Houcine Bennouna

Senior Manager Audit & Assurance, Certified Public Accountant (DEC), Swiss Certified Audit Expert

About Houcine

Houcine joined RSM Switzerland in September 2025 as a Senior Manager within the Audit department and is based in Geneva. A French Certified Public Accountant (DEC) and a Swiss Certified Audit Expert, he brings over twelve years of experience in auditing international groups, with a focus on complex, cross-border audit engagements.

Before joining RSM, Houcine spent more than a decade with leading audit firms including Deloitte and PwC where he worked in France, New Caledonia, and Switzerland. This international exposure has equipped him with a strong understanding of diverse regulatory environments and multicultural business contexts.

At RSM, Houcine manages a portfolio of group audit mandates under various accounting frameworks, including IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss code of obligations. He is recognized for his rigorous, pragmatic approach to auditing and his commitment to turning audit assignments into actionable tools that drive value and continuous improvement for his clients.

Fluent in French, English, and Arabic, Houcine is dedicated to fostering effective communication and delivering high-quality service to international clients and leadership teams.

Experience and skills

• Leadership of group audits for international and large private companies
• Expertise in multi-framework reporting (IFRS, French GAAP, Swiss GAAP)
• Strong background in consolidation reviews and complex accounting matters
• Risk assessment and internal control testing across multiple jurisdictions
• Project management and coordination of cross-border audit teams
• Coaching and mentoring of audit staff; focus on audit quality and consistency

Sectoral expertise

• Luxury and Consumer Products
• Industrial and Manufacturing
• Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure
• Healthcare and Medical Services
• Energy, Mining and Natural Resources
• Technology, Telecommunications and IT Services
• Events, Transportation and Logistics
• Business and Professional Services
• Private Equity (portfolio company audits and group reporting)