Pascal Waser, CFA

Experience

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  Municipal Administration Ennetmoos

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

  Commercial Apprentice
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  EF Education First

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Language-Learning Holiday

    Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

  • Language-Learning Holiday

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2010

  • Language-Learning Holiday

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2010
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  Schweizer Armee

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2011

  Troops Accountants
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  EF Education First

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2011

  Language-Learning Holiday
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  Deloitte Switzerland

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  Audit Assistant

  • Collaboration in the planning and execution of audits of individual and consolidated financial statements according to national and international accounting standards (Swiss GAAP and IFRS) based on Swiss auditing standards (PS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA) for companies of different sizes and industries, with a focus on trade and industry / life science / energy and resources.• Handling of audit mandates according to commercial accounting standards with reporting in German and English to the respective manager.• Supervision of assistants and employees at the Indian service center.• Conducting regular and limited scope audits.• Contribution to the documentation of business processes and the recording and review of (complex) internal control systems at larger Swiss companies / groups / international major clients, and the examination of internal control systems (ICS) according to Swiss law (OR 728a).• Independent verification of positions in the balance sheet, income statement, and notes during interim and/or final audits.• Representing the interests of employees in regular meetings with the management of the business unit.• Preparation of audit reports and extensive reports for the board of directors. Show less

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  KPMG Switzerland

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  Senior Auditor Corporate

  • Collaboration in the examination of annual financial statements of medium-sized and larger, national and international clients in the trade, industry, and service sectors, according to Swiss and international accounting standards (OR, Swiss GAAP FER, and IFRS), under the guidance of certified auditors / authorized audit experts, with a focus on Switzerland.• Support in the reporting of subsidiaries of foreign multinational corporations.• Examination of internal control systems (ICS) using a process-oriented audit approach.• Planning and participation in client meetings, particularly planning meetings, closing discussions, and debriefings in German and English.• Documentation of audit findings in German and English.• Preparation of reports for the board of directors, management, and general assembly.• Reviewing the work papers of assistants and providing appropriate feedback. Show less

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  PwC Switzerland

  Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

  Senior Associate - TIS

  • Collaboration in the planning and independent execution of audits of individual and consolidated financial statements in the healthcare, industrial production, and energy sectors.• Support in the reporting of SMEs, subsidiaries of foreign multinational corporations, and publicly listed companies, according to various accounting standards (obligation law, Swiss GAAP FER, IFRS, and US GAAP).• Examination of internal control systems (ICS) using a process-oriented audit approach, and acting as a sparring partner for newly implemented ICS.• Preparation of explanatory reports and recommendations for management, as well as audit reports for the general assembly and the board of directors, and draft reports on the audit.• Planning and participation in client meetings, particularly planning meetings, closing discussions, and debriefings.• Introduction, coaching, and evaluation of new and less experienced employees, and monitoring their work progress. Show less

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  WPP

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Preparation of monthly financial statements, including reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers, and reporting to the head office.• Creation and reporting of budget plans, forecasts, and various reports in collaboration with respective business units.• Preparation of ad hoc analyses.• Close collaboration and mutual representation within the GroupM controlling team.• Continuous development of internal financial processes and interfaces.• Ensuring compliance with SOX guidelines.• Point of contact for internal and external audit inquiries, and assistance in the preparation of annual financial statements for our agencies. Show less

  • Financial Controller 80% at GroupM

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Junior Controller 50% at Wunderman Thompson Switzerland

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
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  CBRE Switzerland

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior Financial Accountant