Financial Audit Manager
London, Gb
• Lead manager on corporate audit team for Ernst & Young’s largest public worldwide banking client, including the audit of the overall financial statement consolidation covering all aspects of financial reporting (IFRS, US GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2004 • Worldwide coordinating manager on Ernst & Young’s largest public worldwide banking client with responsibilities including writing worldwide audit instructions and coordinating with auditors around the world• Responsible for coordination with clients on all published reports (Annual Reports, Quarterly Reports, Form 20-F, and Press Releases) which included integration of client personnel in accounting, financial reporting, and investor relations• Ensured adherence of client’s financial reports to all IFRS, US GAAP, SEC, and Swiss GAAP disclosures • Lead manager on the treasury function of a large Swiss agro-chemical company, mainly focused on of various hedging programs, including compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS and US GAAP), review of hedge documentation and derivative valuations, and reviewing compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2004• Extensive knowledge surrounding IAS 39 (derivatives and hedge accounting), and IFRS and US GAAP standards• Performed extensive fluctuation analysis on audit budget, along with client specific income statements and balance sheets