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Bernard Mbeng Buo FCCA MBA PMP

Director of Operations
Yaounde

Profil professionnel

Results-oriented and strategic leader with extensive experience in accomplishing remarkable outcomes in economic development, operations, accounting, and Finance management with over 15 years of progressive experience. I have an unmatched ability to provide financial oversight for the organization and oversee an entire range of financial management from daily operations to high-level management and overseeing the implementation and administration of the financial program. Adept at managing grants and donor funds such as PEPFAR, USAID, CDC, UNHCR, and Global Fund. I also can meet all financial reporting deadlines and ensure the highest levels of financial integrity in any management reporting. Bringing my expertise in strategic financial planning and profit-targeted decision-making skills will be utilized to increase the efficiency of the finance department.

Vue d'ensemble

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Expérience

Director of Finance and Operations

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
Douala
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Review all financial documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies before the disbursement of funds.
  • Prepare detailed budgets for new business proposals, annual work plans, donor requests, continuing applications, and periodic budgets for special projects on basis of need.
  • Manage and review the monthly close of the accounts and supply sufficient justification for variances.
  • Manage and oversee the cash management process to ensure its safeguarding and proper distribution.
  • Provide support and training to partners' finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.
  • Ensure, delegating as appropriate, that each office’s finance function is adequately staffed, managed, and resourced.
  • Ensure development, update, and adherence to finance and accounting policies and procedures at all office levels.

Finance Lead; Operations Manager

Plan International
Garoua
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Prepared performance management reports and financial analyses to optimize the use of resources in the Project.
  • Established procedures and controls to improve the efficiency of service to identify cost savings and promote the efficient use of financial resources.
  • Prepared monthly regulatory reports, monthly tax declarations, and annual tax declarations and acted as lead partner in all Audits.
  • Analyzed all revenues by source and origination ensuring all revenue policies are adhered to;
  • Led in coordinating budget and forecast process, engaging with stakeholders, and identifying/ escalating risks and opportunities in forward projections;
  • Provided insightful commentary on reporting packs, specialized schedules, and variance analysis.

Senior Finance Manager, Ebolowa Office

Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
Ebolowa
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Reviewed the annual budget and forecasts developed by designated project leads and ensured timely submission to and approval by the Country Director.
  • Coordinated with the Country Director on oversight of the country's budget management, including monitoring expenditures against the approved budgets.
  • Guided effective project start-up and closure activities for finances, providing support to Programme Managers and country leadership, as appropriate.
  • Ensured monthly transactions are entered into General Ledger accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Ensured monthly management accounts are reviewed and variances are acted on by budget holders; report to the Director of Operations, on the variances and the corrective action that will be taken.
  • Managed all project audits and facilitate any required global audits, both external and internal;
  • Ensured, in conjunction with the Country Director and Director of Operations, compliance with all local legal requirements, including tax, pensions, and insurance.
  • Responsible for the recruitment of line-managed staff in cooperation with the Director of Operations and HR Officer.

Field Supervisor IC Finance and Administration

Cameroon Cooperative Credit Union League (CamCCUL)
Kumba, Mamfe, Bamenda
10.2013 - 12.2018

Oversaw the Financial control and management of Credit Unions.

  • Identified opportunities of reducing cost in credit unions

General Manager

PWD Mamfe Cooperative Credit Union LTD
Mamfe
11.2012 - 09.2013

Coordinated all credit and savings activities of PWD Mamfe

  • Management of the team of Managers

Finance Officer

Accountancy Focus Enterprises
Bamenda
05.2007 - 10.2012

Rapid execution of assigned tasks

Achievement of all assigned tasks

  • Maintained order at work place and made payments on time to suppliers
  • Rapid completion of tasks

Formation

Master of Business Administration - International Finance and Project Management

Indian Management School and Research Center - University of South Carolina
Online Study Platform
01.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
01.2005 - 01.2008

Compétences

  • Communication Skills
  • Financial Skills
  • Accounting Skills
  • Organization and Planning
  • Leadership and Management Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Technical Skills

Informations complémentaires

Sports, reading and SInging

Personnalisé

  • Ambe Edward Neba, Regional Coordinator, CamCCUL (Cameroon Cooperative Credit Union League) Alantic Region, Buea, Cameroon, +237 676 87 80 32, edwardambe@yahoo.com
  • Tambe Edith, Project Manager, Plan International Cameroon, +237 675 62 62 30, edith.tambe@yahoo.com
  • Nyanga Philip, Senior HR Manager, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation Cameroon, +237 694 96 59 47, philnyanga@gmail.com

Langues

French
Bilingue
English
Bilingue

Projets réalisés

The project Increasing site level Availability of Health Commodities (ISAHC). This is an PSM-USAID Financed Project for HIV Drugs.

Chronologie

Director of Finance and Operations

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
04.2021 - 12.2022

Finance Lead; Operations Manager

Plan International
10.2018 - 07.2020

Senior Finance Manager, Ebolowa Office

Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
08.2018 - 06.2019

Field Supervisor IC Finance and Administration

Cameroon Cooperative Credit Union League (CamCCUL)
10.2013 - 12.2018

General Manager

PWD Mamfe Cooperative Credit Union LTD
11.2012 - 09.2013

Master of Business Administration - International Finance and Project Management

Indian Management School and Research Center - University of South Carolina
01.2011 - 01.2012

Finance Officer

Accountancy Focus Enterprises
05.2007 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
01.2005 - 01.2008
Bernard Mbeng Buo FCCA MBA PMPDirector of Operations