Hernan Huwyler

Continuously monitoring compliance with corporate ERM policy and methodology to assess, treat, and report on risk for international subsidiaries (revenue €420M, 11k employees). Managing the process of assessing operational, IT, finance and compliance risks. Developing and implementing control self-assessments and risk identification tools under ERM framework (ISO 31000/31010, COSO, COBIT, MEHARI, 8th European Directive). Liaising with managers and specialists to review internal processes and controls.

August 2008 – September 2010 (2 years 2 months)|International Developed of comprehensive corporate governance programs focused on meeting requirements of regulatory bodies governing the firm (Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FCPA, SOX, GAAP, IFRS, Auditing Standards, and other regulations related with legal, industry, public satisfy, ethical and organizational requirements) . Reviewed and coordinated compliance programs, policies and reports to the Upper Management or Audit Board.

Coordinated process design and re-engineering in conjunction with utilizing internal project management methodology and ITIL. Acted as liaison between implementation teams, process owners, and end-users while eliciting requirements for process improvement.

Monitored the reconciliation process between inventory balances extended to 12 positions. Audited cleared discrepancy items with third parties. Identified and implemented new procedures and MS Access tools to improve efficiency and mitigate risks. Completed IT/process self assessments reviews. Managed and developed databases for US Crude Accounting for reconciliation and tracking. Designed and implemented new control systems and reports.

Performed Sarbanes Oxley Act, risk, operational and IT controls audits. Evaluated business process controls, application controls, and technology in order to help clients manage risk. Assisted financial audit teams by analyzing security controls surrounding critical computer systems producing financial statements. Tested general computer controls in several computer environments. Widely used ACL (Audit Command Language) for database interrogation and data QA. Planed engagement work, defined information requ

Attended an MBA program in Organizational Management at Escuela Superior de Negocios y Tecnologías ESDEN in Madrid, Spain. This MBA program focuses specifically on upper management and the application of competencies needed to successfully lead corporate initiatives with a global vision.