Alex Koudjo SODJINOU
Regional Finance Controller at Plan International West and Central Africa- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Certificate Program in Contract Management
The World BankApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate Program in Public Procurement
The World BankApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Core Humanitarian Certification
DisasterReadyApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Facing the Management Challenges of Difficult Behaviour and Diverse Teams
DisasterReadyApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Building a Leadership Development Plan
DisasterReadyMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Developing Community Resilience: Shelter and Settlement Assistance Training for Diasporas
IOM - UN MigrationNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Financial Management Essentials Certificate
DisasterReadyNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate
DisasterReadyNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Marketing Essentials for Nonprofits Certificate Program
DisasterReadyNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Security Risks Management
GISF - Global Interagency Security ForumOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
BSAFE
UNDSSSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
BUILDING CONFLICT SENSITIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT
DisasterReadySep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Procurement and Logistics Certificate
Mercy CorpsSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Program Management Certificate
DisasterReadySep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Finance & Budgeting in Emergency
Save the Children InternationalNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Sphere for Managers Module
Humanitarian charter and Minimum Standards in humanitarian responsesMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
BSITF II & ASITF ( English)
UNDSSMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Preventing Corruption in Humanitarian Aid
Transparency International NorwaySep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Safety and Security training
Centre for Safety and Development (CSD)Jun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Risk Management
GALLAGHER Bassett Services, Inc. Groupe IRMMay, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Business Plan Elaboration and Methods
EPHATA Corporate Finance SARL – GDLN (Global Distance Leaning Network), Dakar Senegal.Feb, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Special Intensive Course in English
Ghana Institute of LanguageFeb, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Working with USAID: From Proposal to Closeout
APVOFMNov, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Plan International West and Central Africa
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Senegal
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Finance Controller
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Aug 2017 - Present
Key responsibilities: Budget Management - Provide support in communicating instructions and milestones within the region for business planning, including long-term planning, budgeting, quarterly forecasting and cash flow forecasting. - Consolidate, review and analyse planning inputs from countries: annual budget, periodic updates, quarterly re-forecasting. Accounting and treasury - Prepare regional monthly cash flow forecasts based on countries’ forecasts. - Monitor inter-company accounts for the region and help resolve issues in a timely manner. - Keep and update bank details and bank accounts signatories for the region. - Provide advice, guidance and support to countries and the Regional Hub for the use of corporate systems containing financial data: Microsolf D365, SAP, BPC, etc. Financial reporting and analysis - Prepare and review periodic financial reports for the Region, including quarterly and year-end reports. - Consolidate periodic regional financial reports - Analyses and interpret financial information for the region. Internal financial controls Review financial controls processes, procedures and systems in place at the Regional Hub and Country Offices and make recommendations for improvements Show less
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICAN REGION (WARO)
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Dakar - SENEGAL
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Roving Finance Manager
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
With regards to the strong growth in size and in funding portfolio expansion/donors’ diversity and the necessity to support finance operations for a limited period of time, the Roving Finance Manager is to serve Country Offices (CO) in an equivalent role of Country Finance Manager or Emergency Finance Manager for major grants for 1 to 3 months for each posting, the time for the country to have on board a substantive Finance staff. S/He will use the regular Finance Manager job description and any specific terms of references (TOR) or scope of work (SOW) developed for the assignment which must include the training of the substantive Finance Manager. While not serving in country in the above roles, the Roving Finance Manager works on regional special projects and other duties as assigned by the line manager. These duties include but are not limited to training materials development, participation in systems upgrade, improvement and testing, etc. II. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Roving Finance Manager is responsible of: 1. Participating in CMT/ERT decision-making 2. Supporting the CMT/ERT to manage relationships and processes relating to partners (NGOs and communities), including partner assessment 3. Taking responsibility as part of the CMT/ERT for risk management processes in-country 4. Budgeting and planning based on excellent and timely financial data 5. Financial reporting and cash management accuracy and compliancy with established policies and procedures 6. Keeping Grants financial reporting and record well maintained and accurate 7. Maintaining a systematic and consistent risk management approach to allow for effective identification, recording and management of threats and opportunities internally and with key partner organizations 8. Overseeing and developing an excellent and high performing finance team within the country Show less
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Emergency Finance Manager
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
In this Programme, my duties are: - Establish and management the accounting system (QuickBooks, Great Plain, SAP) - Recruit finance staff and built a capacity on the finance management - Establish Finance Procedures and Policy including the Petty Cash Policy Management - The management of the Emergency finance team and resources to achieve defined areas of responsibility - The control of the day-to-day financial activity - Ensuring the Development and Monitoring and control of budget execution donors (UNICEF, DFID, SIDA) - Prepare and analyze management reporting bi - weekly and monthly - Preparation of financial reports to various donors (EU, World Bank, USAID, Canadian Government Cooperatives Funds and UN Agencies) - Preparation of monthly financial reports, Quarterly and annual - Monitoring financial and budgetary commitments of emergency funded programs each donor - Coordinate closing process of fiscal and budgeting. - Control payment of salaries for a staff of over 22 employees Show less
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Plan Cameroun
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Yaounde and Bertoua, Cameroun
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Emergency Finance Manager
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
In this deployment programme, my duties were: - Ensure that the accounting policy and procedures laid down in the 'Field Operation Book' (FOB) /Operations Manual (OM) are met - Ensure that the Emergency program's budget and charges are recorded, validated and maintained in the system in a timely manner - Check General Ledger logbook and inform the Country Finance manager of any problem in the system. - Reconcile and manage allocations both within the country and between other Country Plan; - Ensure that all purchases and payments are made within the limits of the budget before any treatment - Work closely with the program & other operations team to deliver proper finance reports - Ensure the particular Plan practices meet the donors requirements - Ensure all Emergency Finance team member extended to the program and operation personnel understand and carry out their duties in accordance with Plan Finance and donors principles. - Build the capacity of the Emergency Finance team members and partners implementing the program; - Perform any other activities related to his qualifications and a broad definition of the position; - Ensure financial reports sent to donors are accurate and submitted on time with donors requirements - Ensure emergency Project Outlines (PO) and PO modifications are prepared with the approved Budget and correct account codes. Show less
