Niccolò Cetti

Experience

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  Reconta Ernst & Young Spa

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Intern

  Assisted senior auditors performing basic activities, mostly regarding Inventories, Account Receivables & Payables recorded according to ITA GAAP.My major clients included different Industries, such as: -Betting (Snai SpA), -Multi-Utility (Consiag SpA - NuoveAcque SpA), -HighTech Pharmaceutical (Diesse Diagnostica Senese Srl) -Fashion (Guess SpA).

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  KPMG Italy

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2016

  Senior Auditor in the Financial Services sector.Member of KPMG Financial Instruments Specialist Group (FIS).My major clients included "MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese SpA" and Cassa di Risparmio di San Miniato Group (CARISMI) for which I have delivered extensive audit services (quarterly/half year limited review; full audit; tax review).As in-charge auditor of Banca CRAS Credito Cooper, BCC Vignole and Bancasciano Cred Coop, I developed an extensive knowledge of all the mutual credit regional system.Additionally, I was also involved in the audit of companies operating in the Hospitality Industry (Una Hotel Group) and Mechanical Industry (Rotork Srl).IFRS 9: Impact Assessment (Banca MPS). Advisory project: evaluation of the future impact of the new "IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments" endorsed by the European Union.As a valuation specialist, I have delivered the valuation of financial instruments (especially financial derivative contracts - plain vanilla and exotic) for the most of the portfolio's clients of the Florence office (including DADA SpA, Seves SpA, Dedalus SpA. and MPS Capital Services Banca per le Imprese SpA).In addition, I performed prospective and retrospective Hedge Accounting effectiveness test in accordance to IAS 39. Further, I took part in some vendor financial due diligences.Applied knowledge of Murex, Fincad, and Bloomberg. Show less

  • Senior, Audit

    Oct 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Staff Accountant

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2013
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  KPMG LLP

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2017

  Senior Associate, Audit

  Long Term International Assignment in the Audit line of the KPMG Houston (TX) office.During this period, I was involved in several external audit within the states of Texas, Louisiana and NY for major listed companies operating mainly in the Oil&Gas and Insurance Industry and by providing Integrated audit services performed in accordance with PCAOB/AICPA standard and SOX/ICOFR regulation.Major Clients were:- American National Insurance Company. Insurance services – listed in the NY Stock Exchange (ANAT)- Ensco Plc - Offshore Drilling Business. Provider of Human Resources, Submarine services & related field services to offshore Oil & Gas platform - listed in the NY Stock Exchange (ESV)- Bristow Group, Inc - Industrial Aviation Services Business. Provider of aviation services for offshore Oil & Gas platform - listed in the NY Stock Exchange (BRS)- Noble Energy, Inc. (merged with Chevron in 2020) - Oil & natural gas exploration and production company (a Fortune1000 company). Owner of offshore & onshore drilling platforms – listed in the NY Stock Exchange (NBL)- Noble Midstream Partners LP (merged with Chevron in 2020) - Oil & natural gas exploration and production company. Provider of first refinery services and distribution of Oil & gas for the Noble Energy group – newly listed in the NY Stock Exchange (NBLX) Show less

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  KPMG Italy

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2022

  Audit Manager

  As an audit manager I provided my clients with external audit & attestation services, Financial due diligences assistance, ESG Sustainability annual report preparation, and other various accounting services.Member of the Italian Department of Professional Practice for US-GAAP / SOX topics.Internal instructor and Control Quality Inspector for the Italian audit practice.Major Clients included: Nuovo Pignone Group (Baker Hughes affiliate with +$3 Billion revenues – turbomachinery for the Oil&Gas sector). Mainly integrated (SOX and US-GAAP) and statutory (ITA-GAAP) audit services, plus various attestation services. Led a team of +12 professionals;  Marazzi Group (Mohawk affiliate with +$600 Mln revenues), global leader in the production of ceramic tiles. Mainly integrated (SOX and US-GAAP) and statutory (IAS/IFRS) audit services. Led a team of +6 professionals; Vianova Group (formerly Welcome Italia Group with +€50 Mln revenues), provider of B2B telecommunication services. Various attestation/Accounting services and statutory (IAS/IFRS) audit services. Led a team of +3 professionals; Tenuta Biondi Santi (EPI Group) and Ruffino (Constellation Brands Group), renowned wine producers. ESG Sustainability assistance + statutory audit services /ITA GAAP and IAS/IFRS). Led a team of +3 professionals. Kering Group (Balenciaga/Yves Saint-Laurent/AlexanderMcQueen/Richard Ginori brands). Financial Due Diligences assistance + Statutory (ITA-GAAP) and Reporting package (IAS/IFRS) audit services. Led a team of +4 professionals.  Human Company Group, a florentine group leader in the hotelerie and restaurant sectors (+€110 Mln revenues), open-air turism in Italy with activities spread across Europe. Led a team of +3 professionals on statutory (IAS/IFRS) audit services + various accounting and attestation services. Show less

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  Baker Hughes

  Feb 2022 - now

  Sr. Financial Reporting Manager - Corporate Controllership

  With >55k employees and operating in >120 countries, Baker Hughes is a global leader in energy services and technology solutions, driving innovation and sustainability in the industry.I assist the Financial Reporting team with various tasks by help:• Preparing Baker Hughes (BKR) quarterly financial reporting package [the Masterfile for Earning Release, 10-Q/K filings]• Focusing on balance sheet analytics, balance sheet deep dives, KPIs, risk and ageing monitoring • Leading quarterly and year-end analyses necessary for BKR consolidated financial statement and reporting requirements (i.e. NCI / CTA / Equity / Related Parties / Disclosure analysis / Purchase committments)• Supporting the implementation of new accounting and industry requirements necessary for SEC filings, including reviewing new standards, establishing data collection systems, and developing review process • Liaising with Corporate, FP&A & Region/Segment/Product Companies Controllers on ad hoc initiatives such as balance sheet simplification, chart of account, Supplemental data automation (DR/CR), etc.• Driving continuous improvement in the processes related to the financial close process. Leverage analytical, leadership and creative skills to identify and implement these improvements Show less