Meet Our Team
Frank A.C. Groenewegen AA (1967), Partner. Frank started his career in accountancy more than 30 years ago in the Netherlands and has gained extensive experience in advising small and medium sized entities and non-profit organizations in practically all industries. Before he joined our firm in 2009 he has worked as a manager and partner in the Netherlands and during a 3-year period as senior-manager of Ernst & Young on Curaçao. He has specialized in CFO On Demand services, advising family owned businesses, reviews of financial forecasts and business valuations.
Arjen Pool works at Baker Tilly in Curaçao since 2002. He started his career at Ernst & Young Accountants in The Netherlands and worked several years as a financial controller for a retail and real estate company. He obtained a Master of Science in Accounting with a major in Register Accountant and graduated as Register Accountant. Arjen has lots of experience with audit and advisory at both public and semi-public companies, financial institutions (hedge funds and investment companies) in the offshore branch in the Dutch Caribbean, gaming companies (online and land-based) and wholesale and retail companies.
Ariana Alvarez-Ariza, Junior Manager, has obtained her Bachelor degree in Business Administration at the Rotterdam School of Management (Rotterdam University). She then proceeded with her Master in Business Administration with specialization in Accounting and financial management.
In the beginning of 2014 she moved to Curacao and started her career at KPMG Dutch Caribbean and Suriname as part of the audit team. After 3 years at KPMG she proceeded with her career at Baker Tilly Curaçao in June 2017.
Ariana is currently studying for the International Post Master Accountancy degree, also known as RA, via the University of Tilburg.
Adriënne Noor studied Bedrijfseconomie and Accountancy, Auditing & Control at Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Adriënne is currently pursuing her Post-master Register Accountant, via University of Tilburg. Adriënne started her professional career in Audit & Assurance in 2014 at Deloitte Dutch Caribbean and after 3.5 years she joined Baker Tilly. Adriënne has experience within several industries, including financial institutions, oil companies and utility companies.
Sue-Wen Hyman
Supervisor
hyman@bakertillycuracao.com
Sue-Wen Hyman, Supervisor, started her professional career at PwC Dutch Caribbean.
After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Auditing and Controlling at the University of Curaçao, she moved to The Netherlands in 2014 to pursue her Master’s degree in Accountancy.
While being in The Netherlands she worked at PwC Utrecht where she gained experience in various industries ranging from healthcare, financial institutions, and retail.
After completing her Master of Science in Accountancy at the Nyenrode Business University she moved back to Curaçao and joined Baker Tilly as of May 2019.
Sue-Wen is fluent in Papiamentu, Dutch, English, and Spanish. She is currently pursuing her Postmaster degree at Tilburg University.
Lis-Marina Felix Pita, Senior Assistant Accountant joined Baker Tilly in Curaçao in January 2019 and has a Bachelor's degree in Business & Economics.
Lis-Marina graduated nominal at the University of Curacao in 2018. She takes pleasure into executing each task to the best of her abilities, while she always keeps an open ear for constructive feedback. She finalized her pre-master degree in 2020 and will start studying for her Master's Degree in Accountancy in 2021.
Lis-Marina is fluent in Dutch, English, Papiamentu, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Lis-Marina has experience with compilation engagements, review and audit engagements within several industries, including Hospitality, Foundations, Banks & Financial Services.Elles Nijhuis
nijhuis@bakertillycuracao.com
Elles Nijhuis (1991) joined Baker Tilly in August 2021 as Senior Assistant Accountant.
She started her career in forensic psychiatric healthcare and obtained a master's degree in Forensic Psychology at Tilburg University and a master's degree in Forensic Criminology at Leiden University.
In 2019 she made a career switch to accountancy. She then started at Baker Tilly in the Netherlands and studied at Nyenrode Business University. After that, she joined Baker Tilly in Curacao and started her International Post-Master Accountancy at Tilburg University.
Noraly van Thijs joined Baker Tilly in Curaçao in September 2019 as Assistant Accountant. Noraly has obtained her nominal Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and Controlling in 2019 at the University of Curaçao. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science degree in Accountancy.
She is fluent in Papiamentu, English, Dutch, and Spanish. She is a very responsible, studiously, and social person. Noraly is ambitious to learn and is looking forward to building her professional career within Baker Tilly.
Victoria Vieira Alves
vieiraalves@bakertillycuracao.com
Victoria Vieira Alves, Assistant Accountant joined Baker Tilly Curaçao in March 2021 and has a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy & Controlling. Victoria graduated nominal from the University of Curacao in 2019.
