Drs. Nicole M.C. Melis  RA  Runstraat 28, 1016 GK Amsterdam, The Netherlands M: +31 (0)6 2819 7067 E: nicole@melisfinance.nl Home Flower Model Resume References     RESUME- Ms. Drs. Nicole M. C. Melis RA  Independent International Financial Manager & Consultant, for interim projects in the Netherlands or abroad.   Personal details Family name          Melis First names            Nicole Maria Christina Date of birth          18 November 1971 Place of birth         Arnhem, The Netherlands Marital status         Cohabiting Nationality             Dutch Working experience KPMG Curaçao B.V. Audit (through KPMG People N.V. Netherlands) february - april 2011 Working as an audit interim manager in the Assurance practise of KPMG Curacao N.V. with direct reporting to the partner and/or (senior) manager at KPMG in the Antilles or Netherlands. Responsible for the audit and advisory engagements in the financial sector with main focus on complex hedge funds, private equity firms, pension funds, trust offices and other offshore clients in the Dutch Caribe. Main responsibilities included the planning, Risk analyses, Client contacts, reporting, compiling of financial statements and supporting professional development team members.   DELTA LLOYD N.V.                 december 2010 - january 2011 Branch: Insurance and Bank Working as a financial interim consultant in the Solvency II project, which consisted of a multidisciplinary team. Main tasks consisted of implementing a “ implementation planning Solvency II,” supporting the project team as a financial expert with the “ balance sheet valuation” and implementing standards technical standards and models for Pillar II. Furthermore, assisting the project team by the sett up of various reporting structures, processes and systems for Pillar III (together with IT and Finance & Control).   HOLLAND INTEGRITY GROUP B.V.   march - december 2010 Branch: Private investigation on Fraud, irregularities, Economic Crime and integrity As a senior manager Forensic Accounting I was responsible for various financial fraud investigations in the Real Estate area. Mainly responsible for two major international real estate banks, with international portfolio’s (housing and industrial projects) in Europe (Luxemburg and Spain). Working in close cooperation with lawyers, police officers, IT specialists, judges and law courts worldwide. Other tasks and activities - Various engagements in Asset trading & recovery and Integrity, compliance surveys in the Area of Wwft  (Dutch Law for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing “Wet ter voorkoming van witwassen en financieren van terrorisme) and WFT (Wet Financieel Toezicht”). - Advise clients on integrity issues identify integrity risks and conduct integrity investigations. - Advising clients in the financial sector in relation to fraud and integrity risks, client due diligence (CDD) and Anti Money Laundry (AML) procedures en controls.     DELTA LLOYD N.V.        july 2009 - february 2010 Branch: Insurance and Bank As a senior SOx audit tester responsible for testing the design, existence and operating effectiveness of the internal controls of Delta Lloyd Life and General Insurance. Hereby I proactively supported the coaches and SOx IC specialists for continuous optimization of the risk control framework of Delta Lloyd Life and General Insurance. Other tasks and activities - Coordination and communication of findings with SoX Coaches, the business and external Auditors Ernst & Young Accountants. - Assisting the Group Sox team with the scoping and redesigning of the processes and Controls. - Coaching of the business in delivering the "evidence" that meets the minimum requirements as set out in the Sox testing guidance - Continuous updating of the risk control framework and design of operational processes   ABN AMRO N.V.                                                                 March - mid July 2009   As business analyst, within Group Finance Change management, I was responsible for the separation of the N-, R and Z- share Group Finance processes and deliverables. I have performed interviews within Group Finance, Business Unit NL and Group Functions to be able to formulate, analyze and document the requirements, processes, systems and exceptions criteria of the new bank. The scope of my work included besides the Group Functions also the BASEL II, Asset Liability Management, Credit Risk and Hedge Accounting processes. Other Tasks and Activities ·          Performing analyses, documenting the processes and systems into ARIS BPM tool and present, hand over to the business for the dry run period up till legal separation of the bank into different shares. ·          Challenging and structuring the requirements with the line managers and analyze best practices. ·          Preparing recommendations to ensure a correct separation in accordance with the target operating model of the ABN AMRO N.V. ·          Translating the business requirements into IT Developing functional specifications and working closely to the Business Project Analysts to assist in system solutions, project changes and improvements ·          Working closing together and assisting the HR, IT and transition project team within the bank.   