Lucia PEREIRA
Internal Controller
La Garenne-Colombes
Profil professionnel
Experienced professional in accounting, with over 20 years of expertise in implementing compliance frameworks and optimizing financial processes. Assigned to internal control at Delifrance for the past 5 years. Skilled in promoting and disseminating internal control principles within low-maturity environments to structure practices and strengthen the internal control culture. Strong ability to adapt and manage cross-functional projects.
Vue d'ensemble
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Expérience
Internal Control Profile
Delifrance SA
2021.01 - Actuel
- Deployment and harmonization of procedures: dissemination of Vivescia internal control guidelines across subsidiaries.
- Contribution to the development and monitoring of action plans aligned with statutory auditors’ and internal audit recommendations, strengthening compliance and risk management.
- Implementation of the ICOFR framework: progressive rollout of internal control principles on financial processes, with 60 controls implemented across subsidiaries.
- Participation in the design and enhancement of the self-assessment tool, including definition and integration of internal control best practices.
- Oversight of Finance self-assessments (400 best practices) across France and the UK.
- Strengthening compliance and security: drafting and integrating internal control procedures, auditing sensitive SAP transactions, monitoring IT authorizations and accounting assignments. Workflow adjustments to ensure traceability of requests (vendor and customer creation) and adherence to best practices.
- Management of the Altares platform for third-party verification, including international sanctions checks and partner reputation assessments.
- Risk management and awareness: leading fraud-awareness sessions, monitoring cybersecurity training, implementing secure workflows for IBAN modifications, and deploying enhanced controls to prevent fraud.
Accounting Assistance / Project Management
Nutrixo
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Support for operational accounting in Germany: optimization of bank reconciliation processes and intra-group flows.
- Project lead for Notilus (expense report digitization) in France: documentation, team training, and system configuration.
- Creation and integration of the internal control unit within Nutrixo.
Parental Leave
2016.01 - 2017.01
Creation of MDM Unit
2016.01 - 2016.12
- Establishment of the Master Data Management unit and participation in the MM-SD project.
SAP FI-CO Accounting Project Management
2014.01 - 2015.12
- Preparation and collaboration on the SAP Finance project launched on 01/07/2015.
- Design and implementation of the general accounting domain, including data migration.
- Development of training materials and delivery of accounting user training.
- Support in preparing VAT declarations within SAP.
Optimization of Accounting Tools
2011.01 - 2013.12
- Accounting project manager: deployment of an internal web-based accounting entry system.
- Implementation of procedures, training (15 people), and system optimization.
- Participation in project groups to optimize bank reconciliation, purchase, and sales closing systems.
- Contribution to SEPA implementation across foreign subsidiaries to standardize accounting systems according to local tax rules.
Team Management in Factory Setting
Sofrapain
2009.01 - 2010.12
- Head of Accounting (customer, supplier, and general) for Sofrapain (3 sites).
- Interim manager of the supplier accounting team (15 people) within the shared service center.
Supplier Accounting Project Management
2007.01 - 2008.12
- Head of supplier accounting team (15 people) within the shared service center.
- Participation in the implementation of supplier invoice digitization: project setup, rollout, and user training.
- Full accounting management of the group’s holding company (NUTRIXO SAS).
General Accountant
2007.01 - 2007.12
- Head of General Accounting for GMP (13 sites, turnover €300M).
- Supervision of teams for closings and preparation of financial statements.
- Tax declarations: TVS, CA3, Organic, DEB dispatch and introduction.
- Oversight of purchase and sales closings, invoicing.
Accounting Project Management (Processes, Group Accounting Principles)
2004.01 - 2006.12
- Implementation of group accounting tools following acquisitions (Appétit de France, Kranbansky).
- Configuration, data migration control, and user training.
- Team supervision and operations follow-up for 6 months (interim administrative manager).
Accounting Information System Support & Training
2002.01 - 2003.12
- Responsible for maintenance and support of Easy Open/GFI accounting tool (100 users, 50 sites).
- Implementation of procedures, improvement management, and continuous user training.
Accounting Management of a Group Entity
CFCF
2001.01 - 2001.12
- General, supplier, and customer accounting, bank reconciliations, preparation of balance sheet files.
Auxiliary Accountant
Delifrance
2000.01 - 2000.12
- Supplier accounting: invoice entry and payments.
Apprenticeship contract (DECF)
Union Fiduciaire
1997.01 - 1999.12
- Bookkeeping, general ledger review, client relations.
Formation
Bachelor’s Year 1 & 2 - Psychology
Rennes 2 University
2017.01 - 2018.01
Occasional Trainer Certification - undefined
Management Training - undefined
ESCP
Tax Law (validated) - DECF
INTEC
Advanced Accounting (validated) - DECF
INTEC
DECF Preparation - Business Organization, Financial Management
IGEFI
1997.01 - 1999.01
DECF Year 1 - undefined
Lycée J.B Poquelin
1996.01 - 1997.01
BTS - Accounting
Lycée F. Villon
1994.01 - 1996.01
Baccalaureate - Accounting & Management
Lycée St Exupéry
1993.01 - 1994.01
Compétences
- Pedagogical
- Adaptable
- Support teams
- Implementing best practices
- Internal control
- Independent
- Self-taught
- Integrate easily
- Transforming environments
Informations complémentaires
Yoga and Sophrology (a relaxation and mindfulness technique)
Langues
Anglais
Débutant (A1)
Portugais
Courant
Personnalisé
Âge: 50
Chronologie
Internal Control Profile
Delifrance SA
2021.01 - Actuel
Accounting Assistance / Project Management
Nutrixo
2019.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor’s Year 1 & 2 - Psychology
Rennes 2 University
2017.01 - 2018.01
Parental Leave
2016.01 - 2017.01
Creation of MDM Unit
2016.01 - 2016.12
SAP FI-CO Accounting Project Management
2014.01 - 2015.12
Optimization of Accounting Tools
2011.01 - 2013.12
Team Management in Factory Setting
Sofrapain
2009.01 - 2010.12
Supplier Accounting Project Management
2007.01 - 2008.12
General Accountant
2007.01 - 2007.12
Accounting Project Management (Processes, Group Accounting Principles)
2004.01 - 2006.12
Accounting Information System Support & Training
2002.01 - 2003.12
Accounting Management of a Group Entity
CFCF
2001.01 - 2001.12
Auxiliary Accountant
Delifrance
2000.01 - 2000.12
Apprenticeship contract (DECF)
Union Fiduciaire
1997.01 - 1999.12
DECF Preparation - Business Organization, Financial Management
IGEFI
1997.01 - 1999.01
DECF Year 1 - undefined
Lycée J.B Poquelin
1996.01 - 1997.01
BTS - Accounting
Lycée F. Villon
1994.01 - 1996.01
Baccalaureate - Accounting & Management
Lycée St Exupéry
1993.01 - 1994.01
Occasional Trainer Certification - undefined
Management Training - undefined
ESCP
Tax Law (validated) - DECF
INTEC
Advanced Accounting (validated) - DECF
INTEC