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Fabio ScerraFS

Fabio Scerra

Head of Finance

€800/day
Lausanne, CH
8-15 years
Finance processes
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Governance
Accounting standards

Average response time: 1 hour

About Fabio

I am a strong believer in the power of kindness, not only because it makes me build long-lasting relationships based on trust, but also because it contributes to a positive and productive work environment.

I have a forward-thinking mindset, naturally connecting the dots and aligning decisions with a long-term vision. I lead by example, relentlessly demonstrating that I am a reliable professional, and that you can count on me. I guide my team with humility, and I am not afraid to roll up my sleeves and immerse myself in the work to meet deadlines.

I approach challenges with optimism, looking beyond conventional methods to discover innovative and practical solutions that prioritize impact over effort, ensuring smart execution. I am not afraid to speak up, challenge the status quo, and drive meaningful change with confidence and determination.

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • Italian

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Fluent

  • Portuguese

    Fluent

  • German

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Lausanne (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Compagnie Financière Tradition
    Head of Group Consolidation and Financial Reporting
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    October 2024 - Today (1 year and 8 months)
    Lausanne, Switzerland
    • I am responsible for the group consolidation, financial reporting and treasury, reporting directly to the Group CFO and leading a team of 3 senior professionals.
    • I drive the transition from a cost-cutting culture to a growth-oriented mindset, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. This involves process redesign, automation initiatives, and building a data platform.
    Financial Reporting IFRS Internal Controls Standardization of Processes Treasury Management
  • Asea Brown Boveri (ABB)
    Internal Controls Lead
    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    March 2022 - September 2024 (2 years and 6 months)
    Zurich, Switzerland
    • I led the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting as part of ABB’s SAP S/4HANA Finance Transformation Program (FTP), managing an international team of 10 FTEs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and collaborating effectively with international teams from shared service centers.
    • As part of my Executive MBA thesis, I developed a framework that set the benchmark for internal controls excellence, promoting preventive, automated, global, and embedded controls (PAGE), which became the gold standard for internal controls quality across the ABB Group.
    • I partnered with cross-functional teams to integrate automated controls and technology solutions (e.g., RPA), significantly improving process efficiency and control robustness.
    • My ability to successfully transition from banking to the industrial sector and drive operational efficiency and compliance enabled me to lead high-impact projects, such as the Compliance Improvement Program, which upgraded consequence management, optimized resource allocation, and enhanced talent management.
    SOX Standardization of Processes SAP S/4HANA US GAAP Internal Controls
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
    Senior Manager in Audit (Banking and Financial Services)
    October 2015 - February 2022 (6 years and 4 months)
    Zürich, Switzerland
    • In Geneva, I led audits for renowned Swiss private banks and securities dealers while simultaneously completing the rigorous Swiss CPA examinations. My strong performance, team leadership, and ability to deliver results under pressure earned me a two-year assignment to Spain.
    • In Madrid, I gained expertise in large-scale integrated audits, including one of PwC's major global clients. My role was to bring this knowledge back to Switzerland to enhance local capabilities. I managed a team of up to 20 FTEs, collaborated with international teams, and ensured compliance with PCAOB standards (SOX) and IFRS.
    • In Zurich, I applied my experience from Spain to lead the first-year integrated audit of PwC's largest Swiss client. I successfully managed an international team of up to 15 FTEs, coordinated efforts across shared service centers and global offices, and ensured compliance with PCAOB standards (SOX) and US GAAP.
    • My ability to lead teams and adapt to new regulatory frameworks and cultural environments was key to delivering successful audits, ultimately leading to various promotions from Senior Associate to Senior Manager.
    Audit SOX US GAAP IFRS Financial Services
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Education

  • International Executive MBA
    University of St. Gallen
    2023
    https://emba.unisg.ch/en/programm/iemba
  • Swiss Chartered Public Accountant (CPA)
    ExpertSuisse
    2017
    https://expertsuisse.ch/en/professional-education/professional-qualification/swiss-certified-accountant
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Certifications

  • Swiss Certified Accountant (CPA)
    ExpertSuisse
    2017
    Accounting Tax Business Law IFRS

Skill set

SAP S/4HANA
IFRS
US GAAP
SOX

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