SBM Offshore N.V. (through KPMG Advisory Services N.V.)          Jan-February 2009  Branch: Supplier to the Offshore Oil and gas industry (listed at AEX) As interim financial consultant assisted SBM with high level documenting key controls and testing the existence and operating effectiveness of current set of controls in form of a quick scan approach. The in-scope entities/locations were the identified key business processes in Monaco, Houston, Kuala Lumpur, Switzerland (treasury) and Group Consolidation and Reporting processes in the Netherlands.    Other Tasks and Activities Developing of high level test scripts and performing testing of the identified key Controls Identifying deficiencies and advising on improvements identified during test work Supporting management in developing the long term plan towards an Integrated Internal Control Framework (including mapping processes with financial accountants/assertions in the financial statement of SBM) Assisting management in designing a conceptual framework integrated Risk Management, Internal Control and Internal Audit, defining goals, objectives, responsibilities and composition for the respective departments Assisting management in preparing a work plan, setting out the approach on strategic, operational, financial reporting and compliance control, to be presented to the Board of Management and Audit Committee.   USG People N.V.                                                                        February-December 2008 Branch: temping (listed at AMX)                                 As interim internal Audit manager, I was responsible, together with the Corporate Internal Audit director, for establishing a Corporate Internal Audit department consisted of five employees, directly reporting to the Board of Management and Audit Committee. Other Tasks and Activities Implementing a risk analyses Audit and planning approach, reporting tool for each type of engagement, Audit planning, Corporate Audit manuals, Fraud policies and internal policies related to Internal Audit and Internal Control Supporting Shared Service Centre in developing of an integrated Risk and Control Framework and the implementation of Corporate Key Controls, implementing test programs and test documentations Advising on process improvements for the Finance Function and managing the implemented change management projects (pilot Unique) and giving improvements to guarantee adequate financial control  As part of the audit program participating in operational, financial and system audits and quick scans at the Business Units (BUs) in the regions South West (Spain and France), Central West (Germany and Italy), reporting detailed findings to Supervisory and Management Board Assisting Group Control and ICT in the preparation of the business case for the proof of Concept for SAP implementation and translate business requirements, specifications to the users (f.e. in KPIs).    Organising and managing Risk and Compliance workshops in the foreign BUs Working in partnership with Group Finance and the finance teams from different BUs, to align and deliver a Corporate integrated Accounting manual and global reporting templates, as best practices for USG.    Participated in a Forensic audit together with Holland Integrity Group Sparring partner for the external accountant   AholdN.V.                                                                                             Jan-February 2008 Branch: Food As interim financial controller, I have assisted Group Finance with the financial Group consolidation and reporting. Other Tasks and Activities Preparing group intercompany analyses and eliminations Analytical review on consolidated BS and PL Understanding and analysing the IFRS adjustments Communicating Corporate post balance sheet Group adjustments to Local Finance teams Preparing the disclosures to the financial statements in compliance with Group Accounting principles and IFRS ING Group, Amsterdam (NL)                                                                    2005 - 2007 International assistant audit manager Corporate Audit Service (CAS) ING Direct As an International assistant audit manager for CAS ING Direct, I have participated in entity wide audits and audits of the local business units (BU's). The audit scope was divided in Financial, Operational and Thematic audits and covered operations in all nine countries world wide. During the audits, I worked closely together with IT, local auditors, Group Corporate departments and the Business. Traveling approximately 45% of my time. Other Tasks and Activities Monitoring of ING Direct Head Office reporting (e.g. review monthly presidents reports, early indicators) Reporting and analysis Dutch GAAP and IFRS financial statements Compiling and/or reviewing US GAAP reconciling items SOX404 testing, SAS 70 statements, BASEL II audits, Credit and Market Risk audits Strategy, growth and merger and acquisitions projects Pre-implementation audits of new BU'sor products (e.g. ING Direct UK and Japan) Active participation in recruitment (e.g. ING Career events) Coaching and