She started her professional career at Innovo Accountancy & Advisory where she gained experience in compilation engagements within several industries, including hospitality and aviation.
Victoria is fluent in Dutch, English, Papiamentu, Portuguese, and Spanish. She is eager to learn and is always open to feedback and suggestions in order to improve her professional and personal self. Victoria is looking forward to adding value to clients while building her professional career within Baker Tilly.
She joined Baker Tilly in Curacao in the beginning of 2013 and has finished her post Master Register Accountant at ICUC Curaçao in the beginning of 2014.
Dionne Heymans (1985) started her career in the Netherlands in 2007 working for PwC Amsterdam. In 2008 she obtained her degree in Master of Accountancy & Control from the University of Amsterdam and that year she moved to Curaçao to work for PwC Curaçao. She finished her post Master Register Accountant at ICUC Curaçao in 2015. She has worked on audit engagements in various industries including local government entities, aviation, retail, tourism, manufacturing, chemical, banking, pension fund & healthcare.
Dionne has experience in review, advisory and compilation engagements. From June 2019 to 2021 she worked as Controller for a subsidiary of a Fortune Global 500 company. She joined Baker Tilly Curaçao in February 2021.
Marit Kuiper (1993), Junior Manager, joined Baker Tilly in September 2015. She studied Business Administration at the Hanzehogeschool Groningen and she obtained her bachelor degree in 2015. Marit did her internships at KPMG St. Maarten and Papagayo (located at Curaçao). After completing her studies she decided to return to Curaçao. Marit is currently studying for the post Bachelor AA at the Inter-Continental University of the Caribbean.
Harmon Hansen (1988), Supervisor, graduated from the University of Curaçao with a Bachelor’s degree in Auditing and Controlling. In 2011 Harmon started his professional career at Stichting BAB where he gained experience in a wide range of fiscal matters and tax audits. In the beginning of 2015 he started working at KPMG Dutch Caribbean where he gained experience on audit engagements in various industries which include large local government entities, healthcare, trust and retail. Harmon joined Baker Tilly in Curacao in January 2018 and is active in the audit practice. He is fluent in English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamentu. He is currently pursuing his CPA degree.
Stephanie Poussin (1989), Assistant Accountant, obtained her bachelor degree in Science in Accountancy and Controlling at the University of Curaçao (UoC) in 2014. After her graduation she worked as Junior Assistant Accountant at Accountantskantoor H.G.M. Jourdain B.V. Working at this accounting firm she gained experiences in auditing and compilation of financial statement and also bookkeeping. Stephanie joined Baker Tilly in March 2017. In September 2017 she started with her master in accounting at the University of Curaçao.
Patrycja Wyszumirska
Patrycja Wyszumirska (1991), Senior Assistant Accountant, graduated her bachelor's degree in Business Economics at the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. After her graduation, she worked as an Assistant Accountant a small accountancy firm in the Netherlands. Patrycja joined Baker Tilly in February 2020. In 2020 she also started with her study to become a certified accountant.
Nicole Da Silva Teixeira
Nicole da Silva Teixeira, Senior Assistant Accountant, joined Baker Tilly in Curaçao in March 2020. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at Hogeschool Rotterdam.
Before returning to her hometown, Nicole gained valuable work experience at KPMG in the Netherlands.
Nicole has experience in subsidy audits and financial statement audits.
Vince Naar
Vince Naar joined Baker Tilly as an Assistant Accountant in Curaçao in February 2020. Vince obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Controlling at the University of Curaçao (UoC). After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, Vince went to the Netherlands to pursue a Master of Science degree at Tilburg University. After graduating in January 2020, he returned to Curaçao and joined the Baker Tilly team.
Vince worked at KPMG Dutch Caribbean and at a local consultancy company for 5 years while obtaining his bachelor’s degree, where he gained experience in auditing combined with knowledge of the operations of various types of companies.
Jeanefrey Sporkslede
Jeanefrey Sporkslede joined Baker Tilly as an Assistant Accountant in Curaçao in August 2021. Jeanefrey obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy at the University of the Dutch Caribbean (UDC) in August 2020. Jeanefrey did her first internship at Innovo Accountancy and Advisory where she gained experience in bookkeeping, compilation of financial statements, tax declarations and salary administration for clients.
She did her 2nd internship at Deloitte Dutch Caribbean in the Audit department, where she gained experience in compilation of financial statements and audits of different accounts.
