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Banque de Commerce et de Placements
- Head of MIS
2014 - maintenant
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BANQUE HINDUJA (SUISSE) SA
- HEAD OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
2012 - 2013
MANAGED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE TEAM
SUPERVISED SWISS NATIONAL BANK REPORTING INCLUDING IMPLEMENATION OF BASLE III AND LIQUIDITY RATIOS
MANAGED ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS
SSUED BUSINESS UNITS REPORTING TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SET UP MIS REPORTING FOR FRONT OFFICE TEAMS AND EXCO
ENHANCED IT PLATFORM - AUTOMATION AND PROJECTS
PROVIDED MONTHLY ACCOUTING AND REPORTING SERVICE TO MIDDLE EAST SUBSIDIARY
SUPERVISED CONSOLIDATION OF FOREIGN ENTITIES
PREPARED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ANNUAL AUDIT
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GENEVA - BANQUE SAFDIÉ SA
- FNANCIAL OFFICER & ACCOUNTING MANAGER
2011 - 2012
* SUPERVISED FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TEAM ;
COORDINATED AUDIT REVIEWS BY EXTERNAL AUDITORS ;
* LIASED WITH FINMA TO COVER TRANSITION PHASE PRE AND POST MERGER ;
* PREPARED CALCULATION OF BANK NET ASSET VALUES AND FOLLOW UP OF AGREED UPON PROCEDURE
DOCUMENTED PROCESSES AND TRAIN STAFF ACCORDINGLY
OF WHICH :
REVIEWED CHART OF ACCOUNTS OF BOTH BANKS AND IDENTIFY GAPS
TRACKING THE PHASE TRANSITION
INTERFACE PARAMETRISATION TO ENABLE BOOKS CONSOLIDATION, HEAD OFFICE REPORTING
AND SWISS NATIONAL BANK REPORTING
* COORDINATED MERGERS OF FINANACIAL IT PLATFORM BETWEEN THE TWO INSTITUTIONS ;
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ABN AMRO BANK (SUISSE) SA
- Business Controller
2010 - 2011
(Member of the local Management Committee)
* Adapted and performed Internal Controls ;
* Monitored and controled production of regular KPI's for front teams ;
* Supervised budget process ;
* Supervised Financial and Management Accounting function for Geneva branch ;
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ABN AMRO BANK (SUISSE) SA
- Project Manager
2009 - 2010
* Assessed Business Cases for Finance and Accouting Department ;
* Identified activities, controls, IT tools, Interfaces and Databases ;
* Built up Use Cases and User Tests for Finance Team ;
* Evaluated and validated Regulatory platform set up using Risk Pro/Reg Pro ;
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ABNAMRO Banque Suisse SA
- Financial Controller/Business Controller
2005 - 2009
• Remodelled Accounting, Finance and Organisation functions to meet Bank’s strategy
• Reduced cost by achieving renegociation of contracts and strict adherence to internal policies.
• Built up Business development tool to measure teams and individuals activities for product sales,
clients acquisition (pipeline report),
• Promoted weekly business impulse both to Management and Team Leaders..
• Organised training for individuals within the organisation.
• Designed for our Latin America Network MIS reports and Finance Package on a monthly basis
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ABN AMRO BANK (SUISSE) SA
- Head of Financial Control & Accounting and Facility Management
2005 - 2009
(Member of the local Geneva Management Committee)
* Remodelled Accounting, Finance and Organisation functions to meet Bank's strategy ;
* Reduced cost by achieving renegociation of contracts and strict adherence to internal policies. ;
* Built up Business development tool to measure teams and individuals activities for product sales,
clients acquisition (pipeline report),
* Promoted weekly business impulse both to Management and Team Leaders.. ;
* Organised training for individuals within the organisation. ;
* Designed for our Latin America Network MIS reports and Finance Package on a monthly basis. ;
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ABN AMRO Suisse SA
- Financial Controller
2001 - 2005
• Created and populated Financial package within the organisation.
• Produced and explained monthly results to local and Swiss Management.
• Defined in coordination with Head Office test cases and lauch on a monthly basis web based reports for Front Office Teams such as Cockpit reports, Assets and revenues per clients and individuals, profit and cost centers reports.
• Introduced networking initiatives between Swiss Branches and Finance functions.
• Reorganised Branch Geneva activities such as Managing cost, Budget implementation process and adherance to Bank Internal Policy.
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ABN AMRO BANK (SUISSE) SA
- Head of Accounting/Finance
2001 - 2005
* Created and populated Financial package within the organisation. ;
* Produced and explained monthly results to local and Swiss Management. ;
* Defined in coordination with Head Office test cases and lauch on a monthly basis web based reports for Front Office Teams such as Cockpit reports, Assets and revenues per clients and individuals, profit and cost centers reports. ;
* Introduced networking initiatives between Swiss Branches and Finance functions. ;
* Reorganised Branch Geneva activities such as Managing cost, Budget implementation process and adherance to Bank Internal Policy. ;
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JP Morgan Suisse SA
- Legal Entity Controller
Paris
1999 - 2000
• Validated Accouting functions and Financial platforms for transition to year 2000.
