Wendy Van Zuijlen Ra /Cpa
About Wendy Van Zuijlen Ra /Cpa
Wendy Van Zuijlen is the Director of Finance at TOMS in Amsterdam, with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various organizations and regions.
Current Role as Director Finance at TOMS
Wendy Van Zuijlen currently serves as the Director Finance at TOMS, based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this capacity, she oversees the financial strategy and operations of the company. Her role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Wendy's extensive background in finance equips her to handle the complexities of financial management within TOMS, contributing to the company's financial health and strategic planning.
Previous Position as Manager Accounting at TOMS
Prior to her current role, Wendy served as the Manager Accounting at TOMS from 2018 to 2020 in Amsterdam. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing the accounting department, overseeing financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records. Wendy's contributions in this position played a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of TOMS' financial data, laying the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to Director Finance.
Experience with Médecins Sans Frontières
Wendy played significant roles at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). In 2017, she served as the Interim Head of Accounting & Compliance at MSF India for three months in New Delhi. Before that, she was the Financial Coordinator for MSF Turkey, Syria, and Iraq from 2016 to 2017, based in Erbil, Iraq. In these roles, she managed financial operations in conflict zones, ensuring compliance with international financial standards and protocols while providing essential financial oversight in challenging environments.
Role as Directiecontroller Audio at NPO
From 2013 to 2016, Wendy worked as the Directiecontroller Audio at NPO in Hilversum. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing financial controls related to audio productions. Her duties included budget management, financial reporting, and ensuring the financial integrity of audio-related projects. Wendy's experience at NPO allowed her to enhance her expertise in managing financial operations within the media industry.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Wendy holds a postgraduate degree in Registeraccountant (RA/CPA) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), which she completed between 1995 and 1999. Additionally, she studied at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences from 1991 to 1995. Wendy has also participated in continuing education programs at the Nederlandse Beroepsorganisatie van Accountants (NBA). Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in financial management and accounting.