Aside from her corporate career, Ms. Costa has owned a clothing company, GraziAlley, since 2019.
CYPRESS, TX, August 07, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Grazielly D. Costa has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Costa is an experienced certified public accountant and corporate controller presently affiliated with Petrobras America Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Best known as Petrobras, the state-owned Brazilian multinational corporation is based in Rio de Janeiro and serves the petroleum industry. Excelling in her position, Ms. Costa Joined Petrobras America Inc. in 2021 and specializes in overseeing all internal controls, general accounting, finance, and more. Because the organization is growing considerably, she aims eventually be considered for a higher-level role in finance and accounting.
Having served in the same position since being hired, Ms. Costa was recruited from Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies. She also worked for KPMG in Brazil and in the US, beginning her career in public accounting in 2003 in Brazil, and rising to senior manager in 2014 in the US. Ms. Costa took a brief hiatus from the company to work for Calpine Corporation, America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, as an internal audit manager between 2016 and 2018. During her years with KPMG, Ms. Costa notably had the opportunity to work in data analytics and was nominated as a lead champion. As a liaison, she also supported the human resources department in assisting international professionals joining its Houston location. Ms. Costa left KPMG in 2020 during the global pandemic.
Aside from her corporate career, Ms. Costa has owned a clothing company, GraziAlley, since 2019. Striving to help women see the natural beauty in themselves through her pieces, she offers quality styles and innovative design trends that are both functional and beautiful. Sold online via Ms. Costa's website at www.GraziAlley.com, customers can browse and purchase from a large selection of outerwear. Customers also have a "Try It, Before You Buy It" option. Moreover, for those interested, individuals can book a visit online to try clothing on at its Houston location. GraziAlley also offers its customers a membership opportunity to its Essential Club. As a member of the Essential Club, its customers receive a box of clothes to try on at home, with the frequency of their preference.
Civically invested, Ms. Costa has been associated with multiple organizations, including Boys and Girls Country and through its church ministries at Second Baptist. She also sponsors several charitable organizations, including World Vision International and the Christian Family Ministry in England, donates to The Seed Project, a nonprofit organization that supports patients seeking cancer treatment in Brazil, and has participated in the MS150 Bike Ride.
Ms. Costa graduated from PUC-SC in Brazil in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. She subsequently initiated a Master of Business Administration in Finance, Accounting, and Audit from Fundação Getulio Vargas, also in Brazil in 2008. Ms. Costa did not graduate as she moved to the US in 2011. She also received credentials as a certified public accountant. Ms. Costa is active with several industry-related organizations, including Brazil Texas Chamber of Commerce (BRATECC), and The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). She is also a prominent member of the Mindful Business Women Association (MBW) and the Brazilian Association of Women Entrepreneurs (AME).
Honoring her hard work and dedication in the accounting industry, Ms. Costa was recognized by KPMG US and Brazil with several internal awards during her tenure. She attributes her success to her determination, resilience, adaptability, and internal motivation to achieve goals.
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