Laurent Sapin
Professional competence
In the past, Manager in a universal Swiss bank and currently Finance and Administration Manager with considerable experience acquired in an international and industrial high-tech environment.
Broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management as well as direct experience with real estate/facilities.
Worked with IAS, US GAAP and Swiss GAAP.
Put in place SarbOx processes related to business.
Good knowledge of Commissionaire structure.
1 contactPreparation of the consolidated annual plan/budget for various functions in Neuchatel as well as follow-up and forecasts.
Preparation of monthly financial statistics, statements, dashboard as well as productivity ratios ; reporting to the European Headquarter.
Insure financial controlling as well as cost analysis while supervising all accounting functions (AP, AR, cash forecast, clothing activities…).
Preparation of all statutory accounting functions in coordination with local GAAP. Closing of annual books.
Implementation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly and yearly closing with review and analysis of balance sheet and profit and loss.
Implementation of miscellaneous procedures/projects, as well as for Sarbanes Oxley.
Part of the Business Management Team and managing as well the Facilities department.
2004 - 2004Preparation and compliance of all statutory accounting functions including year-end accounts, taxation, VAT returns and other statutory.
Development and implementation of internal procedures and systems in line with Swiss GAAP and Group currencies.
Responsible for all accounting functions including multi-currency transactions, inter-company transactions, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals and prepayments
Implement and maintain accounting close process, monthly, quarterly and year-end balance sheet reviews. Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to the management.
Credit management control such as payment terms, limits and debtors insurance.
Daily management, training and development of the finance team.
1997 - 2003Preparation of the consolidated annual plan/budget for various functions in Neuchatel and Europe. Localization, Information Technology, Product Support, Human Resources, Facilities and Finance, including project planning and forecasting.
Preparation of timely and accurate forecasts for the above mentioned functions.
Comparison and analysis to plan/forecast. Management of reserve/accrual requirements for each function.
Coordination of information on financial plan/forecast with European Headquarter and Corporate Finance in the USA.
Evaluation and anticipation regarding expenses trends, identification of procedure improvements to increase department efficiency.
Provide specific/accurate support on the use of spreadsheets, databases and other financial tools to other departments.
Hedging process.
1984 - 1996Agency Manager, Retail Banking. Customer advice, commercial and credit loans as well as mortgage loans. Portfolio management. People management as well as all security points related to a bank agency.
Finance Department. Stock market; contacts with clients, stock orders, customer advice, private banking, dealer in new bonds issues (Swiss and foreign), portfolio management.