César Ramos: Full Professional Profile

Detailed career highlights, academic credentials, and certifications supporting your IFRS 9 and Audit needs.

IFRS 9 Hedging & Risk Compliance Expert

César Ramos is an Accountant, Auditor (QTG, CVM, SUSEP, and BCB), Certified Expert Witness Accountant, Real Estate Appraiser, Administrator, Consultant, and Fiscal Advisor. His career began in Paris at Ernst & Young (EY), leading to international assignments in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Brazil.

With more than 20 years of experience in audit, consulting, and expert services, César served as an Executive Director at Ernst & Young Brazil from 2006 to 2012, where he also coordinated the French Desk (2003 to 2012) and served as an IFRS Instructor at EY’s corporate university.

Born in Paris, César holds French, Spanish, and Brazilian nationalities. He is professionally fluent in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish.

International Career & Expertise Highlights

• Ernst & Young Executive Director (2006 to 2012): Led complex audit and consulting engagements across multinational operations.
• IFRS 9 Specialist: Extensive experience in implementation and instruction of IFRS 9 and Brazilian CPC 48 standards.
• Global Audit Experience: Audit assignments spanning France, Spain, the UK, Argentina, and Brazil.
• Multi-Jurisdictional Certifications: Certified Auditor for CVM (Securities), SUSEP (Insurance), and BCB (Banking).
• Thought Leader: Author of multiple books on Financial Instruments, Derivatives, Hedge Accounting, and Corporate Risk Management.
• Remote Education Coordinator: Coordinates executive distance education platforms.

Capabilities

• Audit-Proof Hedging Strategy Design. We provide expert consulting to corporate clients, focusing on the rigorous design, documentation, and designation of hedging strategies that eliminate P&L volatility and meet strict IFRS 9 compliance requirements.
• Integrated P&L Volatility Management. Our unique framework merges deep IFRS 9 compliance expertise with advanced derivative hedging strategies, proprietary tools, and organizational governance. We halt profit volatility, protect future cash flows, and maximize the fair value of assets, accelerating financial performance.

Academic Credentials

• Master’s Degree: Corporate Finance and International Capital Markets (Sciences-Po Paris).
• Graduate: Economics and Finance (Sciences-Po Paris).
• Master’s Degree: Business Administration (University of São Paulo – USP).
• Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting Sciences (FCE São Paulo).
• Incomplete Law Degree: (3rd year) at Sorbonne University (Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne).
• Technical Training: Real Estate Appraiser and Judicial Expert (Escola Técnica Mônaco, Rio de Janeiro).
• Military Preparation: Diploma from the French Ministry of Defense.

Official Certifications (Active 2025 Status)

• National Registry of Independent Auditors (CFC / CNAI): Certificate of Professional Qualification.
• National Registry of Accounting Experts (CFC / CNPC): Certificate of Professional Qualification.
• Regional Accounting Council of São Paulo (CRC-SP): Certificate of Professional Qualification.
• National Registry of Real Estate Appraisers (COFECI / CNAI): Certificate of Registration.

Publications & Books (Author)

César has authored several foundational books in Portuguese on accounting and risk management, demonstrating deep technical knowledge:

• Contabilidade de Instrumentos Financeiros (2nd ed., 390 pages).
• Derivativos, riscos e estratégias de hedge (3rd ed., 371 pages).
• Contabilidade de Hedge, CPC 48 (IFRS 9) (1st ed., 219 pages).
• Gestão de riscos corporativos (2nd ed., 217 pages).
• Auditoria. Qualificação Técnica Geral, QTG (3rd ed., 335 pages).