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Nathalie Liebert

Nathalie Liebert

Brussels

Summary

Proactive and experienced manager with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Skilled in strategic planning, internal control, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOx), risk management, business continuity planning, corporate governance compliance, controlled environment, project management, and nursing management. Graduated from ICHEC Brussels Management School and holds the CICS Certification (Internal Control Specialist Certification).

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

DEPUTY CARE HOME MANAGER

CPAS ANDERLECHT
11.2022 - Current
  • Ensuring the smooth running of the institution, the quality of its services and the quality of life of its residents
  • Management of the institution: implementation of strategic objectives, drawing up financial forecasts, budget monitoring, day-to-day operational management, project management, administrative and logistical support, development of external partners collaboration.
  • Team management: definition of the operational objectives in collaboration with the line managers and in line with the strategic orientations, organizing and leading team meetings, coaching and supporting teams to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services, staff performance and skills management (through training, appraisal, mobility, recruitment), ensure day-to-day staff management (schedules, leave, attendance, absences) in collaboration with line managers.

INTERNAL CONTROL COORDINATOR

CPAS ANDERLECHT
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • In charge of the implementation of a formalized internal control system: design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitoring internal control framework, including policies and key risks
  • Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency.
  • Lead the process for internal controls reviews across administration
  • Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and governance committee
  • Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action
  • Actively seek standardization and automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible.

RISK, AUDIT & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Co-ordination Centre
10.2008 - 01.2020
  • Advice and assist management and all employees on matters related to Risk, Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx Act 404) and Compliance
  • Coordinate and manage internal and external audits; prepare audit plans, review the audit work and outcomes, review corporate governance compliance and ensure completion and follow-up of key controls.
  • Internal Controls: Develop, implement, test and continuously monitor Risk & Controls matrix applied throughout the entire organization. Deploy and monitor SOx Controls Framework within the company. Perform Test of Design effectiveness (TOD) and Operating effectiveness (TOE). Act as tester for the Group.
  • Risk & Crisis Management: maintain high level performance within controlled environment. Identify business risks; create, implement and maintain appropriate Policies & Procedures to ensure adequate identification and handling of risks. Continuously monitor and update Risk Matrix, Risk Register, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) & Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). Organize and conduct Risk Management Committees. Drive education and risk management culture though trainings, workshops, coaching to increase risk awareness and ensure the company is well prepared in times of crisis.
  • Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with Group rules on corporate governance compliance requirements. Report to management on a timely basis all relevant compliance issues through periodic reports as well as escalating any key or high-risk compliance issues.

TREASURY & CASH MANAGER

INEOS POLYOLEFINS (Heritage Solvay - BP - Innovene Belgium)
11.2005 - 10.2008
  • In charge of CASH FORECASTING & CASH MANAGEMENT: daily cash activities and liquidity management optimization, manage financial accounts reconciliations, standing orders, direct debit, bank warranty, clearing operations, month-end and year-end closing operations
  • Liaise and deal with Central Treasury (based in UK & Scotland) about loans, placements, financial agreements and authorized signatories. Act as main point of contact for local and worldwide banks, cash management & treasury audit responsibilities. Set up various financial reports and account schedules to ease the cash reporting activities (ERP: SAP – Us GAAP)
  • Intercompany transactions reconciliations, accruals management, cost control and recharged costs checks, monthly closing reconciliations, Intercompany external audit and G/L responsibilities.

TREASURY ANALYST

TOSHIBA TEC EUROPE RETAIL INFORMATION SYSTEMS SA
11.2001 - 11.2005
  • In charge of TREASURY & CASH MANAGEMENT daily activities for the European headquarters: act as single point of contact for local and worldwide bank partners and branches regarding treasury matters, manage the group treasury position, foreign exchange, interest rate, liquidity and credit risk, cash forecasts, cash-flow, reporting and forecasting, daily loan/deposit operations, treasury planning, cash collection management, bank warranties, Inter-branch cash position follow-up. Monthly & yearly closing assistance related to financial accounts and preparation of internal financial reporting & cash-flows.

ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT

HEWLETT – PACKARD Co-ordination Centre
08.2000 - 11.2001
  • In charge of FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING Operations: effective and timely delivery of daily tasks including sales orders posting, billing, cash application, credit & collection activities. Monthly reporting responsibilities including preparation of the monthly A/R financial reports (B/S, P&L, Bad Debts, Other internal reports). PROJECT management ERP migration to SAP: participate to the implementation project, tests, control and follow-up at the Accounts Receivables department level.

Education

Certified Internal Control Specialist (CICS – ICIB) -

ICHEC
05.2011

Post Graduate Special Degree in Computer Sciences -

ULB
05.2000

Master's Degree in Economics Commercial & Financial sciences -

ICHEC
05.1999

Skills

    • Team leadership and performance management skills
    • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements
    • Good organizational and follow-up skills: ability to organize and prioritize tasks under tight deadlines
    • Result-driven, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
      • Good knowledge of Risk/ Audit/ Compliance aptitudes
      • Critical thinker with a keen interest in improving internal control environment
      • Able to assimilate and roll-out new challenges very quickly

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

DEPUTY CARE HOME MANAGER - CPAS ANDERLECHT
11.2022 - Current
INTERNAL CONTROL COORDINATOR - CPAS ANDERLECHT
04.2020 - 10.2022
RISK, AUDIT & COMPLIANCE MANAGER - BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Co-ordination Centre
10.2008 - 01.2020
TREASURY & CASH MANAGER - INEOS POLYOLEFINS (Heritage Solvay - BP - Innovene Belgium)
11.2005 - 10.2008
TREASURY ANALYST - TOSHIBA TEC EUROPE RETAIL INFORMATION SYSTEMS SA
11.2001 - 11.2005
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT - HEWLETT – PACKARD Co-ordination Centre
08.2000 - 11.2001
ICHEC - Certified Internal Control Specialist (CICS – ICIB),
ULB - Post Graduate Special Degree in Computer Sciences,
ICHEC - Master's Degree in Economics Commercial & Financial sciences,

Software

MS Office suite

SAP

Nathalie Liebert