Sherif Mekerum, Senior Demand Manager

Sherif Mekerum

Senior Demand Manager

Credit Suisse AG

Location
Switzerland
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
Experience
21 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 6 Months

Senior Demand Manager at Credit Suisse AG
  • Switzerland
  • My current job since April 2016

Aligning demand with IWM’s strategic priorities and redeploy resources to achieve optimal allocation, acting as intermediary between IWM BAs, Shared Service units and other Divisions to ensure IWM Demand is captured and planned & deputizing IWM COO in Design Authority Committees Globaly

Senior Internal Auditor Manager at Credit Suisse AG
  • Switzerland
  • March 2015 to March 2016

Lead major global Regular and Targeted audit programs within the bank in PB and CFO functions, working closely with Head of Audits in the Risk Assessment on Regulatory Reporting topic, Liquidity & Funding, Accounting, Reviewing Key Risk management tools RCSA, MICOS Controls, Treasury and Private Banking. Drive the Operational and Leadership meetings of Chief Auditors

HEAD OF ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, FINANCE– FSO ADVISORY at Ernst & Young
  • Switzerland
  • January 2014 to February 2015

Lead the acquisition, design and execution of large finance projects within complex multi-national clients; Help clients to define value drivers, metrics and KPI’s and outline efficient processes that will improve transparency and drive continuous finance performance improvement. Support transformation program outcomes through the delivery of appropriate financial planning, reporting and analysis, strategic management information and cost transparency.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Lead engagement in finance transformation program, helping client through EPM solutions e.g. Rolling Forecast, Balanced Scorecard & Strategy mapping, Multi-dimensional reporting and Scenario based planning.
• Led an intense project for a major Insurer in creating a comprehensive Scorecard to be presented to BoD, and led a Capability Assessment project of Recovery & Resolution Plan compliance for a major international bank

Head of Finance and Performance Steering at CREDIT SUISSE AG, Switzerland
  • Switzerland
  • July 2011 to September 2013

CREDIT SUISSE AG, Switzerland
Market Area UK / International, Private Banking EMEA

Serve as subject matter expert for all financial reporting and finance matters, overseeing MIS cockpit and reports for the entire Market Area. Drive monthly rollup forecasting and annual Organizational Business Planning process. Tracking progress to targets and ensuring successful delivery on KPIs. Ensure an appropriate staff, by coaching, training on the job, assessing performances as well as external training.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Positioned the Market Area to act as a pilot on several initiatives within the entire Private Banking division
• Implemented new monthly MIS Cockpit to senior executives and management teams built on visual charts, providing them with comprehensive yet simplified view of the market performance
• Increased revenue by 7% in Q3 2011 through strong referral management & solid business case management
• Succeeded in reducing the overall cost by 5% for full year 2011 via managed expenses optimisation and properly advising on bottom performers management

Senior Business Controller, Finance Group at UBS AG, Switzerland
  • Switzerland
  • November 2009 to June 2011

Successfully performed / reviewed budgeting & planning modules, cost estimates, forecasts, 1 year operational plan and strategic five years business plan. Challenged management on initiatives and new projects, maintained proper investment & corporate governance. Oversaw the instructions of Social Security, SLA recharges, and Swiss GAAP accruals for deferred compensation & bonus for all locations worldwide, and guided the FINMA Capital deductions process.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Voluntarily taken-over the position of Business Manager of Global Risk Control function
• Established a very strong relationship and excelled in communicating risk issues to stakeholders and business partners. Reduced work efforts of senior executives through offering training for important topics & setting up regular one on ones
Managed the reorganization of 23, 000 employees from different Business Divisions to Corporate Centre Project (CtB Project Management)
• Ensured monitoring of business and financial performance by providing the management team with information, financial analyses and proactive advice

Group Equity Participation Controlling, Senior Product Controller at UBS AG, Switzerland
  • Switzerland
  • October 2007 to October 2009

• Supervise 1 team member
• Review B/S & P/L Monthly Consolidation Process and its all adjustments according to IFRS, US GAAP and Swiss GAAP
• Prepare the Monthly Management Report, Quarterly Trustee Report as well as the Annual Financial Statements
• Calculate the impact of share based components on the diluted EPS
• Review the FINMA Capital Deductions process from Group Treasury for our Own Shares, AIVs and Outstanding Options
• Apply SOX as well as Basel ll for Internal Risk Control
process & Review the Monthly IFRS2 Tax Reports

Deputy Head of Client Reporting Division leading team of 5 at Cititrust
  • Switzerland
  • August 2005 to September 2007

Led the Client Reporting team through delegating preparation of financial statements for trusts, companies and partnerships, located in a wide range of jurisdictions, preparing investments, income & capital distribution schedules. Oversaw the Reconciliation of bank & portfolio accounts, real estate purchases and sales to completion statements. And proper Verification of contributions from clients and distributions to beneficiaries
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
• Structured practical documents to provide distinct training, processes and education for new hire and existing employees worldwide on the newly implemented database program (Project 1)
• Achieved with my team excellent results in cleaning out a challenging reporting back-log through adapting a top-notch motivation program for extra working hours

Semi Senior Auditing Division, according at Mostafa Shawki & Co
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2002 to June 2004

Mostafa Shawki & Co. (Deloitte Touche) Cairo, Egypt,

Semi Senior Auditing Division, according to IAS and IFRS:
• Lead 2 - 4 Junior Auditors during assignments
• Interim Auditing & yearly financial statements
• Test, design control structure & accounting systems
• Give advice to clients to improve internal control structures
• Prepare financial statements & auditor's reports
• Prepare financial analysis & cash flow statements
Industrial Companies: Procter & Gamble Egypt
Petroleum Companies: ExxonMobil
Hotels: Marriott Hotel

Accountant at Misr International Bank
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2001 to June 2002

Documentary Credit Department; Junior

• Mainly opening the LC & Examining the documents
• Providing that the terms & conditions of LC have been fulfilled

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
  • at Cairo University
  • May 2001

Specialties & Skills

Budgeting
Managerial Experience
Financial Reporting
MIS Reporting
Team Leadership
Leadership
Business Management
Financial Analysis
Cost Control
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Performance Management
Risk Control
Analysis & Reconciliation
Project Management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
German
Expert

Memberships

Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business
  • Active Member
  • January 2013

Training and Certifications

ACCA - Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (Training)
Training Institute:
ACCA
Date Attended:
January 2014
Part-Qualified ACCA Professional Scheme (Certificate)