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Dr. Rafael Escher

EY Luxembourg Assurance Real Estate Partner

Audit professional with over 10 years of experience, dedicated to continuous learning, team development and fostering trust.

Rafael is a highly experienced professional with over 10 years in the alternative investments and real estate sector in Luxembourg, specializing in the audit of both regulated and unregulated structures. He is a registered practicing member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and is statutory auditor in Luxembourg (Reviseur d'Entreprises agréé (IRE)).

Rafael possesses extensive experience in coordinating multinational audit engagements in collaboration with other EY offices. He has strong technical knowledge and practical expertise in Lux GAAP and IFRS.

In February 2022, Rafael earned his doctorate from Saarland University, graduating "summa cum laude" with a dissertation on "Influence Possibilities on the Accounting Policy of Financial Instruments according to IFRS 9.“ He also holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration from Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany. 

How Rafael is shaping the future with confidence

In addition to his work at EY, Rafael teaches several classes to younger professionals and undergraduates on investing, financing, and accounting topics, supporting their professional and personal growth.

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