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Vernier, Genève, Suisse

Lausanne, Vaud, Suisse

* Worked closely with the accounting and controlling teams to propose alternative waysfor implementing more efficient and effective processes vs. existing ones* Highlighted accounting improvement opportunities on specific processes and accounts and partnered with IT for implementation* Created and implemented standard operating procedures and process workflows

Morges, Vaud, Suisse

* Coordinated large dividend distributions (150+ operations, 30+ entities, 20+ countries)* Implemented new processes and controls, reducing risk for the company and workload for the team* Developed a new monthly cash forecast process for all World regions (80+ entities)* Overall responsibility for providing cost effective funding to 100+ subsidiaries across the Globe* FX trading of all deliverable currencies, as well as non-deliverable Asian Currencies* Supervision of daily cash management, investments (MM funds and time deposits) and payment factory (50K+ payments annually)* Maintained bank relationships to ensure appropriate banking services and tools* Ensured all operational activities comply with internal policy and external regulations* Managed, developed and motivated a team in Switzerland and in the USA* Supported the transformation and integration projects of 100+ entities in 6 consecutive waves through multiple initiatives

Morges, Vaud, Suisse

* Built the EMEA Procurement finance processes and reports, supporting Supply Chain leadership decision making and providing recommendations* Designed a spend projection model and led the Procurement long range planning process* Successfully trained and coached a team of 40 Category Managers and Buyers on Financial reporting, transmitting finance acumen and improving both accuracy and ownership* Set KPI's and developed specific dashboards to increase the Procurement performance visibility* Engaged with Finance Stakeholders to ensure full integration of Procurement contributions in cross-divisional budgets* Liaised with Category Managers, regional Finance and HQ teams on reporting activities to achieve integrity of financial reports

Morges, Vaud, Suisse

* Provided leadership in standardizing, simplifying and automating budget, forecast and reports * Cross-functionally drove a team of 25 country credit managers across Europe and Africa to implement and execute new financial reporting, improving both quality and consistency and reducing the time for the monthly closing* Conducted risk exposure reviews on AR to identify potential payment default and instruct corrective actions, contributing to reduce the bad debts* Implemented tools to mitigate risks (customer financing programs, credit insurance)* Performed analyzes to determine and approve credit limit (5M$ DOA)* Ensured full SOX and internal policies compliance for the whole credit function* Initiated multiple IT developments to improve accuracy and efficiency

Morges, Vaud, Suisse

* Traded FX deals* Managed the Treasury Centre’s currency exposure * Prepared the cash and NFE rolling forecast * Managed the inter-company loan and deposit portfolio * Prepared the daily cash, including the maximisation of returns on short term investments and minimisation of cost on short term borrowings * Integrated new entities in the Treasury Centre processes * Lead the implementation of an FX platform to replace bidding phone calls Leading strategic projects* Participated in the acquisition process of companies

Vevey, Vaud, Suisse

* Analysed the financial risks for the entity* Reviewed and submitted the IC Netting payments for the entity* Reconciled the balance sheet* Prepared effectiveness tests on commodities and FX* Calculated the invested capital * Prepared the monthly closing * Reviewed payment terms for customers* Managed bank guarantees and credit limits * Identified and followed-up doubtful debtors

Vevey, Vaud, Suisse

* Managed several bonded warehouses* Reviewed import forecasts* Participated in the pricing strategy * Calculated cost and profitability for new product launches* Negotiated letters of credit with banks* Followed-up customers with open accounts* Supervised the computer system migration

Vevey, Vaud, Suisse

* Organised transportation of technical equipment to Africa* Established export documents

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