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FreelanceSenior Consultant
Jan. 2023Zug, SwitzerlandSenior Consultant with extensive experience specializing in Business Process Optimization, Financial Analysis, Audit, and Internal Controls. Proficiency in analyzing complex financial data and implementing robust control systems positions me as a strategic asset to any company aiming to strengthen its financial integrity and operational excellence.
Zurich InsuranceSenior Consultant
Jun. 2022 - Dec. 2022Zurich, SwitzerlandSenior consultant for the project implementation of the Internal Controls Integrated Framework (ICIF) for the Transformation and Technology unit of Zurich Insurance.
SYNLAB Suisse SAFinance Business Partner/Internal Control Project Leader
Dec. 2018 - Jun. 2022Lucerne Area, SwitzerlandAchievements: • Project Lead: Established project charter and team for migration of Laboratory Information System. • Finance Business Partner: Developed Valuation Cash Flow model and reporting for lease valuations (IFRS 16). • Project Lead: Internal Control System implementation and remediation for six key processes: Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Payroll, Treasury and Fixed Assets.
• Compliance Support: Responsible for remediation of compliance issues for payments to consultants, health care providers and networks.
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Support: Assemble database of processors and controllers.
Traxco AGOperations Manager
May. 2015 - Mar. 2018Zug, SwitzerlandManaged all aspects of import/export trade operations including inquires, quotes, tenders, purchase order and sales order processing, shipping, logistics, customs processing, invoicing, accounts receivable and payable, accounting, and master data maintenance. Achievements: • Migration of existing sales and accounting processes to new platform Bexio.
SBS Swiss Business SchoolDoctoral Student and Lecturer Finance and Risk Management
Jun. 2010 - Dec. 2015Zurich, SwitzerlandTaught seminars at the University of Applied Sciences (Baltic Management Studies) in Stralsund Germany, SBS Swiss Business School in Zurich and Rockfield College of Science and Technology in Zurich on International Finance and Risk Management.
Alstom PowerInternal Controls Director Finance
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009Baden, SwitzerlandTeam: Managed 10 colleagues.
Led division internal control and risk management functions to ensure compliance of key processes with Corporate Internal Control standards and Sector Directives. Achievements: • Restructured and centralized risk management process, covering both strategic and operational risks and including risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Significant contribution to team on Governance, Risks and Compliance to configure and implement SAP GRC Access Control Suite. • Integration of renewable energy (Wind) business into the Internal Control framework.
• Oversight of seven fraud investigations.
Johnson ElectricInternal Audit Manager Europe/Americas
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007Mürten, SwitzerlandTeam: Managed 3 colleagues.
Set up and directed new internal audit division. Achievements: • Established, organized and lead Internal Audit division in Europe and Americas.
• Designed and implemented an Internal Audit Risk Assessment based on the COSO Internal Control framework.
PfizerAudit Supervisor
Feb. 2001 - Oct. 2006New York, NY USATeam: Managed 2 - 10 colleagues per assignment
Lead domestic and worldwide audit (SOX) engagements. Achievements: • Restructured Corporate Internal Audit risk control matrices in line with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Oversight of Corporate Integrity Agreement.
• Effectively planned and participated in over 100 audits/special projects of the company’s divisions, departments and subsidiaries.
United Healthcare (Ingenix)Project Manager
Sep. 1997 - Oct. 2000Overland Park, KS USAManaged full life cycle software and web-based application projects. Achievements: • Successfully integrated online web applications for two large banks post-merger.
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