Sarhane Fouad
About Sarhane Fouad
Sarhane Fouad is a Finance Director and Group Revenue Controller at SOPHiA GENETICS, with extensive experience in financial management and compliance. He has previously held positions at PwC, Dassault Systèmes, Schneider Electric, and LCL, specializing in revenue recognition and financial operations.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Sarhane Fouad serves as the Finance Director and Group Revenue Controller at SOPHiA GENETICS since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. He plays a key role in managing the Order to Cash process, which is essential for maintaining efficient financial operations within the organization.
Previous Experience at PwC
Sarhane worked at PwC in various capacities from 2007 to 2014. He served as a Senior Manager Audit for seven years in the Paris region, where he gained significant experience in audit management. Following this, he held the position of Development Deployed Program - Audit Manager for two years in the Boston region, focusing on audit processes and compliance.
Expertise in Revenue Recognition
Sarhane has specialized knowledge in IFRS 15 and Topic 606, which are critical for revenue recognition in the software and SaaS sectors. His expertise in these areas was further developed during his tenure at Dassault Systèmes, where he worked on revenue recognition and contract structuring from 2017 to 2022.
Educational Background
Sarhane completed his Baccalauréat with Mention Bien at Lycée Lyautey in Casablanca, Morocco. He furthered his education at Reims Management School, where he earned a Master's Degree in Audit and Finance from 2002 to 2006. This academic foundation has supported his career in finance and accounting.
Contributions to Financial Processes
Sarhane actively participates in projects aimed at enhancing financial processes within his current organization. His role involves providing accounting advice to management and liaising with external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.