Abigail Henry

• Conducted comprehensive research on financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements to support company-wide adherence to global standards.
• Delivered detailed royalty reporting for major clients, including Kodak, HP, Paramount and Mattel, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Interpreted and analyzed complex financial data to confirm alignment with both local and international regulatory frameworks.
• Maintained organized and accurate compliance documentation to facilitate internal audits and external regulatory reviews.
• Demonstrated deep knowledge of Sales Tax, VAT, and GST/HST principles, ensuring full compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managed monthly sales tax filings across 48 U.S. states for two corporate entities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Calculated and filed VAT returns for multiple European countries, ensuring compliance with EU tax directives.
• Oversaw GST/HST filings for Canadian operations, maintaining compliance with provincial and federal tax regulations.
• Coordinated the preparation and submission of compliance applications for new business entities and account setups.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with legal, audit, risk, and finance teams to support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Acted as liaison with regulatory authorities during audits and compliance inquiries, ensuring smooth interactions and favorable outcomes.
• Identified and resolved discrepancies in sales commission reports, leading to annual cost savings of $60,000.
• Automated the royalty reporting process using Power BI, significantly improving accuracy and efficiency.
• Earned recognition from executive leadership for delivering impactful results and demonstrating exceptional ownership.
• Streamlined and standardized the royalty reporting workflow, reducing manual effort and turnaround time.

Founded Global threads to create a sustainable fair trade revenue generation platform for Global artisans to sell exquisite and artistic, handicraft products to retailers as well as direct consumers. The organization's primary purpose is to empower women who face socio-economic challenges.

• Monitored daily Net Asset Values (NAVs) for all funds. Prepared and distributed comprehensive financial reports and packages.
• Efficiently coordinated review of financial statements by internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributed to board materials, monthly distributions, and special reports.
• Liaised with the trading desk, corporate actions team, and back office on behalf of the finance director.
• Participated in monthly operational calls to share insights and collaborate on solutions.
• Achieved 25% efficiency gain by implementing continuous process improvement in financial and business workflows, leading to elimination of redundancy and paperwork.
• Improved data interpretability through enhanced documentation and explanations, leading to better understanding and utilization of financial information.
• Leveraged financial tools and industry benchmarks to perform in-depth analysis, identifying and recommending actionable strategies and alternative courses of action.
• Played a key role in safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting, directly impacting the accuracy and credibility of information presented to stakeholders.
• Contributed to a more efficient and scalable environment, facilitating seamless process execution during periods of growth or staff turnover.
• Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
• Reduced process inefficiencies by identifying bottlenecks and recommending targeted solutions.

• Spearheaded financial analysis for the Equity derivatives division, driving informed decision-making and optimizing trading performance. Delivered real-time (T+1) insights through the generation, review, and analysis of the P&L account.
• Crafted insightful commentary for the Delta One Desk, meticulously explaining P&L variances on securities and providing clear justifications.
• Empowered three new hires by delivering comprehensive training, accelerating their understanding of key business processes.
• Gained recognition from Regional Product Controller and Senior Management for consistently resolving issues with accuracy and efficiency.
• Managed the largest and most intricate P&L account in the European Markets Division, exceeding €500 million in value.
• Facilitated the Annual Finance Town Hall, drawing 500 global participants and senior executives.
• Performed in-depth reviews of trader activity, verifying the presence of appropriate hedges and mitigating potential risks.
• Generated detailed monthly balance sheets with insightful commentary and justifications, providing stakeholders with clear financial insights.
• Streamlined operations by modernizing processes and eliminating redundancies, enhancing overall effectiveness and quality.
• Ensured regulatory compliance through meticulous checks, safeguarding the organization's financial integrity.
• Efficiently resolved an average of 15 ad hoc requests per day, exceeding expectations and providing exceptional customer service.

• Investigated the effectiveness of floating rate bonds as a hedge against market volatility in the treasury department.
• Analyzed historical data and market trends to assess the performance of floating rate bonds compared to fixed-rate bonds during periods of high volatility.
• Provided recommendations to the treasury team regarding the potential benefits of incorporating floating rate bonds into the investment portfolio.