Matej Povoda
Group Internal Controls
Lutry
Summary
An accomplished Internal Controls Manager with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing internal control frameworks and well versed in internal audit and risk management. I have excellent communication and collaboration skills resulting in key stakeholder engagement incl. timely, and impactful delivery. I successfully navigate complex environments and problems, and bring a proactive, pragmatic and systematic way of working.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Group Internal Controls Manager
Unilabs
05.2023 - Current
- Defined and implemented Integrated Assurance Model enabling visibility of activities across 3 lines of defense for the Audit and Risk Committee
- Assessed internal controls maturity incl. designed and executed fit-for-purpose internal control system strategy aligned with ERM across group entities (control design, implementation, monitoring)
- Implemented SOX tool AuditBoard incl. designed reporting, monitoring and control execution workflows aligned with company structure
- Delivered internal control training program for Group Internal Control function (Financial Statement Risk Assessment) and control owners (Control Execution Guidelines)
- Developed business process controls blueprints and (re)-designed controls across various business processes undergoing transformation initiatives (inventory management, master data management, workflow )
- Supervised team members and consultants and coordinated with External Auditor.
Manager Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance
KPMG
03.2017 - 04.2023
- Promoted 2x from Senior to Manager
- Internal Audits: Planning and executing high-profile global assurance and consulting engagements (operational, financial and compliance) in manufacturing, pharma and airline catering industries
- Internal Control Systems: Designing and implementing Internal Control Systems (ICS/SOX) - scoping, blueprint definition, training & implementation incl. Sustainability concept definition | pre-IPO incl. Global listed businesses with $20B annual sales
- Data Analytics: Designed data analytics KPIs for IA use and supervised implementation (3-year multi-stage plan with gradual increase of KPIs used and business process coverage)
- Risk Assessments: Helped IA functions to simplify complicated risk assessment methodologies
- Aligned IA plan with objective-based assurance principles and streamlined multi-year audit planning process to enable impactful delivery
- QAIP: Advised clients on how to establish IA function compliant with IIA standards incl. IPPF
- Team & Responsibilities: Managing 2 to 6 audit staff incl
- Subject matter specialists in various areas (IT, Payroll, Procurement, Legal, Engineering, SAP control automation, etc.) | Engagement Manager on projects with budget of $20k - $800k
Supervisor Group Internal Audit
Johnson Electric
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Promoted 2x from Assistant to Supervisor
- Planning and executing global internal audits within O2C, P2P, Production, Quality, Supply chain, Transfer Pricing, Business Continuity, HR & Payroll, Sales, Financial Reporting, ITGC, SSC operations, R&D centers and sales offices
- Key deliverables: Data driven and risk-based approach in assigned engagements; Managing 1-3 audit staff incl. external consultants
- Actively used data analytics tools and identified cost saving opportunities, overpaid services and lost revenue totaling $470k | $260k was reimbursed to the Company
- Developed robust global consignment inventory process by analyzing and addressing key risks (business, commercial, financial reporting)
- Developed effective first and second line of defense for the purpose of tax audits by analyzing global value chain and coordinating action plans within global teams as part of BEPS initiative
Financial Analyst, Internship
General Electric Healthcare
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Partnering with Program Managers to review, analyze and forecast global customer program R&D costs ($60M p.a., 200 Global R&D headcount); Assisting Finance Manager with quarterly and year-end closing activities
Education
Master in Management -
ESCP Paris
Paris, France 09.2009 - 07.2011
Accounting, Exchange Program -
McCombs School of Business
Austin, Texas, USA 01.2011 - 06.2011
Skills
- MS Office
- Visio
- Power BI
- IDEA
- AuditBoard
- SAP
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor, 151773
Accomplishments
- French Government Scholarship - Boursier du Gouvernement Français (BGF)
- Slovak Gas Industry Scholarship - Thesis: Political and economic aspects of shale gas production
Languages
English, Slovak, Czech, French B2
Timeline
Group Internal Controls Manager
Unilabs
05.2023 - Current
Manager Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance
KPMG
03.2017 - 04.2023
Supervisor Group Internal Audit
Johnson Electric
03.2012 - 10.2016
Financial Analyst, Internship
General Electric Healthcare
08.2011 - 02.2012
Accounting, Exchange Program -
McCombs School of Business
01.2011 - 06.2011
Master in Management -
ESCP Paris
09.2009 - 07.2011
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