Erie DOH MUTIA
Municipal Treasurer
Bamenda
Summary
Experienced with financial management, budgeting, and forecasting. Utilizes analytical skills to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks. Track record of implementing financial strategies that enhance organizational stability.
Meticulous public accountant offering 24 years of superior performance in related roles. Highly skilled in risk management and strategy development to serve corporate needs. Hardworking and diligent with passion for continuous improvement.
Finance professional with strong foundation in managing financial strategies and ensuring compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving meaningful results. Equipped with skills in financial planning, risk assessment, and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Municipal Treasurer
Zhoa Council
12.2023 - Current
- Council financial resource management
Municipal Treasurer
Bali Council
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Council financial resource management
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
- Planned and managed $ 1,750,745 annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
- Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and board of directors.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems to protect organizational assets.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits without any major findings or issues raised by auditors.
- Reduced operating costs by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures across the organization.
- Enhanced financial reporting processes, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely information for decision-making purposes.
- Worked closely with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding potential fines or penalties.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support strategic projects, contributing to overall organizational success.
- Coordinated with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining organizational reputation.
- Implemented sustainability initiatives in financial operations, promoting environmental and social responsibility.
- Enhanced financial stability by developing comprehensive budgeting and forecasting models.
- Developed policies for cash handling and treasury operations, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
Development Officer
Bali Council
08.2012 - 05.2022
- Plan and program Council activities in the short and medium term;
- Participate in the process of elaboration as well as monitoring of the implementation of the Council Development Plan (CDP) with the use of PRO ADP management tool
- Organize the collection of data on the field, propose and implement a mass communication mechanism;
- