Alessia Artiaco
Luxembourg
Summary
Summary: Experienced Internal Audit Manager with a strong background in risk assessment, compliance, and internal controls. Skilled in audit methodologies to ensure financial and operational integrity. Proven track record in streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and identifying key areas for improvement. Expertise in regulatory compliance and mitigation strategies to support business objectives. Adept at leading teams in dynamic environments, fostering collaboration, and delivering valuable insights through comprehensive audits.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
Goodyear Operations
11.2022 - Current
- Manage audits across EMEA, covering financial, operational, and compliance areas while ensuring adherence to IIA standards
- Conduct risk assessments to identify key business risks and provide recommendations to senior management
- Oversee forensic audits and investigations related to fraud, misconduct, and compliance breaches, ensuring proper reporting and corrective actions
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of five internal auditors, ensuring high-quality audit execution and professional growth
- Collaborate with senior management and business leaders to enhance internal controls, governance, and risk management practices
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices across multiple jurisdictions
- Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and process gaps, providing recommendations for improvements
- Prepare and present audit findings, risk insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and Audit Committees
- Support fraud risk assessments, implement fraud detection methodologies, and conduct data analytics to identify irregularities
- Stay updated on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry trends to continuously improve audit methodologies and business practices
Finance Manager
Goodyear Operations
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Conduct tactical analysis to support informed plant decision-making
- Develop cost-saving initiatives and operational plans aligned with strategic objectives
- Provide tools and insights to educate shop floor leaders on improving production and business decisions
- Assess business processes to identify opportunities for simplification, centralization, and automation to enhance efficiency
- Manage a multicultural team of three employees
- Oversee financial planning and analysis, including annual and rolling budgets, as well as monthly and quarterly reporting
- Analyse and communicate financial and operational results, translating them into actionable strategic or tactical initiatives at the plant and department levels
- Coordinate capital improvement planning, including payback analysis, project evaluation, and post-project benefit validation
- Collaborate with the Plant Leadership Team to achieve plant objectives while aligning with the broader Finance organization
Lead Internal Auditor
Goodyear Operations
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Manage an international team of 6-8 internal auditors across multiple countries, including budgeting, coaching, and performance oversight
- Lead full audit cycles, including risk assessments, planning, and evaluating operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and regulatory compliance
- Assess compliance with company policies (ethics, anti-bribery, Business Conduct Manual) and financial reporting standards, identifying areas for improvement
- Conduct risk assessments to support Audit Committee decisions
- Analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, and financial data
- Develop and execute investigation plans, including interviews, and report findings to the Compliance and Ethics Committee
- Prepare and present audit reports to top management, assist with follow-up audits, and oversee issue resolution
- Conduct interviews with top management as part of compliance audits and risk assessment procedures
Senior Auditor
PwC Luxembourg
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Clients: Asset Management Companies, Investment Funds, Holdings, Operational companies
- Develop audit objectives and programs to address financial and process risks
- Plan and manage audits, ensuring timely completion and well-documented workpapers
- Supervise and train audit teams (4-6 auditors), providing guidance on audit techniques, risk assessments, testing procedures, and reporting
- Conduct independent audit fieldwork, assessing the design and effectiveness of key controls
- Identify control weaknesses, provide value-added recommendations, and communicate findings to senior management
- Ensure compliance with internal audit methodology and regulatory requirements
- Follow up on previously identified audit issues to ensure remediation
- Document audit procedures and results using automated audit workpaper programs
- Deliver training sessions to new joiners on accounting and audit topics
- Review stand-alone and consolidated financial statements under IFRS, Lux GAAP, and US GAAP
- Clients: Asset Management Companies, Investment Funds, Holdings, Operational companies
Senior Auditor
KPMG SpA Rome
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Company Overview: Clients: Asset Management Companies, Investment Funds, Holdings, Financial Institutions and Banks
- Conduct financial audits, including testing of internal controls and processes
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend process improvements
- Assist in managing and evaluating business risks
- Respond to client inquiries regarding business procedures and policies
- Perform comprehensive risk assessments and audit planning to identify relevant risks and integrate them into the audit approach
- Communicate audit findings to management and support the implementation of corrective actions
- Prepare high-quality audit reports, ensuring compliance with audit standards and maximizing impact
- Review stand-alone and consolidated financial statements under IFRS, ITA GAAP, and US GAAP
- Clients: Asset Management Companies, Investment Funds, Holdings, Financial Institutions and Banks
Volunteer
AFS Intercultura
09.2005 - 07.2010
- Company Overview: NGO - non-profit, volunteer based, educational organization, promoting intercultural learning through student exchanges
- Gained firsthand insight into the impact of culture on values and decision-making through volunteering, an exchange program, and various projects
- Developed the ability to shift perspectives effectively and navigate global issues while challenging stereotypes
- Built strong leadership skills, successfully leading and motivating multilingual and multicultural teams
- Acquired early experience in project management and logistics, coordinating and training teams for events, camps, and student departures
- Organized high-profile national events, including seminars and panel discussions
- Represented and promoted the Association, delivering presentations to diverse audiences, including project teams, university students, educators, school boards, government officials, and international conferences
- NGO - non-profit, volunteer based, educational organization, promoting intercultural learning through student exchanges
Education
Chartered Certified Accountant -
ACCA
01.2018
Degree in International Business Administration and Management -
Università degli studi di Napoli Parthenope
Naples, Italy07.2010
ERASMUS Program - Business Administration
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, Spain12.2008
AFS Exchange Program - Latin and Modern Languages
Konklijk Atheneum van Mortsel
Antwerp, Belgium07.2005
Skills
- Data analytics
- Audit planning
- Internal controls
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team building and leadership
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/23/87
- Nationality: Italian
Other Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills., Extensive experience in summarizing audit results., Confident and effective public speaker., Strong relationship-building skills., Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams., Highly organized, adept at managing multiple priorities., Visible and passionate leader.
Certification
Chartered Certified Accountant - ACCA qualified
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Luxembourgish
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary
Timeline
Internal Audit Manager
Goodyear Operations
11.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
Goodyear Operations
04.2019 - 10.2022
Lead Internal Auditor
Goodyear Operations
01.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Auditor
PwC Luxembourg
03.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Auditor
KPMG SpA Rome
10.2010 - 02.2014
Volunteer
AFS Intercultura
09.2005 - 07.2010
Degree in International Business Administration and Management -
Università degli studi di Napoli Parthenope
ERASMUS Program - Business Administration
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
AFS Exchange Program - Latin and Modern Languages
Konklijk Atheneum van Mortsel
Chartered Certified Accountant -
ACCA
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