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ALEJANDRO JAVIER LAFRANCONI (CPA)

Ph: 54-11-450*-**** Mob: 549**-****-****

Argentine

adjljt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Professional with outstanding professional experience in executive positions at international level, in multinational companies in different areas of the organization.

Experience in development, management and execution of new projects/startup, finance & administration, cost optimization, analysis and management of risks/ controls. Strong capacity for strategic planning and business overview in changing and highly complex contexts focused on the leadership over multidisciplinary teams.

EXPERIENCE

GRUPO NEWSAN Nov 2015/Oct 2020

Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit & Information Security - Director

Supervision and execution of internal audits, technical audits, due diligence, risk management and internal controls.

Development and optimization of politics, procedures and controls (Governance) over business processes to improve profitability/controls and minimize risks.

Project implementation and monitoring of Compliance processes including SOX/COBIT/FCPA/AML.

Organization and management of Information Security Area. BRIDAS / AXION ENERGY / PAE LLC / BRITISH PETROLEUM ARG May 2009/Aug 2015 Chief Executive Audit & GRC (Axion Energy LLC- Downstream) 2012- 2015 Business Services Director Downstream (Transition Exxon Mobil) 2011- 2012 Internal Audit Director – Southern Cone Region (Upstream) 2009- 2011

Start up, organization, recruitment and training of the Business Services and Internal Audit Area.

Development and optimization of politics, procedures and controls (Governance) over business processes to improve profitability/controls and minimize risks.

Supervision and execution of internal audits, technical audits, joint ventures y internal controls.

Project implementation and monitoring of Compliance processes including SOX/COBIT/FCPA/AML.

Define policies, processes, controls, KPI's, SLA's, strategies and actions plans within commercial and logistics areas.

Administration and management of annual budget (65 Mio USD).

Generating savings of 15 Mio U$$ through efficiencies, cost recovery, audit suppliers/contractors and detection of irregularities. WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LATIN AMERICA. Sept 2006/Oct 2008 Supply Chain Manager - Weatherford Mexico 2007- 2008 Financial Controller – Perú & Ecuador 2006- 2007

Startup of the Drilling Integration Project (IPM) in Poza Rica – Mexico (ATG Contract) Revenue 900 Mio. U$$.

Develop strategy and execute action plans to improve productivity and minimize risks.

- Generate savings of 3 Mio U$$ with Suppliers negotiations and action plans

- Increase DPO (30 days (Jan07) to 38 days (Dec 07))

- Implementation of new procedures and control over the purchasing process

- Organization of Supply Chain structure and integration of 3 business units

Monthly Reporting including Follow up Requisitions and Purchase Orders, Fixed Assets and Inventory Management.

Approval and financial analysis of Fixed Assets acquisitions, savings projects, investment projects. NEWELL RUBBERMAID ARGENTINA S.A. Oct 2001/Jan2005

Financial Controller & Operations Manager – SoutherCone Region 2002- 2005 Financial Controller - Argentina

Develop strategy and execute of action plans to improve productivity and minimize risks.

- Increase of the Operative Income ( 40 % FY 2002 vs. FY 2004)

- Reduce DSO (137 days (Dec01) to 105 days (Dec 04)) 2

- Reduce Inventories (0.7 pp (Dec01) to 2.4 pp (Dec 04))

- Cash Flow Improvement (-330 KU$$ (Dec-01) to 300 KU$$ (Dec04)

Monthly / Quarter & Annual Reporting including Monthly Operating Report, P/L, B/S, indicators, and additional information.

Execute of savings projects, investment projects, new products and re-structuring on the administrative & finance department. OVERSEAS ARGENTINA GROUP Nov 2000/Nov 2001

Administrative & Finance Manager

BEMBERG GROUP (López Castro Ferrari y Asoc.) Aug 2000/Nov 2000 Audit Manager – Due Diligence (C.B.N.)

DANONE GROUP April 1997/Dic 1999

Internal Audit Regional Manager - South and Central América 1999-1998 Internal Audit Manager - Argentina 1998-1997

PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO. April 1988/Mar 1997

Manager - BAS Department 1997-1996

Senior Audit 1996-1993

Auditor “A” y “B” 1993-1988

Management of countable and administrative services over smalls, mediums and large companies.

Review and preparation of consolidated financial statements (IFRS and USGAAP). MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete effectively challenging objectives in new projects under big changes.

Manage and design Startup and Takeover processes in Administrative/Finance, Supply Chain, Business / Customer Services and Internal Audit.

Generate revenue and identify savings opportunities by implementing remediation plans related to: breaches of contracts / agreements, cost recovery and detection of irregularities.

Establish and lead highly motivated interdisciplinary teams focused on an a efficient fulfillment of the objectives

Identify and minimize risk by analyzing and implementing policies / procedures in order to strengthen internal control over business processes.

EDUCATION

National Public Accountant - University of Buenos Aires, 1994 Languages: English (advance) and French (understanding and oral handling) and Spanish (origin) Others: MS Office, Database, Audit tools, SAP

Specialization Courses

Management Development Program (PRODEGE) - Price Waterhouse & Co., 1992/1994.

Regional Meeting Conference – Wharton University – Bs. As., 2000

World Marketing & Sales Forum – Philip Kotler / Greg Carpenter / Prabha Sinha – HSM–October 2004

Leadership : how you increase your personnel effectiveness - Dr. George Kohlrieser – HSM, Sep.2004

Negotiation : Increase your power in your negotiations - Dr. William Ury-HSM, August 2004

Introducing in new negotiations techniques–Dr. William Ury - HSM-USA, March 2004

Introduction Oil and Gas Business – IAPG – Buenos Aires, 2010

NACS Conference and International Exposition – Retail and Fuel Marketing, Chicago, USA. Sep 2011

Introduction to Downstream Petroleum Industry – PIECE, Houston. USA. Nov 2011

Balance scorecard Seminary – IRM, Buenos Aires, Arg. Mayo 2012

Customer Services International Conference – AGA, Dallas, USA. Abril 2012

Introduction to Petroleum Refinery Processing – PIECE, Houston, USA. Oct. 2012

ACFE International Conference – USA, June 2015 \ June 2017

Compliance Week – USA / Washington DC – June 2018

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