After graduating Jeanefrey worked at Kooyman B.V. as a Logistic Assistant. At Kooyman her responsibilities were mainly the booking administration for freight, transport, handling and the pending expecting costs for the logistic department. Jeanefrey is looking forward to continuing her work journey at Baker Tilly.
Arthur C. van Aalst, Tax Partner, obtained his law degree from the University Leiden in 1998. He has a master in Direct Taxation and Tax Advocacy. In addition, Arthur followed several JD and LL.M courses at the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. In 1999, Arthur joined the law firm NautaDutilh as tax attorney. He worked for NautaDutilh’s offices in Rotterdam and New York. Arthur also worked as tax lawyer for RSM Niehe Lancée Kooy and Ernst&Young and developed himself as a specialist in the field of international tax law and legal tax proceedings.
Arthur is the author of several legal articles in Dutch tax journals and the Dutch Financial Times and knows exactly how to convert difficult tax legislation or tax science into practical advices. Arthur specializes in the taxation aspects of:
– the organization and reorganization of international groups;
– the (re-)financing of loans;
– mergers and acquisitions
– the purchase, sale or renting of real estate;
– international transactions; and
– due diligence, (second) opinions and transfer pricing issues.
In addition, Arthur has a wide experience in the field of legal tax proceedings; from the local court up to and including the Supreme Court.
Miluska Willems, Tax Compliance Associate, started her career in 2007 at Loyens & Loeff as a legal assistant. She obtained her bachelor's degree in law at the University of the Dutch Caribbean in 2014. After almost 8 years of experience at Loyens & Loef she also gained experience in the insurance industry as a commercial back-officer. Then she worked for 2 years at an administration office. Miluska has ample experience in several areas. She is a dedicated professional.
Miluska joined Baker Tilly in Curacao in 2019 and is active in the tax compliance
Nyangela Martis
Nyangela is fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu.
Charel Verheggen (1989), Tax Advisor, obtained her bachelor's degree in Fiscal Law and Economics from the University of Curaçao in 2014. In 2012 Charel started her professional career as a tax assistant with a small tax firm in Curacao. In 2013 she worked as a tax trainee at the law firm Spigt Dutch Caribbean. Charel joined Baker Tilly Curaçao in 2014 and is active in the tax compliance and tax advice practice and she is a specialist in the field of wage tax and social security premiums.
She successfully completed the education of "Register Belastingadviseur" (Registered Tax Advisor) in February 2019.
Charel is fluent in Dutch and English.
Anjli A. Finessi, Tax Partner, obtained her Master’s degree in Fiscal Law from the University of Amsterdam in 2002 and her AB from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, U.S.A., in 1990. Between college and law school, Anjli worked in the International Banking Department of Coudert Brothers, a law firm in New York City, and in the international tax department of Price Waterhouse in Tokyo, Japan. Anjli interned at Loyens & Loeff Curaçao in 1999 and was asked to join the firm as a tax adviser in 2000 while finishing her degree in the Netherlands. During that time, Anjli also interned at the Loyens & Loeff Amsterdam and Rotterdam offices. In 2005 she left Loyens & Loeff to join MeesPierson Intertrust in Curaçao where she stayed until 2008.
While at MeesPierson Intertrust, Anjli acquired extensive knowledge of corporate and fiduciary services. She re-joined Loyens & Loeff in 2008 as Senior Associate Tax for both Curaçao and Aruba where she specialized in international corporate and personal (re)structuring, structured loans and (re)financing, aircraft leasing and cross-border asset protection and estate planning, with a particular focus on Latin American High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and so-called multi-Latinas (international conglomerates established and operating mainly in Central and South America and the Caribbean).
Anjli is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is fluent in written and spoken English, Spanish, Dutch and Italian.
Maria Agatha-Chan (1973), Tax Compliance Associate, studied Finance and Control at the HES in Amsterdam. She started her career in the banking and finance industry working for Aegon and ING Bank in the Netherlands. After 20 years of professional working experience in the Dutch financial markets, Maria moved to Curaçao and joined Baker Tilly in Curacao in 2010. Maria provides tax compliance services and is responsible for database management.
Militza is fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish and Papiamentu.
Jeroen Diekerhof has joined our team as per October 1st, 2016 as Tax Advisor.
He graduated from the Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands with a master’s degree in Fiscal Law.
