Pierre-David Forterre

Experience

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  Mercedes-Benz AG

  Mar 2008 - Sept 2008

  Intern in the worldwide transportation department

  • Participation to the preparation of an invitation to tender for the purchasing of Global CEP (Courier, Express, Parcel) transportation services• Assistance to the development and optimization of the in-house information system to help internal customers (plants, distribution centers) select the best negotiated rates• Sales support - Administration of surveys to carriers for the analysis of their truck, van and car fleet

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  EY

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2018

  Coordination of the global audits of multi-billion Euro revenue groups, with a strong focus on US-listed companies (Alcatel Lucent, TOTAL)• Presentation of key accounting & auditing issues to Senior Management (CFO, deputy CFO, CAO) at the quarterly closing meetings• Preparation of the annual fee negotiation process for EY partners and identification of additional business opportunities• Definition of the audit strategy and audit scope in collaboration with the joint auditor• Instruction of a large number of subsidiaries in a variety of countries• Coordination of EY experts involved in the audit (IT, actuary, tax, valuation)• Audit of complex issues (acquisitions and divestments, impairment tests, deferred taxes, pensions & OPEB, litigations, uncertain tax positions)• Review of regulatory filings in France and in the USAdvisory: assisted a multinational group with the implementation of a SOX-compliant internal control framework in the context of a listing process• Provided direct assistance to the PMO and participated to the project Steering Committee chaired by the Group CFO• Helped define the project governance, scope and timeline• Facilitated trainings to key process owners on SOX requirements• Performed an assessment of the company's pre-implementation internal control environment, identified gaps and areas for improvement• Delivered concrete recommendations for a pragmatic implementation aiming at complying with regulatory requirements while optimizing workload• Assisted the Group in technical discussions with statutory auditorsInternal projects• Served as an internal expert on audit methodology matters, especially for US-listed companies• Participation to audit quality reviews within the EY network• Facilitation of trainings to classes of up to 80 people• Job interviews with candidates Voir moins

  • Manager, then Senior Manager - Financial Audit & Advisory

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  • Junior, then Senior Auditor

    Sept 2009 - Jan 2013
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  EIGHT ADVISORY

  Mar 2018 - now

  Financial due diligence (both vendor- and buy-side) for corporate and private equity firms in various industries Financial due diligence (both vendor- and buy-side) for corporate and private equity firms in various industries

  • Partner Transaction Services

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Director Transaction Services

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Senior Manager Transaction Services

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2018