• Implemented General Ledger Account Ownership for Geneva Legal Entity.
• Improved Swiss Legal Reporting by migrating data to new IT solution (Abacus Fire) including set up of new statistics requirements.
• Prepared and Lead internal and external audits.
• Contributed to Annual Report for Geneva Legal Entity.
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JP MORGAN (SUISSE) SA
- Legal Entity Controller, Swiss Platform
1999 - 2000
* Validated Accouting functions and Financial platforms for transition to year 2000. ;
* Implemented General Ledger Account Ownership for Geneva Legal Entity. ;
* Improved Swiss Legal Reporting by migrating data to new IT solution (Abacus Fire) including set up of new statistics requirements. ;
* Prepared and Lead internal and external audits. ;
* Contributed to Annual Report for Geneva Legal Entity. ;
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Bank of America NT & SA
- Group Financial Officer
1995 - 1999
* Supervised Branch Geneva closure due to discontinuation of the International Private Banking activities in Europe and Asia.
Peroject Management - Nassau Bahamas;
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Bank of America NT & SA
- Financial Controller
1995 - 1998
* Assumed responsibility for the Management Information reporting of the three European Units of the Private Bank. ;
* Act as Financial Controller vis a vis the EMEA Management based in LOndon for Budget initiatives and survey of division activities. ;
* Implement Financial Package/MIS database (Access) for the three offices (London, Jersey
and Dubai)
* Standardised reporting tools and define adequate reports. ;
* Lead study of new IT Banking Platform for Branch Geneva for Finance and Accouting functions
(system Olympic - ERI Bancaire)
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Bank of America NT & SA
- Head of Accounting and Finance
1989 - 1995
* Implemented Management information reporting system for Branch Geneva (Paradox System/Access) ;
* Coordinate with Head Office codification of client data, Relationship/Product Managers throughout the division. ;
* Set up MIS reports both at Head Office level and Swiss local Branch. ;
* Created and maintained a revenue attribution system throughout the division IPB ;
* Set up Accouting Department functions including Swiss Legal Reporting, Us Reporting to Head office, Accounts Payable and monthly Financial Package. ;
* Shaped and Built up Management information system. ;
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Bank of America NT & SA
- Chief Operating Officer
1988 - 1999
BANK OF AMERICA NT &SA, GENEVA 1988-1999
International Private Banking Geneva Branch
Chief Operating Officer 1996-1999
• Supervised Branch Geneva closure due to discontinuation of the International Private Banking activities in Europe and Asia.
Project Manager for Migration of PB IT platform, Bahamas (System Isis – Profits) 1998
• Set up Accounting and Finance Department and related functions.
• Launched Data migration to new IT Platform including Staff Training to new model and processes, Issue written procedures, insure Bank Standards and policies are met.
Project Manager Geneva-Zurich 1996
• Consolidated Swiss activities within Branch Geneva following closure of Branch Zurich
(Including
migration of data and functions).
• Assumed responsibility for the Swiss Clearing activities.
• Produced combined financial accounting and reporting service to both Private and Corporate
Banking Units
• Supervised Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit functions and clearing management
Financial Controller for the regional Division EMEA 1995-1998
• Assumed responsibility for the Management Information reporting of the three European Units of the Private Bank.
• Act as Financial Controller vis a vis the EMEA Management based in LOndon for Budget initiatives and survey of division activities.
• Implement Financial Package/MIS database (Access) for the three offices (London, Jersey
and Dubai)
• Standardised reporting tools and define adequate reports.
• Lead study of new IT Banking Platform for Branch Geneva for Finance and Accouting functions
(system Olympic – ERI Bancaire)
Head of Accounting and Finance, Geneva Branch 1990-1995
• Implemented Management information reporting system for Branch Geneva (Paradox System/Access)
• Coordinate with Head Office codification of client data, Relationship/Product Managers throughout the division.
• Set up MIS reports both at Head Office level and Swiss local Branch.
• Created and maintained a revenue attribution system throughout the division IPB
Head of Accounting Geneva 1989-1990
• Set up Accouting Department functions including Swiss Legal Reporting, Us Reporting to Head office, Accounts Payable and monthly Financial Package.
• Shaped and Built up Management information system.
Processing Clerk within the Geneva Back Office department 1988
• (Fiduciary Deposits, Stock orders, Payments, Corporate
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Bank of America NT & SA
- Processing Clerk - Back Office
1988 - 1988
* (Fiduciary Deposits, Stock orders, Payments, Corporate Actions) ;
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ILEX TRUST SERVICES SA
- Accountant
1984 - 1988
Geneva ILEX TRUST SERVICES SA/HOOGEWERF-USHER & CO.
* Prepared accounts for client companies and private investment portfolios. ;
* Performed Administrative work with respect to Payrolls, Tax returns.... ;
* Assist in Managing the NCR computer system (File Management and Security) ;
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Ilex Trust Services SA
- Client Accountant
1979 - 1988
Accountant
• Prepared accounts for client companies and private investment portfolios.
• Performed Administrative work with respect to Payrolls, Tax returns….
• Assist in Managing the NCR computer system (File Management and Security)
Apprenticeship 1980-1983
