Ralf ROMAIN

- Led major EBU strategic business review approved by GA. - Developed KPIs to support the business in managing its activities. - Orchestrated EBU's budget process by strengthening cross functional cooperation. - Optimised internal process through implementation of a purchase order system and the establishement of a Project Governance Policy. - Implemented a Risk Assessment Programme. - Contributed to weekly reviews of treasury positions and projections.

- Led the European annual budget process by redesigning and centralising it. - Delivered business driven scorecards to internal departments - Anticipated and alerted CFO on liquidity issues through detailed cash flow projections. - Standardised European financial reporting through ERP implementation. - Steered budget of front office refurbishment project. Managed selection of the tender offers.

Primary audit clients: Novartis, Merck Serono, Nextrom Holding, Bacardi-Martini, AGIP, MGI Luxury Group (Movado), Unilever Cosmetics International, Tornos Bechler, L’Occitane, Syngenta, Swatch. - Managed all phases of the audit under IFRS, US GAAP, Swiss GAAP and CO. - Developed audit strategy and audit plan. Led international audit teams. - Performed due diligence engagements for clients undergoing initial public offerings (IPO). - Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) for Top Tier clients.