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Francesco PUGLIESE

LAUSANNE

En résumé

Results oriented, dynamic manager in international / multicultural environments with over 10 years' professional experience serving multinational companies across diverse industries. Possess extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of internal audit, internal controls, process improvement methodologies, and medium-size Internal Audit Department management. Experienced in pre- and post-acquisition due diligences, project management, SOX 404 controls, and fraud investigations. Fluent in English, French and Italian.

Mes compétences :
Internal audit
Internal Control
Sarbanes oxley
Risk Assessment
Project management
Fraud
Finance
Due Dilligence
SOX

Entreprises

  • MSC Crociere SA - Corporate Internal Audit Manager

    2010 - maintenant INTERNAL AUDIT:
    - Established the Corporate Internal Audit Function, reporting directly to the company’s board and covering all group entities worldwide
    - Work closely with Corporate and local Senior Management, establishing strong relationships to build trust and confidence in the new Internal Audit Function
    - Prepare the annual risk assessment, formulate the audit plan and allocate either internal or external resources to each engagement
    - Conduct intake and exit meetings with senior management; prepare final audit reports; provide guidance and supervise staff
    - Manage the relationship with external auditors and consultants

    DD AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:
    - Conduct Due Diligence reviews and post-acquisition integration processes
    - Manage critical projects and processes implementation from inception to completion: understand key business needs, conduct feasibility and cost/opportunity studies, appoint teams, define action plans, and supervise the work performed

    Geographic areas covered: Geneva (European HQ) and all group entities worldwide

  • Polo Ralph Lauren Europe - Manager, Internal Audit Europe

    Paris 2008 - 2010 - Led the European Internal Audit Department, reporting to the VP Internal Audit in the US, and participated in the Group annual risk assessment process and set work prioritization
    - Defined the audit strategy; developed working programs; supervised the work performed by senior auditors
    - Formulated conclusions about the internal controls and efficiency of the processes reviewed; conducted the exit meetings with Senior Management; prepared / reviewed the final reports
    - Supervised the follow-up to ensure appropriate corrective actions were undertaken to fix the risks identified
    - Coordinated and supervised the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities of the local Finance team; identified significant deficiencies and remediation plans
    - Hired, trained and successfully coached senior auditors
    - Liaised with external auditors on all audit and internal control matters.

    Geographic areas covered: Geneva (European HQ and shared service center) and other European locations (UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy).

  • Akzo Nobel NV - Senior Internal Auditor

    2005 - 2007 OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL AUDITS:
    - Prepared assigned engagements by tailoring standard working programs and test plans
    - Conducted interviews with business cycle owners to gain a full understanding of the process, and performed audit tests and detailed analyses to assess the effectiveness of internal controls
    - Coordinated the work of other team members; coached junior auditors
    - Conducted exit meetings with local management and prepared draft reports of audit results
    - Business cycles reviewed: order to cash, purchase to pay, supply chain and logistics, production, financial closing, taxes, legal, HR and payroll.

    Geographic areas covered: Southern Europe (France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Belgium), North Africa (Morocco and Tunisia), and Canada

    SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:
    - Participated in a post acquisition due diligence process in Canada
    - Conducted fraud audits and investigations in Italy and France

    SOX REVIEWS:
    - Assessed the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls within all the business cycles, by performing independent walk-throughs and tests; evaluated control deficiencies and action plans
    - Supported the cycle owners of the local entities in their compliance with SOX requirements

  • Ernst & Young Paris - Senior Auditor

    Courbevoie 2004 - 2005 - Identified key issues and contributed to define the audit approach
    - Reviewed and tested internal controls procedures
    - Audited statutory / consolidated financial statements of French and multinational companies
    - Reviewed reporting packages of French subsidiaries of international companies (“agreed upon procedures”)
    - Coordinated and supervised junior auditors; liaised with tax, legal and IT specialists
    - Presented audit findings and suggested adjustments / reclassifications to engagement management
    - Participated in Due Diligences pre and post acquisition analysis (3 months secondment in Turin)

  • Ernst & Young Rome - Senior Auditor

    2001 - 2004 - Reviewed and tested internal controls procedures
    - Audited statutory / consolidated financial statements of Italian and multinational companies
    - Presented audit findings and suggested adjustments / reclassifications to engagement management
    - Participated in Due Diligences pre and post acquisition analysis (6 months secondment in Milan)

Formations

  • The Insitute Of Internal Auditors (Lausanne)

    Lausanne 2008 - 2009 CIA - Certified Internal Auditor

    CIA - Certified Internal Auditor

  • Università Degli Studi ROMA TRE (Roma)

    Roma 1994 - 2002 Master - "Diploma di Laurea"

    Economics and Management

  • Lycée Chateaubriand

    Rome 1985 - 1994 Baccalauréat B - Sciences Economiques et Sociales
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