training of five international auditors KPMG Auditores Independentes, SCo Paulo (BR)                                   2002 - 2005 Manager of the International Audit Desk In my role as the Manager of the International Audit Desk, I was responsible for a large portfolio of International clients (e.g. Phillips, Akzo, Wessanen, Cargill, P&O Nedloyds and Banco Real). Reported directly to the partner and group auditors located in Europe, Asia or USA in accordance with the Group Instructions and guidelines. Other Tasks and Activities: Compiling, reporting and analysis IFRS/US GAAP financial statements Dealing with complex group tax and legal issues Special projects related to internal control Active involvement in several proposal projects for large International clients (e.g. Shell) Sparing partner for KPMG the Netherlands for valuation, accounting, taxes, legal differences and issues raised by Dutch Subsidiaries or branches in Brazil or other South American countries Providing training, both internally as well as for clients, on accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) KPMG Accountants, Amstelveen (NL)                                                    1998 - 2002 Supervisor specialized group Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE)   Working as a supervisor in the specialized group Information, Communication and Entertainment (ICE), with direct reporting to the partner and/or (senior) manager. Constantly monitoring the market developments and updating knowledge regarding Accounting and Auditing Standards. Other Tasks and Activities: Reporting and analysis financial monthly figures Dutch GAAP, IFRS Performing and reviewing complex group consolidations Special projects related to inventory accounting for Retail and manufacturing clients Participating in projects for the Transaction Services group (e.g. due diligence) Forensic audits and reviews Involvement in roll-out of new audit methodology (trainer Conversion Course, pilot team coordinator) Coaching of four trainees Trainer KPMG Business School Deloitte & Touche Accountants, Nijmegen (NL)                               1994 - 1998 Trainee and first year supervisor As a trainee and first year supervisor, I was responsible for medium sized clients for the business Unit Middle Market. Other tasks and activities: Involvement in the preparation of financial statements and tax forms of medium sized clients. Auditing and reviewing of financial statements and other reports Reviewing monthly figures, budgets and rolling forward forecasts Handling business and technical issues of customers International Transport Melis, Arnhem (NL)                                    1992 - 2000 Administrator for the family company Compiling financial statements, budgets and forecasts. Education and qualifications NIVRA Nyenrode University, Breukelen (NL)                                          1998 - 2002   Study for Degree Chartered Public Accountant, Graduated January 2002, degree RA (Chartered Accountant) Nyenrode University, Breukelen (NL)                                                     1994 - 2002 Economics, specialization; Auditing, Graduated January 2002, degree Drs (Master) Thesis: Comprehensive Income statement Higher professional Education (HEAO), Arnhem (NL)                            1990 - 1994 Degree in Business Economics (Bachelor)   VWO, Secondary Education, Arnhem (NL)                                      1984 - 1990 Courses                                                                                                      1994 - present - Business school ING Group (included new manager in charge) - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Various advanced Auditing and Accounting Standards trainings (US GAAP, IFRS) - SOX404, COSO, BASEL II and Tabaksblat - International Business Accounting and Auditing - Financial instruments included Hedge Accounting - Various internal ING courses (e.g. Credit, Operational and Market Risks Management) - International law (labor, tax and legal) and ethics - Various business and marketing languages courses (English, German and Portuguese) Additional Skills and interests Computing  Experience with Word and Excel, Power Point, Audit software, Data analysis, Microsoft Office, Internet applications, EXACT, query tools, Hyperion, SAP, PeopleSoft, Cognos. Language skills                         Verbal         Written   Dutch (native)   fluent         fluent English          fluent         fluent German         fluent       fluent Portuguese   fluent       fluent Spanish          moderate         moderate French            moderate   moderate Sports/hobbies :  Tennis, Golf, Sailing, Kitesurfing and Interior decoration Others            :  Sense for international culture differences Driving license and car   Willing to travel for maximum of 35%   References on request Last updated: July 2011 Qualification Highlights Independence and professional International expertise in multinational environments RA, CIA and Masters (Drs.) qualifications Peoples manager     According to Nicole: "Synergy through the harmony  of my financial expertise and the right personal touch for the specific client"