High-energy Manager successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth.
Bilingual (French, English)
Business operations organization
Budgeting expertise
Strategic Planning
Problem Resolution
Human resources
Cross-Cultural Communication |
 Contact Mylene Fowler
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Professional Experience: |
Holding Afrique Vision Invest (02/2012 – present), Dakar, Senegal
- Smart Technologies SA (Scratch cards for telecommunications operators) / Way2Call SA (Call Center) / Polykrome Smart Systems (IT and communications)
Director Finance, HR and Administration
Managed a global operational budget of 1 800 000 USD
- Managed all accounting, finance, human resources, and procurement operations and processes
- Produced financial reports (interim and annual) in line with regulatory requirements
- Developed budgets based on strategic decisions
- Monitored budget allocation and budget analysis
- Negotiated better pricings and payment terms with international suppliers (Germany, France, Spain, Tunisia,..)
- Oversaw Cash management and bank accounts
- Created investment plans for new projects and advised for working capital needs
- Managed and trained a team of 10 employees
Helen Keller International (03/2009 – 12/2011), Dakar, Senegal
Regional Administrator (Senior Administrative Officer)
Member of the Regional Management Team
Responsible for all administrative and financial operations for the regional office budget (600 000 USD)
- Produced the annual budget for the regional office in compliance with the financial policies, procedures and practices as outlined by government contracts, private foundations, and by HKI headquarter
- Produced monthly financial reports in accordance with the agency's policies and procedures
- Produced donor reports according to their policies and procedures
- Managed cash flow and disbursement of resources for the regional office, and ensured links with banks
- Managed National Human Resources (hired and supervised local staffs) and expatriates (installation, visas)
- Monitored administrative issues in collaboration with government bodies (Customs clearance, tax exemption, investment programs, permanent visa application, memorandum of understanding)
- Trained field agents (Kenya, Zimbabwe)
- Organised conferences and workshops (regional gathering resource training)
Groupe Attieh – Dakar, Senegal
Director Finance and Administration, Purchasing Manager
- Managed all accounting, finance and performance analysis processes
- Produced financial reports (interim and annual) in line with regulatory requirements
- Oversaw Cash management and bank accounts
- Rolled out reliable financial procedures enabling effective decision-making
- Negotiated better pricings and payment terms with international suppliers (China, India, Turquey)
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations – Reunion Island, France
Financial Analyst - Management Officer
- Monitored loans and investments applications
- Ensured completeness and relevance of financial data
- Reviewed clients banking records
- Produced reports for the Regional Director
Level 3 Communications – London, UK
Commercial Manager / Business Planner
- Monitored budgets forecasts
- Produced budget monthly reporting for the board of Directors
- Created
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Education: |
2010 Inside NGO Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
Certicate of Successful Training: Finance, Grants and Contracts, Cross operational and Technology
School of Management - State University of New York, USA
MBA - Financial Management and International Management
Team performance certificate (advantage MBA program)
Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada
Electrical engineer, Telecommunications
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
- Created and rolled-out administrative, financial, accounting, procurement and HR operations and processes
- Produced a complete range of financial and operational reports to support high level decision-making
- Established efficient accounting, financial and budgetary modelling and procedures
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, French |
Nationality:
France
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