Experience

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  SCIDaR - Solina Centre for International Development and Research

  • Mao, Kanem, Chad

  • Finance Associate

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Mao, Kanem, Chad

    • Design financial, business and administrative strategies for the running of the company with regards to the disbursement of funds worth over 77,000 USD per month.• Analyse financial statements and documents with regards to funds from various centers through banks and online bank systems like Moov Africa• Review projects from 172 health facilities which are sent for financing to evaluate their cash worthiness before sending the finances each month.• Follow up with effective delivery of finances to the various centers to also make sure that the projects are finances as requested.• Processe requisition and other business forms, checking account balances, and approving purchases.• Follow up financial activities conducted by the health facilities with the use of SOPs such as TOM2PRO WEB software• Produce inventories of each outreach to be implemented which covers all the activities like transportation, Airtime, team maitainance.• Collaborating with internal departments to reconcile any accounting discrepancies.• Analyzing financial data and assisting with audits, reviews of financial statements and other emergencies.• Updating financial spreadsheets and reports with the latest available data.• Keeping records and documenting financial processes with the use of a laptop and an online system such as TOM2PRO WEB software.ACHIEVEMENTS Successfully manage the financial administration and monthly disbursement of funds to over 172 health facilities with an average total of 77,000 USD

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  FOKOU (FOBERD TCHAD, SOPEIN-T, SOPRA-T & SOBOIS-T)

  • N'Djamena, Chad

  • EXECUTIVE FINANCE OFFICER

    • Feb 2019 - Nov 2022
    • N'Djamena, Chad

    • Coordinated accounting and financial transactions worth over 35 million USD between Chad and other countries like Cameroon, Congo, Central African Republic and Gabon• Coordinated payment transactions between CHAD entities and other group entities; FOKOU, ACIERIES, NEW FOOD and SOFAMAC.• Coordinated and supervised the accounting activities of the 4 entities in CHAD;• Reconcile, analyze and overview on margin variations in international accounts;• Carried out monthly audit of accounts received alonside transaction from every nation with respect to cash transacted.• Analyzed the activity reports of the accounting services of CHAD entities (FOBERD CHAD, SOPRA-T, SOBOIS-T & SOPEIN-T) and propose corrective actions;• Assessed financial risks in each entity and proposed risk reduction strategies for optimal portfolio management;• Analyzed and reconciled the achievements on a monthly basis with the operating budget validated for each of the entities and report to the General Management;• Ensured financial procedures were correctly followed by a staff of 13 in incurring expenses in line with the organization approval processesACHIEVEMENTS Managed the successful implementation of financial standard procedures set by the company with a cost competence of 35 million USD across 4 African Countries. Carried out a project on the implementation a cash management system by value date which helped the company pay mass salaries to 300 employees without loan from external resources.

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  GROUP FOKOU

  • South Africa
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Assistant Chief Accountant

    • Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

    • Managed account systems alongside the chief account for all branches throughout the country which contained 45 branches nationally• Coordinated the accounting activities of the FOKOU group at the national level alongside that in CHAD with 4 subsidiaries.• Coordinated activities of over 11 subsidiary companies (7 in Cameroon and 4 in chad).• Kept control of financial records and statements as received from other branch financial managers.• Supervised and evaluated accountants from all the 11 branches to deliver timely financial statements which were used for board meetings and overviews.• Managed and analyzed the financial statements of the accountant departments worth over 70 million USD and giving advices on operational procedures.• Held meetings with the team with respect to emergency demands in financial advice on key decisions required.• Submitted reports to the chief at the end of each day and month.ACHIEVEMENTS Contributed to the migration of accounting systems from OHADA accounting to SYSCOADA accounting as required by the international financial Standard. Drafted the procedures for the treatment of financial transactions between various companies of the holding.

  • Acting Executive Director

    • Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

    • Collaborated with the board of Director to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.• Identified, recruited, trained and develop talented team of employees who lead critical departments and managed strategic business functions.• Monitored the company operations and ensured employees and business practices complied with regulatory and legal requirements.• Developed the organizational culture and promoted transparency and collaboration throughout the organization.• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the company and its environment to protect business interests.• Identify potential sources of investment and organize marketing strategies to better serve existing customers.• Lead a staff of 75 employees making sure they met up with operational standards of the company.• Represented the company at social and corporate events in ways that strengthened the brand and communicate the company’s message. • Monitored financial transactions in the company including cash in, cash out and non-cash transactions to ensure accuracy and make journal corrections when need be.ACHIEVEMENTS Successfully handled the position as acting director through the effective management of over 75 employees, ensured no financial deficit and loss of assets.

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  FOBERD CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

  • BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

  • Chief Accountant

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2016
    • BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

    • Coordinated the activities of the main company whereby I reviewed financial statements and carried accounting procedures.• Accounted the company’s worth an average of 50,000 USD per day.• Established and maintained effective working relationships with internal l auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders • Prepared financial statements for external reporting purposes such as tax returns, and regulatory filings.• Monitored cash flow to ensure that bills were paid on time and that there was enough money available to cover upcoming expenses• Prepared reports on company performance including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses• Reviewed financial records, contracts, and other documentation to determine accuracy and completeness of data• Evaluated audit assignments within the prescribed deadlines and report to headquarters Participate in the development of the Monthly Reporting and the annual budget according to the protocol of the budget campaign.• Prepared reports to account for monthly presentations in meetings made up of all the head of departments such as Management, Supply Chain, and Tax department.ACHIEVEMENTS Reconciled an average of 1.5 million USD in cash per month for the company without errors during my years of service.

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  GROUP FOKOU

  • Yaounde Cameroun

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Nov 2009 - Aug 2010
    • Yaounde Cameroun

    • Worked hand in hand with the chief accountant to reconcile accounts and carryout accounting responsibilities like bookkeeping.• Assisted the coordination of activities and procedures in the company alongside a team of 4 staff• Managed over 500 account records per day in the accounting department.• Controlled and updated accounting data on a daily basis before and after services.• Entered financial transactions into internal databases• Recorded expense reports to submit to the administration.• Made sure the update of all data accounting were done accurately.• Assisted in the solvency meetings to evaluate debtors paid their finances under given deadlines.

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  SOFAMAC (FOKOU GROUP)

  • Yaounde- Cameroun

  • Cashier

    • Feb 2008 - Nov 2009
    • Yaounde- Cameroun

    • Attended to an average of 35 customers per day receiving cash in from customers who paid for products.• Carried out daily finance bookkeeping and records as customers purchased goods with the use of SYSCOADA software• Verified accounts records at the end of the day with the accountant.• Receive other documents with customers and record on the software• Attended meetings with the administration as organized by the administrator

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  POLYPHARMA Sarl

  • Ngaoundere-Cameroun

  • Customer Service Agent

    • Jul 2004 - Nov 2007
    • Ngaoundere-Cameroun