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Plan WARO
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Dakar
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Acting Regional Finance Controller
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
In Budget Management - Provide support in communicating instructions and milestones within the region for business planning, including long-term planning, budgeting, quarterly forecasting and cash flow forecasting. - Consolidate, review and analyse planning inputs from countries: annual budget, periodic updates/notifications, quarterly re-forecasting. - In Accounting and treasury - Prepare regional monthly cash flow forecasts based on countries’ forecasts. - Monitor inter-company accounts for the region and help resolve issues in a timely manner. - Keep and update bank details and bank accounts signatories for the region. - Provide advice, guidance and support to countries and the RO for the use of corporate systems containing financial data: GL, PPM, GTS, SAP-BPC, etc. - In financial reporting and analysis - Prepare and review periodic financial reports for the Region, including quarterly and year-end reports. - Consolidate periodic regional financial reports - Analyses and interpret financial information for the region. - In Internal financial controls - Review financial controls processes, procedures and systems in place at the Regional Office and country offices and make suggestions for improvements Show less
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Plan International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Finance Manager
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May 2013 - Nov 2013
The management of the Emergency finance team and resources to achieve defined areas of responsibilityThe control of the day-to-day financial activityEnsuring the Development and Monitoring and control of budget execution donors (UNICEF, DFID, SIDA)Prepare and analyze management reporting bi - weekly and monthlyPreparation of financial reports to various donors (EU, World Bank, USAID, Canadian Government Cooperatives Funds and UN Agencies)Preparation of monthly financial reports, Quarterly and annualMonitoring financial and budgetary commitments of emergency funded programs each donorCoordinate closing process of fiscal and budgeting.Control payment of salaries for a staff of over 53 employeesCoordination of development project production management software for Human Resources and Payroll.Ensure the financial projection of disbursements for a period of 15 months.Training and Control of budgets and expenditure of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Partners carried of CharitableInstitutional and financial diagnostic NGO partners (Risk Assessment) Show less
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Senior Country Accountant
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Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
Analyze the Office's existing compliance policies and procedures including workflow processes in relation with the local working conditions and recommend measures for improvementMonitor and control of the budget of over $ 12 millionEnsure the implementation of closed and emergency projects funded by UNHCR and UNICEFFinancial management partnership agreements with NGOs implementations of Emergency ProgrammesReview and approval of financial reports to various donors (EU, World Bank, USAID, UNHCR, UNICEF and OFDA)Preparation of monthly financial reports Country, Quarterly and annualMonitoring of financial commitments and budgetaryCoordinate quarterly closing process and budgeting.Assessments the performance indicators in the country Show less
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Plan International Senegal
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Dakar Senegal
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Chief Accountant
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Sep 2005 - Nov 2012
1. Responsible for office operations, including management of the projects’ local personnel matters and day to day operations. 2. Oversee operational and legal matters pertaining to the project. 3. Handle all aspects of office financial management including salaries, payments to service providers and contractors. 4. Prepare and send regular monthly financial reports to the International Headquarter in London UK and review all the Grants Financial Report for Donors (USAID, EC, KOICA, WORD BANK, AECID, DFID). 5. Ensure that expenses are identifiable, verifiable and therefore eligible under the project’s budget by keeping all required supporting documents (invoices, proof of delivery of services or completion of work, proof of payment, service contracts, etc.) 6. Track the financial progress of the project and ensure expenditures are in line with budgets and grant terms. Show less
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Plan International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Manager
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Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
-The management of the finance team and resources to achieve defined areas of responsibility -The control of the day-to-day financial activity -The contribution to targets and strategies within the programme and within the region to influencing policies -The interpretation of financial information, advising Programme Coordinators, Partners and Country Director -The interpretation and analysis of reports for their area and for others, prepares professional financial management reports for use in Unit, Region and organization-wide. -The management and/or support to grants management. -The produces of reviewed procedures -The guidance of Programme Managers to adopt procedures -Contributes to the general management of the Country Programme -Development and maintenance of an effective partner grants and reports monitoring system -Support in the financial assessment of new existing partners -Quality Assurance and review of Partner Financial reports for compliance with Partner agreements and/or Donor requirements Show less
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Plan International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Grant Accountant
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Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
Grant budget preparation, Compliance monitoring and reporting to dpnor Grant budget preparation, Compliance monitoring and reporting to dpnor
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Plan International
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Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
1. Perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes and associated communications with customers, reconciliations, and re-budgeting 2. Perform grant closeout functions required by Grants and Contracts Administration and sponsors including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, and final reporting 3. Review general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries 4. Assists with time and effort reporting system, ensuring it is complete and in compliance with applicable regulations 5. Maintain regular communications with department; communicate with fiscal contacts at funding source for problem resolution and information gathering 6. Prepare and reconcile monthly grant billing 7. Prepare and maintain grants, accounts receivable, and aging 8. Develop budgets for federal and state grants Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2009
International School of Management (I.S.M) Dakar - Senegal
Master in Procurement Procedures, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management -
2006 - 2008
Global Distance Leaning Network (GDLN), Dakar - SENEGAL.
MASTER, Financial Engineering -
1997 - 1999
IFACE -UNIVERTE CHEIKH ANTA DIOP - DAKAR
Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees (DESS), AUDIT
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