Stephany Hughes MSc
About Stephany Hughes MSc
Stephany Hughes is a Financial Accountant EMEA specializing in month-end closing processes under USGAAP standards. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting and has extensive experience in general ledger maintenance, account analysis, and preparing SOx documentation for internal audits.
Work at Tennant
Stephany Hughes has been employed at Tennant Company as a Financial Accountant EMEA, focusing on the UK, Ireland, and Spain since 2019. In this role, she specializes in month-end closing processes in accordance with USGAAP standards. Her responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, account analysis, and preparing SOx documentation for internal audits. Hughes also utilizes Blackline software for monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Stephany Hughes holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting from Tilburg University, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also pursued a Post-Master in Accounting at the same institution from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at NBA, where she completed the Praktijkopleiding tot Register Accountant (RA). Hughes began her academic journey at Colegio Arubano, where she achieved a high school diploma (VWO) from 2003 to 2009, focusing on the E&M package. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from Fontys Hogescholen from 2009 to 2012.
Professional Background
Before joining Tennant Company, Stephany Hughes gained valuable experience in various accounting roles. She worked at EY as a Staff Audit from 2015 to 2019, where she contributed to external audits. Prior to that, she held positions at SupportPunt Eindhoven, serving as a Financieel-administratief medewerker from 2014 to 2015 and as a Stagiaire Accountancy in 2010. Additionally, she completed a three-month internship at RSM Wehrens Mennen De Vries in 2012, further enhancing her practical accounting skills.
Key Responsibilities
In her current role at Tennant Company, Stephany Hughes engages in various key responsibilities that are essential for financial management. She is involved in general ledger maintenance and account analysis, ensuring the integrity of financial data. Hughes is also responsible for preparing SOx documentation, which is crucial for internal audits. Her expertise in month-end closing processes under USGAAP standards and her proficiency with Blackline software for balance sheet reconciliations contribute to the overall efficiency of the finance team.