Experience

Soverino Real Eastate Management Group

• Luxembourg
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Finance Officer

  • Feb 2017 - Present



VSL International Ltd.

• Switzerland
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• VSL Switzerland & Central Europe - Regional Chief Finance Officer

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2017

  - Responsible for the consolidated financial information of VSL entities in Switzerland, Poland and Czech Republic,- Responsible for reporting to Group management based in Paris,- Management of local finance managers in charge of accounts, cost control and financial planning,- In charge of SAP implementation within local entities in Switzerland.

• VSL Australia & New Zealand - Chief Finance Officer

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2015

  Key missions:- Responsible for financial forecasting and reporting to Group management based in Hong Kong and Paris,- Responsible for projects performance monitoring and development of cost control culture across the organization,- Management of stakeholders: banks, external auditors, lawyers, tax advisors and tax authorities,- In charge of the implementation of Group Internal Control principles within the organisation,- Responsible for corporate compliance, adequate insurance coverage and exchange risk management,- Active involvement in the definition of marketing strategies and projects bidding processes.Key Achievements:- Restructured the company and rationalized processes allowing significant overheads savings,- Defined a new reporting structure based on business lines performance, - Successfully implemented the new Group ERP (SAP), including the reorganisation of the Accounts team and the setting up of a shared services centre with other Group entities in Australia,- Set up and managed two joint ventures with partners for the execution of construction projects.Transverse missions for VSL Group:- Prepared and completed the Transfer pricing documentation including intercompany agreements,- Developed cost control training modules and offered training sessions to selected VSL Group engineers in Dubai, Hong Kong and Sydney. Show less

• VSL India - Chief Finance Officer

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2012

  Key Responsibilities: same as above.Key Achievements:- Improved working capital and net cash situation thanks to better client management, successful collection of outstanding receivables and monitoring of unbilled revenue,- Organised the sale of non-core plant & equipment and the closure of non-core offices and yards, in relation with the CEO and COO.- Recruited and set up reliable and effective accounts and cost control teams,- Defined and implemented a consistent grading system and salary structure, including HR policies and procedures. Show less



Bouygues Construction

• France
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Internal Auditor

  • Feb 2005 - Aug 2010

  General audits of subsidiaries in France and overseas aiming at assessing operational risks management (commercial, legal and contractual reviews) and the reliability of financial information (accounting, cost control, tax and treasury reviews), including the definition of action plans for audited entities: - Building activities in France, Morocco and UAE, - Foundations, Earth moving and Civil Works in Spain, Portugal, West Africa, UAE, Hong Kong, China and India, - Energy, public lighting and city services in France and in the United Kingdom. Organization audits focussed on processes optimization: - Reorganization of the purchasing function within Bouygues Construction Group, - Redefinition of accounting processes related to expenses claims. Acquisition audits (due diligence) in France and in Czech Republic in liaison with the Group M&A department: - Accounting and cost control reviews to assess the profitability level of targeted companies, - Identification of risk areas (off balance sheet items, business pipeline, operational performance, legal & HR issues). Show less



Andersen

• Paris Area, France

• Junior Auditor

  • Aug 2001 - Mar 2002

  - Audited the main captions of the Balance sheet and P&L of Middle market companies - Audited the main captions of the Balance sheet and P&L of Middle market companies



French Embassy in South Africa

• Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Junior Consultant

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2000