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Mario Villarreal

Zürich

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and proactive professional with strong interpersonal skills and more than three years of team leadership experience, possessing a comprehensive understanding of different business areas, coordination, and risk management.

Leveraging strong communication and organizational skills, I have successfully managed diverse stressful situations. Proficient in utilizing technology to streamline processes and mitigate potential issues, I am adept at overseeing multiple aspects of business planning and on-site coordination. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic team where my passion for flawless event execution aligns with organizational objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assurance Experienced Associate

PwC
Zürich
01.2023 - Current
  • Senior in charge of the Credit Risk workstream of listed financial entities in Switzerland.
  • Involvement in advisory projects related to IFRS adoption, helping our clients on QoQ and YoY financial reportings.
  • In charge of the key audit matters of financial entities, analyzing their risks and proposing areas of improvement.
  • Active member of the Assurance Community in Zürich.

Assurance Senior Associate

KPMG
Barcelona
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Conduct business process reviews to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and assess the accuracy of the financial statements.
  • Analyze organization's processes, identifying process risk points and addressing them by proposing actions for improvement.
  • Assess risk of significant business areas and assertions and prepare/review engagement deliverables.
  • Review and evaluate financial risk and financial reporting plans while reporting significant findings to management.
  • Review and evaluate financial plans of listed entities while evaluating going concern assumptions.
  • Supervise and coach junior profiles providing guidance and feedback.

International Trade Consultant

Catalonia Trade & Investment
Barcelona
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assist meetings between foreign firms and local institutions
  • Research Intern

Education

Master of Science - Auditing And Financial Management

Barcelona School of Management
Barcelona
06-2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Economics

Universitat Ramon Llull
Barcelona
06-2018

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs (Exchange Program)

Hubei University
China

Professional Qualification - Accounting And Business Management

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills (Work Planning and Prioritization)
  • Attention to Detail
  • Financial Acumen
  • Oral Communication

Affiliations

  • Member of the Catalan Federation of Gymnastics (2010 - 2015)
  • Organized sport culture with a demonstrated ability to cultivate environments that promote teamwork, inclusivity and respect.
  • Volunteer for Caritas (2012 - 2014)

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Catalan
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assurance Experienced Associate

PwC
01.2023 - Current

Assurance Senior Associate

KPMG
01.2019 - 01.2023

International Trade Consultant

Catalonia Trade & Investment
10.2018 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Auditing And Financial Management

Barcelona School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - International Economics

Universitat Ramon Llull

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs (Exchange Program)

Hubei University

Professional Qualification - Accounting And Business Management

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Mario Villarreal