Jessica FUKEU TCHOUA
Douala
Summary
Jessica is a seasoned tax and legal advisor with extensive experience in providing counsel to clients across French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa (Cameroon, Senegal, Niger, Mauritania, Djibouti, Mali, Chad, DRC, Congo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Ghana, Rwanda, Togo, etc.). Her expertise encompasses international tax, transaction taxation, and the legal and tax structuring of investments and major corporate reorganisations. Jessica excels in conducting due diligence, auditing contracts within various sectors (and especially the energy and extractive industries sector) and managing complex projects. She is adept at structuring financing for acquisitions and sales, ensuring compliance with legal, tax, social (labour), and regulatory requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Partner, Head of Tax and Legal Practice
ECA TAX AND LEGAL (previously named Ernst & Young)
Douala, Littoral
2024.05 - Current
- Secured key client accounts for sustained firm growth.
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
- Enhanced overall team performance with regular training and personal development initiatives.
- Monitored legal changes and developments for sound client advice.
Senior Manager, Head of Tax and Legal Practice
ECA TAX AND LEGAL (previously named Ernst & Young)
Douala, Littoral
2020.10 - 2023.09
- Forecasted operational needs and allocated resources to meet business demands.
- Coordinated employee schedules to facilitate adequate shift coverage and task completion.
- Negotiated major contracts, achieving favourable terms for the company.
- Improved staff productivity through effective workforce management techniques.
- Managed daily workflow, delegating tasks to support seamless operations.
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young Cameroon
Douala, Littoral
2020.10 - 2023.09
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Suggested actionable promotions and business improvements to increase revenue and improve patron experiences.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to drive profitability.
Manager
Ernst & Young Cameroon
Douala, Littoral
2017.10 - 2020.09
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young Cameroon
Douala, Littoral
2015.10 - 2017.09
Junior consultant
Ernst & Young Cameroon
Douala, Littoral
2014.03 - 2015.09
Intern
Ernst & Young Cameroon
Douala, Littoral
2013.04 - 2013.12
Education
Master's degree - Business law, Litigation and arbitration
Catholic University of Central Africa
Yaoundé, Cameroon 2011.10 - 2013.06
License - Legal and political science
Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC)
Yaounde, Cameroon 2008.10 - 2011.06
Bachelor Degree - Letters and Philosophy
Libermann College
Douala, Cameroun 2007.09 - 2008.06
Skills
- International tax;
- Taxation of transactions and of their financing;
- Legal and tax structuring of inbound and outbound investments in Africa, of acquisitions, sales and other major reorganizations of companies and international groups;
- Structuring of the financing;
- Legal, tax, social (labor), regulatory due diligences;
- Legal and tax audit of contracts;
- Specific expertise in the energy and extractive industries sector;
- Project leadership and management (including complex projects and assignments)
- Ethical decision making
- Technical proficiency
- Calm under pressure
- Negotiation expertise
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Cinema
- Music
Timeline
Partner, Head of Tax and Legal Practice
ECA TAX AND LEGAL (previously named Ernst & Young)
2024.05 - Current
Senior Manager, Head of Tax and Legal Practice
ECA TAX AND LEGAL (previously named Ernst & Young)
2020.10 - 2023.09
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young Cameroon
2020.10 - 2023.09
Manager
Ernst & Young Cameroon
2017.10 - 2020.09
Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young Cameroon
2015.10 - 2017.09
Junior consultant
Ernst & Young Cameroon
2014.03 - 2015.09
Intern
Ernst & Young Cameroon
2013.04 - 2013.12
Master's degree - Business law, Litigation and arbitration
Catholic University of Central Africa
2011.10 - 2013.06
License - Legal and political science
Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC)
2008.10 - 2011.06
Bachelor Degree - Letters and Philosophy
Libermann College
2007.09 - 2008.06