regions, Operating Units and Projects on the development of their own strategic plans and dashboards.

• Analysis and robustness review of regional and Operating Unit strategic plan submissions to formulate and articulate a consolidated strategic plan and to enhance understanding of the underlying business drivers and performance improvements

• Develop financial framework to run global scenarios

• Develop and maintain financial and performance indicators models and tools in support of the planning, scorecards and appraisal analysis with full integration (Strategy, Portfolio Management, and Value processes)

• Prepare analysis and presentations to support the Gas & Power Leadership Team in articulating the GP plan and targets to Executive Committee, RDS Board and others

Involved with the external presentation of the GP business to the Financial Markets, Strategic Studies

Shell Unconventional Resource Energy (SURE)

Shell Exploration and Production: New Business Development

Controller/Head of Management Information

Houston, TX USA

Apr ’02 to Apr ‘05

New Business Development activities relating to a high profile project with a mandate to commercialize a novel proprietary technology. This project represents the largest application of this technology to date, with approximately 100 employees, annual budget of $100MM+, and within multiple governance structures. One key accomplishment in this position was the coordination of integrating the business, including systems, from existing. into a new regional business model.

• Deputy to CFO

• Responsible for SURE controller and management information processes and reporting.

• Ensure the existence of a sound structure of financial controls as well as compliance with Group Principles on business conduct and ethics. This involves a continuous formal appraisal of the core Finance and Business controls in a challenging controls environment.

• Ensure full and timely compliance to any statutory, fiscal or legal requirement arising from the corporate presence in the country.

• Preserve the integrity and reliability of financial information. Promote finance systems upgrades and enhancements.

• Apply or implement accounting policies in accordance with statutory and Group requirements. Be their custodian and provide assistance in their interpretation.

• Coordinate the Planning Cycles within the Company, which include the SURE Budget and Participation in the Business Plan involving economic/finance models

• Liaison with external auditors, tax advisors and legal advisors.

• Focal point for Group Investment Proposals

• Participant in Finance Committee for key technology trial with Shell Canada Ltd.

• Co-owner of Risk, Policy, & Guidelines and SCL (Strategic Cost Leadership) initiatives

• Special projects, such as commercial/business development issues

• Lead, guide, educate and mentor staff to improve work efficiency and ensure their career development.

Strategic Tax Consulting

Arthur Andersen

Senior Tax Manager

Houston, TX USA

Nov ’00 to Apr ‘02

Functional project manager for a multi-million and multi-year data warehouse/change management project for Halliburton (source systems include SAP). Directly responsible for 10+ personnel. Indirect responsibility included 20+ personnel.

Areas of responsibility include the following:

• Project status reports and presentations for steering committee

• Review deliverables and responsible for the project budgeting and resource allocation

• Manage and resolve issues on project delivery – serving as the final decision maker

• Provide physical environment for the development team

• Assist with business functionality analysis, especially related to the capabilities of the solutions being developed

• Lead the functional design and report design effort

• Develop project specific methodologies to tax transformation design

• Write scope documents,.

Shell Technology Ventures, Shell Services International, & Shell Exploration & Production

Consultant/Special Projects

Houston, TX USA

May ’99 to Nov ‘00

As a consultant provided the following services for the above mentioned entities:

• Provide recommendations and write proposals for process reengineering relating to accounting/finance functions, monthly reporting, intercompany processes, commercial licensing, corporate reorganizations

• Global business representative for SAP implementation.

• Board of director financial packages

• Conduct due diligence process

• Provide advice and recommendations on various tax issues, as well as conducting tax research

• Member of Global Diversity Team

Urbach, Kahn & Werlin, P.C.

Tax/Legal Intern

Albany, NY USA

May ’98 to May ‘99

• Research and draft memoranda and legal documents on tax issues including sales tax, conciliation conferences, employment agreements, estate planning, international transactions, LLC/LLP formation, tax litigation, and other issues involving charitable organizations.

• Prepare federal and state tax returns.

• Draft memoranda for partners regarding recent tax developments and issues to be used in speeches and to be sent to clients and other offices (NYC, Washington D.C., Los Angeles).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Additional information available upon request

Shell Services International Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp, P.C. Consultant / Special Projects Tax Accountant (Contract for tax season)

Houston, Texas USA Houston, Texas USA

Apr ‘96 to Jan ‘98 Jan ’96 to Apr ‘96

(time period incl. periodic assignments)

*Mogas Industries, Inc. McGee, Wheeler & Co., P.C.

Accounting Manager Tax Accountant (Contract for tax season)

Houston, Texas USA Houston, Texas USA

May ’95 to Nov ’95 Jan ’95 to Apr ‘95

*Mission Critical Software McGee, Wheeler & Co., P.C.

Accounting Supervisor Tax Accountant

Houston, Texas USA Houston, Texas USA

May ’94 to Dec ’94 Jan ’94 to May ‘94

Associated Building Services` M.W. Kellogg FCU/ NCG Systems

Branch Accountant Accounting Internship

Houston, Texas USA Houston, Texas USA

Aug ’93 to Jan ’94 Feb ’92 to Aug ‘93

*Note: These companies are clients of McGee, Wheeler & Co., P.C.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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