Raphael (Rafi) Durst, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Corona, California, United States

Tel Aviv, Israel

➢ iFunds, powered by iCapital Networks, is Israel's leading platform providing, access to alternative investments.➢ Representing large private equity and hedge funds In Israel. Successfully raised $70M for a leading CLO private equity fund.

Novato, California, United States

 Orchestrating budgeting, accounting, and capital raise departments with precision and finesse. Streamlined auditing procedures, abbreviating the audited period to a mere three weeks through the implementation of meticulous controls and optimized workflows. Pioneering a flawless transition to an ERP system, amplifying both operational efficiency and the clarity of financial transactions.

Israel & California

➢ Provided project management, risk management, budget planning, process evaluation, and internal auditing services➢ Led project assessments, analysis, negotiations, and presentations. Planned strategic roadmaps for government ministries and large infrastructure companies ➢ Successfully led a project to transform and elevate electrical infrastructure in various highway systems. Collaborated with engineers, lawyers and C-level executives. Project estimated cost $80M➢ Selected by the Israeli Ministry of Finance to lead a team of professionals tasked with updating all government contracts related to construction projects➢ Member of the Board of Director of Electronics line, global provider of wireless security systems with 60$ million annual sales

Israel, Tel-Aviv

➢ Managed annual budget of $500 million for a company of 300 employees➢ Was responsible for INR’s financial transition from a government department to a company➢ Head of finance department that included the following teams: Budgeting, Controlling, Economic Analysis and Business Development ➢ Planned and implemented a new SAP system that improved performance and control➢ Created the first five-year strategic plan for the company with a budget of $5.2B

New York, Ny

➢ Developed and maintained relationships with investment banks, rating agencies, investors and local officials➢ Managed the relationship with international investment banks to identify risks and opportunities in the markets for the State of Israel's borrowing needs➢ Presented and communicated Israel’s economic performance to major investors➢ Established and executed IPO programs, including road show preparation and execution, prospectus & presentation preparation➢ Implemented a new financial system to improve functionality and control over state issued bonds➢ Reviewed and selected a new banking partner to manage the state of Israel’s outstanding Bond debt

Master Of Arts - Ma, Economics, 3.8

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Economics

Master Of Science - Ms, Economics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics And Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (Cpa)

Master’S Degree, Mba, Management Engineering