CHERIF ICHOU
Aulnay-Sous-Bois
Summary
Proven expertise in conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards. Superb analytical and communications skills enabled optimum results.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Accountant
Arthur Andersen & Associés
01.1990 - Current
- Company Overview: Economic Interest Group for the support functions of the companies of the group (Audit, Taxes and Consulting)
- In charge of cash receipts received for the Audit companies (check remittances and postings, bank reconciliations, account analysis)
- Treasurer for all companies of the group (Audit, Taxes and Consulting), set up of the banking communication software XRT (ex CERG) and of the automatic bank reconciliations
- Participation in the implementation of the new accounting system called ANAEL (hosted on IBM AS400) and improvement of the accounting procedures
- Economic Interest Group for the support functions of the companies of the group (Audit, Taxes and Consulting)
Various Roles
Accenture SAS
06.1994 - 11.2013
- Company Overview: Company of Management Consulting, information technologies and outsourcing
- Transfer to Andersen Consulting further to the split of the activities of Audit / taxes and Consulting
- Directly connected to the Financial Director
- Supervision of the Accounting team and daily management of the Accounting department
- Implementation of the financial Firm system (FS90) and training of end-users
- Preparation and participation to several internal audits and tax/social audits as well
- Establishment of the balance sheet with preparation and participation in semi-annual and annual closing operations with the statutory auditors
- Implementation of the Accounting department of a subsidiary further to the transfer of the activity of this subsidiary to Sophia-Antipolis
- Transition Manager for the transfer of the Accounting department towards the ESC (Dublin)
- Organization of 'workshadowings' in Paris
- Installation of the various Finance software in Dublin
- Based during 6 months in Dublin to insure the starting up of the service
- Transfer to the Controlling department in October 2003 to work on the SAP implementation leading the OTC (Order-To-Cash) process area for Gallia
- Point of contact point for the implementation of internal controls for the region further to the adoption in July, 2002 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Implementation of a subsidiary of France Accenture Group for the management of Outsourcing contracts and be the Finance Director of this entity until November 2007
- Lead of the SAP support team for Europe and Latin America for OTC and R&A process areas - Supervision of a team of 10 persons across Europe
- Project and Deployment Lead for the implementation of Delivery and Finance tool for Europe and Latin America until December November 2013
- Since December 2013, Deal Finance Director on acquisitions managing the integration of acquired companies within Accenture eco-system (Economic Model, tools, processes, people…), working closing with Local Finance Accenture team and with acquired Finance team
- Company of Management Consulting, information technologies and outsourcing
Various Temporary Assignments
S3P Intérim
Paris
01.1989 - 03.1990
- Various temporary assignments for accounting tasks
Administrative and Accounting Tasks
PARI MUTUEL URBAIN
Paris
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Working on the department called 'Groupement General'
- In charge of administrative and accounting tasks
Accountant Assistant
E.V.S Intérim
Aulnay-Sous-Bois
07.1983 - 08.1987
- Accountant assistant, missions at DISTRIPHAR (branch of the Roussel UCLAF group (pharmaceutical products))
Education
Bachelor of Accounting and Management -
Lycée Frémin
93140 Bondy06-1983
Professional Education Certificate in Accounting -
Lycée Georges Elie
93140 Bondy06-1981
Skills
- Accounting/Controlling
- Leadership
- Management
- Listening
- Problem-solving
- Sense of service
- Interpersonal skills
Other
- Good Network within Accenture
- Good knowledge of Accenture Eco-systems
- Involvement in various internal projects
- Finance People Advocate during some years
Timeline
Various Roles
Accenture SAS
06.1994 - 11.2013
Client Accountant
Arthur Andersen & Associés
01.1990 - Current
Various Temporary Assignments
S3P Intérim
01.1989 - 03.1990
Administrative and Accounting Tasks
PARI MUTUEL URBAIN
01.1987 - 01.1988
Accountant Assistant
E.V.S Intérim
07.1983 - 08.1987
Bachelor of Accounting and Management -
Lycée Frémin
Professional Education Certificate in Accounting -
Lycée Georges Elie
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