1. CRISTIAN KERTESZ
(M) 345-324-1600 | cristian.kertesz@hotmail.com
OVERVIEW
I am an experienced Financial Controller and Compliance Officer with over 13 years of experience in the fast-paced
offshore financial industry. Accomplished and energetic, I have a solid history of achievement and meeting
objectives. I am a motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2002 - now Chartered Accountant, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (ex Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Ontario)
2013 - now Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (ex Institute
of Chartered Accountants of Ontario)
2002 - now Member, Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants
2006 - now Member, Cayman Islands Compliance Association
2013 - now Member, National Futures Association, Series 3
EDUCATION
1994 - 1999 Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts, Economics Major, University of Toronto
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2006 - now Financial Controller / Compliance Officer, BNP Paribas Bank & Trust Cayman Limited
Vice President - Asset and Fund Services Division, BNP Paribas
 produce and maintain all accounting records and reconciliations for the bank and its
subsidiaries, with assets totaling low to mid-8 figures
 produce financial statements for audit purposes and coordinate with external auditors, both for
the bank, subsidiaries, and clients, as required
 generate timely monthly management reports and provide fluctuation analysis where required
 create annual budget and forecasts for the bank and its subsidiaries
 produce and review client accounting records and financial statements
 developed and implemented general ledger for subsidiaries acquired by the bank, and executed
their implementation
 complete regulatory filings required by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in line with
Reporting Schedule requirements and deadlines
 develop, maintain and update procedures, policies and controls to ensure the bank’s activities
and processes are in ongoing compliance with local laws, regulations and bank policies
 maintain a regulatory reference library including all current Cayman Islands Laws and
Regulations applicable to the bank's business.
 sign-off on client acceptance in line with KYC / Money Laundering laws, regulations and bank
policies

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 monitor clients' activity to detect unusual or potential suspicious activity and conduct
investigations as necessary
 act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and prepare and submit as appropriate Suspicious
Activity Reports
 liaise with the Financial Reporting Authority and the RCIPS Financial Crime Unit with respect to
suspicious activities
 review and maintain a record and response to customer complaints and suggest corrective
action to avoid customer complaints including revision of policies and procedures.
 prepare the bank’s compliance (KYC/Money Laundering) training program and ensure all staff
are properly trained
 supervise and train Accounts Assistant
2004 - 2006 Senior Fund Accountant, Citco Fund Services (Cayman Islands) Limited
 struck NAVs for hedge funds investing in quoted and unquoted securities, calculated fund fees,
and issued NAVs to shareholders
 communicated with Investment Managers and shareholders in order to resolve
difficulties/conflicts met during the NAV process
 supervised and trained Fund Accountants
 dealt with fund auditors with the aim of completing audit engagements
 use of Bloomberg in pricing client investments
2002 - 2004 Audit Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (Grand Cayman)
 performed audit engagements of private banks, mutual funds, and trust companies
 drafted and analyzed International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and US GAAP
financial statements
 evaluated client compliance with Cayman Islands KYC regulations
 coached junior staff
 use of Bloomberg in pricing client investments
1999 - 2002 Audit Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (Toronto)
 performed audits of banks, manufacturers, retail establishments
 supervised audit teams to successful completion of audit engagements
 drafted and analyzed Canadian GAAP financial statements
 coached and reviewed work of junior staff
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
 Microsoft Office suite
 Sage 300 ERP (previously known as AccPac)
CAYMAN STATUS
 Permanent Resident