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I hold the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification, the American accounting and auditing expertise qualification, and have solid experience in analyzing and certifying financial statements prepared according to international accounting standards.
With over fifteen years of experience in audit, consulting, and financial control, I undertake financial audit, compliance, and certification missions in complex environments, both in the international public sector and the private sector.
Throughout my career, I have developed particular expertise in auditing international organizations and public entities, with in-depth mastery of IPSAS standards as well as governance and financial control frameworks applicable to international institutions. In this context, I have led and supervised numerous audit missions concerning the reliability of financial information, regulatory compliance, and the use of public funding.
In parallel, I have acquired significant experience in the private sector, particularly in financial analysis and auditing of financial statements prepared according to IFRS standards, which allows me to intervene effectively in various accounting and regulatory environments.
This dual public/private expertise allows me to rigorously address the challenges related to the certification of expenditures financed by public funds or international programs, particularly in the context of Certificate on Financial Statements (CFS) missions for projects funded by the European Commission.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Bruxelles (up to 50km), Lille (up to 50km), Valenciennes (up to 50km)
Experience
- Collège d'auditeurs externes d'une organisation internationaleFinancial Audit and Compliance Specialist and MethodologistDecember 2018 - Today (7 years and 6 months)Brussels, BelgiumExpert in financial audit and compliance, specializing in financial reporting (IFRS / IPSAS), advisor to a College of senior officials from international Supreme Audit Institutions.Leading the development and improvement of audit methodologies, manuals, and quality assurance processes, in compliance with international auditing standards and best practices.Providing independent, risk-based assurance on governance, risk management, internal control, and financial reporting (IFRS / IPSAS), including analysis of complex accounting, compliance, and reporting issues.Assessing risks related to technology and digital transformation (cybersecurity, data governance, cloud, IT general controls) in the context of financial and compliance audit missions.Analyzing and optimizing operational processes to improve efficiency, risk management, and the robustness of internal control systems.Conducting forensic audit and investigation work, including identifying fraudulent activities and analyzing control failures.Designing and delivering training on audit standards, IFRS / IPSAS standards, and compliance auditing.Interacting with institutional stakeholders, public authorities, and Supreme Audit Institutions.
- Cour des comptesTrainer for Auditors of the Court of AuditorsPUBLIC SECTORFebruary 2023 - Today (3 years and 4 months)Paris, FranceIPSAS and Financial Audit Techniques for Auditing International Organisations- Deliver specialised annual training sessions to Cour des Comptes auditors involved in external audits of international organisations, enhancing their practical audit capabilities through applied learning and real-world case studies.- Design and delivered tailored training materials and interactive case studies addressing the specific challenges of auditing IPSAS-based financial statements, ensuring high-quality, practice-oriented learning directly applicable.
- TechnicolorDeputy Interim Director of Internal AuditENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURESeptember 2017 - November 2018 (1 year and 3 months)Paris, FranceDeputy Interim Director of Internal Audit as part of the Group's transformation plan• Managed a transformation plan for the internal audit department aimed at strengthening its agility and optimizing resources.• Oversaw the annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process and the Group's internal control campaign.• Reviewed internal control in accordance with the COSO Integrated Framework.• Developed the annual internal audit plan and the Group's risk register.• Conducted financial due diligence for strategic acquisitions.• Integrated and transitioned two acquired strategic businesses in Japan and South Korea.• Supervised a team of eight members located across the globe (United States, India, Poland, Mexico).
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Education
- U.S Certified Public AccountantAmerican Institute of Certified Public Accountants2023CPA
- Master 2 in Audit, Control and Public ManagementSorbonne2012
Certifications
- U.S Certified Public AccountantAmerican Institute of Certified Public Accountants