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Lowe

Madrid, Spain

Professional Summary

Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Financial Controller with a demonstrated track record of the preparation and analysis of financial reports and to summarize and forecast financial position. Experienced in US GAAP, SOX 404 implementation (COSO 3D Framework) through supervising/assisting in the description, (re)design, review, analysis, testing, remediation and evaluation of different departments/processes/controls. Proven expertise in driving efficiency, customer relationships (internal as well external) and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Motivated and detailed supervisor with hands-on mentality directing financial and operational teams to support achievement of corporate goals and objectives.

Work/Education

Work Experience

Lowe / Financial Controller

2008 - Present

Position of Financial Controller directly reporting to the agency Finance Director and Managing Director.

Key Activities:
*Supervise the administration department
*Prepare month close package local-US GAAP
*Contact for Parent Company IPG

IPG / Area Controller Central Europe

2006 - 2008

Position as Area Controller at EMEA Corporate Group monitoring the Financial Reporting Process of the different Advertising & Media agencies:
•McCann Erickson
•Lowe
•Draft/FCB
•Initiative Media/Universal Media
•Constituent Management Group

Key Activities are:
•Intermediate between agencies and Interpublic Corporate activities (Financial Reporting, Statutory Reporting, Legal, SOX & Internal audit.)
•Financial Review Activities:
o (Pre) Month Close Review
o Revenue/Account Reconciliation
o Variance Analysis
o Agency Key Financial Staff Assessment
o Preiodical Site Visits to Agencies

McCann Erickson / EMEA Sarbanes Oxley Regional Coordinator

2005 - 2006

Oversee & coordinate a team of about 10 people (internal & external) responsible for the proper documentation, remediation, and implementation of the SOX Certification for the regions; Scandinavia, Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland & Austria. This in close cooperation with local Finance Controllers and CFO’s.
Key Achievement:
-Coordination of the successful documentation of key Control Activities.
-Coordination of the creation of deficiency reports and remediation plans.
-Contact Person for External Auditors

New Skies / Interim Manager Financial Accounting

2005 - 2005

Interim position at the Corporate Finance Department:
•Reporting to the Director Worldwide Reporting and the Financial Controller;
•Assist in the Financial Accounting;
•Assist in Management Reporting/Consolidation;
•Assist in the preparation for Sarbanes Oxley 404.

Borland Software / Assistant Controller

2001 - 2005

•Reporting directly to Region Controller and Director of Finance & Operations;
•Supervising Finance & Operations department at Shared Service Centre (7 persons) as well as local offices (3 persons);
•Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting of 5 countries;
•Prepare Financial reporting for Corporate office in the USA;
•Shared responsibilities for SOX implementation;
•Responsible for for Credit Control, Cash Management ,VAT and Wage Tax reporting of 5 countries.

Emery Worldwide / Financial Quality Analyst

2000 - 2001

•Reporting directly to Financial Quality Manager and European Area Manager;
•Analysing and reviewing current operations on quality of service and work;
•Assist in day-to-day business of Finance & Operations at Shared Service Centre;
•Responsible for Financial Services for Charter & Flight operations.

EuroStewart (Stewart Enterprise) / Financial Analyst

1999 - 2000

•Reporting Directly to Financial Manager and area Director;
•Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial analysis;
•Software development in Microsoft Excel;
•Responsible for the office bookkeeping;
•Responsible for VAT and Wage Tax reporting.

KPMG / Trainee Auditor

1997 - 1999

•Auditing Annual Reports and describing the Financial Information Systems;
•Incidentally involved in Consultancy Projects.