Experience

World Food Programme

• Head of Finance, Administration and ICT

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  - Ensure the interim of the Country Director in her absence and act as deputy country director- Support the Country Director in managing the work programme of the country Office including planning, mid-year and final reviews- Drive cost efficiencies and value for money in the use of the Programme’s resources, and ensure transparency, fairness and equity in the application and administration of all policies, rules and regulations- Lead the development and implementation of policies… - Ensure the interim of the Country Director in her absence and act as deputy country director- Support the Country Director in managing the work programme of the country Office including planning, mid-year and final reviews- Drive cost efficiencies and value for money in the use of the Programme’s resources, and ensure transparency, fairness and equity in the application and administration of all policies, rules and regulations- Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures and processes related to general services, vehicles, travel and assets- Lead the inter-agency working group in charge of implementing the Business Operations Strategy (reduction of transaction costs) in Côte d’Ivoire UN Development System- Lead on the implementation of CO finance, budgeting and resource management operations in order to support the timely and effective supply of food assistance and comply with WFP standards and processes. - Lead on the delivery of accurate financial reporting and analyses in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), ensuring accuracy, deadlines and compliance with accounting processes and corporate governance requirements. - Lead the delivery of efficient and effective IT and Telecommunications services, providing sound, innovative solutions that enable staff to deliver food assistance to beneficiaries, in line with WFP’s strategy- Ensure compliance of the country office operations with the Programme rules and regulations and follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations- Manage and motivate the team, provide coaching, training and guidance as required to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.- Participate in the country office committees’ meetings such as Purchasing Committee, Cooperating Partners committee, Management Review committee and other meetings dealing with matters related to the unit’s function. Show more Show less



Dufry Côte d'Ivoire

• Head of Finance and Administration

  • Jun 2005 - Dec 2005

  - Assist the Chief Executive Officer in defining the company’s vision for a better impact - Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of the company’s strategy in Finance, General Services, Procurement, Information Technology and Human Resources and oversee full documentation and publication of policies and procedures in these areas- Align human resources, budgets and support services to the strategic direction of the Company- Lead the execution and monitoring of the… - Assist the Chief Executive Officer in defining the company’s vision for a better impact - Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of the company’s strategy in Finance, General Services, Procurement, Information Technology and Human Resources and oversee full documentation and publication of policies and procedures in these areas- Align human resources, budgets and support services to the strategic direction of the Company- Lead the execution and monitoring of the Company work program and budget- Establish and implement a rigorous performance-based culture within the Company- Implement internal procedures and ensure the follow-upKey accomplishments- Improved the monthly reporting of the company though the correction of the wrong evaluation of inventories by 40%- Contributed through a restructuring process to the reduction of the company recurring expenses by 30% Show more Show less



PwC

• External Financial Auditor

  • Jan 2002 - Nov 2004

  External Financial auditorReview the financial statements if companies and give an opinion on the quality, transparency and reliability of their financial statementsKey accomplishmentsReview the financial statements of Crédit Agricole Corporate Bank (ex Calyon), LCL (ex Crédit Lyonnais), Crédit Immobilier de France, Crédit Immobilier Pays de Loire, Citadines Group, BCEN Eurobank, ROBECO Bank



Ernst & Young

• External Financial Auditor

  • Jun 2000 - Dec 2001

  External Financial auditorReview the financial statements of companies and give an opinion on the quality, transparency and reliability of their financial statementsKey accomplishmentsReview the financial statements of Société Générale Bank, NSIA Bank (ex BIAO), BIB (Banque Internationale de l’Afrique de l’Ouest) du Burkina, SAFCA-SAFBAIL, IPS, Côte d’Ivoire Télécoms, Coca Cola West Africa, SIR, Hydrochem