Patrick Wellens

Angestellt, Compliance Manager, Bayer

Zurich, Schweiz

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

10+ years experience evaluating internal controls
Strong knowledge of internal control and risk mana
Large experience in investigation white collar cri
Strong knowledge of anti-bribery/anti-corruption (
Strong knowledge of pharma- compliance (GDP/GMP/Ph
Management Experience (up to 10 people) and P/L Re
Large Project Management Experience (Managing proj
Business Development Experience - successfully exp
Strong knowledge of Compliance Management Systems

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Patrick Wellens

  • Bis heute 10 Jahre und 9 Monate, seit 2014

    Compliance Manager

    Bayer

    # In charge of rolling out a state of the art Compliance Management System for all Swiss legal entities ( over 1,000 employees) # Providing compliance training # Conducting Compliance Monitoring # Conducting Compliance Investigations # Rolling out third party due diligence tool # Implementation of Compliance Hotline

  • 4 Jahre und 5 Monate, Jan. 2008 - Mai 2012

    Senior Manager Forensics Services (Compliance, Fraud Prevention/Investigation)

    Deloitte

    • Business Development -successfully expanded Deloitte Forensic services (compliance, fraud prevention, detection, investigations) in the Swiss Market * Managed several projects ( up to 20 people) - i.e • Supported clients in investigating issues of non-compliance , helped clients with establishing effective compliance frameworks, provided fraud training and conducted fraud risk assessments, internal audit reviews. Strong focus on pharma, manufacturing and FMCG industry

  • 3 Jahre und 7 Monate, Juli 2004 - Jan. 2008

    Audit Manager (Managing 4-6 staff)

    Merck KGaA

    • Strong involvement in building up the Internal Audit department • Conducting worldwide financial (and SOX), compliance and operational audits in all business areas • Participated in several initiatives to reduce costs, streamline processes, improve compliance and reduce risks. • Lead several investigations across the Group – reported findings to Board. • Lead many compliance reviews, focused on interactions with healthcare professionals, in Latin America/EMEA.

  • 4 Jahre und 8 Monate, Feb. 1997 - Sep. 2001

    Regional Finance Manager Latin & Central America (12 countries -400 Million USD)

    adidas Latin America

    1) Responsable for accounting training to CFO of Latin America & Caribbean subsidiaries 2) Performing budgeting, reporting, accounting analysis for the Region 3) Drive strategic plan and budget for Region 4) Drive cost improvements and perform ad-hoc studies within the Region 5) Provide internal audit and fraud prevention training to various Controllers and CFO 6) involved as a major stakeholder in 6 ERP migrations within the Region 7) Point of contact for sales/ops on accounting topics

  • 5 Jahre und 4 Monate, Aug. 1991 - Nov. 1996

    Senior Internal Auditor

    ITT(25 billion USD sales)

    As a senior internal auditor I conducted financial, operational, compliance audits in EMEA (automotive, manufacturing, hotel and business directories )and assisted in fraud investigations. Evaluated the effectiveness of internal control systems and efficiency of operations. Part of a team of 80 auditors worldwide (30 in Europe)

Ausbildung von Patrick Wellens

  • 2003 - 2005

    Controlling

    Vlerick School of Management

    Management accounting/Financial accounting/ Valuation of companies/Treasury Management/ Working Capital Management

  • 1987 - 1988

    Business Administration

    Universitary Faculty of St. Ignatius in Antwerp (UFSIA)

  • 1983 - 1987

    Economics

    Brussels

    Econometrics/ Macro-Economics

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Fließend

  • Deutsch

    Fließend

  • Spanisch

    Fließend

  • Portugiesisch

    Gut

  • Niederländisch

    Muttersprache

  • Italienisch

    Gut

Interessen

Writing internal audit and fraud articles
Guest speaker on fraud conferences
Reading professional magazines

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