As Tax Advisor, Jeroen drafts tax returns, advices and memos for clients. He likes the contact with the colleagues of his department and enjoys searching for and analyzing information in order to provide advice to clients.
Jeroen is fluent in Dutch and English.
Ashwini Gossai ACCA MBA
Senior Assistant Accountant
gossai@bakertillysxm.com
Ashwini Gossai, is a chartered certified accountant and Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) as of 2018. She completed her MBA with Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University beginning of 2021.
Combining the ACCA) title and the MBA provides an individual with special skills and the ability to manage accounts, people (teamwork and motivation) and the organization as a whole.
She has worked in several roles over her student life and professional career spanning more than five (5) years, gaining experience in accounting, administration and general management.
In January 2019 she joined Baker Tilly St. Maarten. She has acquired further experience in the area of audit, special purpose audit, compilation of financial statements and other assignments.
Her Industry experience exists of: Financial institutions; Government; Non- profit; Tourism and Retail. Ashwini is credited with being detail-oriented, a team player and organized with a zest for efficiency and productivity.
Kess Lusia
Kess Lusia, Assistant accountant, joined Baker Tilly in November 2020. Born in Amsterdam and raised on St. Maarten.
He completed a Bachelor of science in International Business Administration
and shortly after received his Master of Science degree in Organizational Change & Consulting at the Erasmus University. He started off his career as a SAP functional IT consultant. Last year Kess decided to return to St. Maarten to assist his father with his consultancy firm and joined Baker Tilly in November 2020 as assistant accountant.
Kess also enjoys sports such as long distance running, hiking and has a passion for music, namely by bringing St. Maarten music artists into the spotlight with his podcast/show.
Robert Wientjes
Andrea Lewis (1983), Supervisor, graduated from Florida State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance. Andrea also graduated with a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance at Keller Graduate School of Management. She joined Baker Tilly St. Maarten in 2008. Her expertise includes but is not limited to the set-up of organizations financial administration and general procedures. Andrea has 10+ years of experience in financial accounting services which specializes in advisory and structuring of small to medium size businesses, government institutions, utility companies, industrial organization, and medical institutions.
Alvin Martin
Alvin Martin (1993), Junior Assistant Accountant, joined Baker Tilly St. Maarten in August 2021 as a Junior Assistant Accountant. Born and raised on St. Maarten. In 2017, he acquired his associate degree as a Business Administrator at ROC Midden Nederland in Utrecht. While studying, he gained a year of work experience working under the guidance of an accountant in the Netherlands.
He returned to the island due to the hard times of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. He hopes to grow his career and gain more knowledge in his field while working at Baker Tilly.
Maarten C. Tervoort (1984), Tax Advisor, graduated from the University of Maastricht (NL) with a master in International Tax Law in 2008. After his graduation, he worked for an internationally oriented accountancy and tax consultancy firm in Eindhoven (NL) for over 4 years. In this period, Maarten gained extensive experience in international structures and in wage tax and formal tax issues.
Maarten’s interest in foreign tax structures and new fiscal regimes resulted in working for the Tax department of Bonaire, Statia and Saba (BES) as tax inspector. In the 2.5 years as tax inspector, he educated colleague tax inspectors on all different forms of taxation on the BES, and foremost in formal tax law and litigation.
Maarten joined Baker Tilly in St. Maarten in 2014 as Tax Manager and became managing director in 2018.
Suhéély Kronstadt
Tax Assistant
kronstadt@bakertillysxm.com
Suhéély Kronstadt-Margaritha (1991) joined Baker Tilly in June 2019 as Tax Assistant. She graduated from the University of Curacao and obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Fiscal Law and Economics.
Suheely gained experience in Curaçao fiscal law during her internships at the Tax Inspection office and the SBAB in Curaçao.
She plans on pursuing her Master of Fiscal Law in the near future.
Paula de Bruijn
Paula worked for several tax advisory firms in the Netherlands, where she gained experience in different areas of tax law, before moving to St. Maarten. Although her focus is on advising on matters of corporate tax law, she is equally at home advising her clients on matters of personal income tax as well as indirect taxation.
Danny Bol (1970), Financial and Tax Consultant. After obtaining his Bachelor in SPD and CB Tax Consultancy, Danny has gained wide ranged working experience in The Netherlands as a Relation Manager Accountancy, Interim Financial Controller and as a Financial & Tax Consultant. Danny moved to Bonaire in 2004 and has worked for the Baker Tilly in Bonaire since 2010. His main focus is transparency, quality, efficiency.
