Short Paper on Wal-Mart
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For my study guide.... Please write a paper about the international financial manager of Wal-Mart. This is the individual who is in charge of international financial management at Wal-Mart. Also, describe the position they hold in the firm?
What is his/her background?
Discuss his/her approach to managing foreign risks? Give examples.
Expectations:
Write 2-3 pages, identifying and providing a profile of the international finance office of Wal-Mart.
Research and provide illustrations of how Wal-Mart manages international finance and FX risk.
List supporting references and cite sources.
APA Format.
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International Financial Manager of Wal-Mart
Currently, Thomas M. Schoewe is international financial manager of Wal-Mart, Inc. He holds the positions of chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president in Wal-Mart. He is responsible for accounting, tax, treasury, internal auditing & business planning, insurance, benefit management, risk management & global security, financial services, and other key areas of Wal-Mart (Wal-mart All-Star Collectible Cards: Tom Schoewe, CFO, 2010). Finance manager of Wal-Mart is also responsible to manage international finance and foreign exchange risk that are important factors for a company in global business environment.
Background:
Thomas M. Schoewe has completed his graduation from Loyola University of Chicago with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He completed his MBA from university of Chicago. Thomas M. Schoewe started his career with Beatrice Consumer Durable Inc. in Chicago as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and controller. After this, he joined Black & Decker in 1986 as senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 1993 to 1999 (Wal-Mart Stores, 2010). He joined Wal-Mart in 2000 and next year he named as the member in Board of Director. He also named as the member in audit committee of Centex Corporation in 2001 while working with Wal-Mart. He is also the member of ...
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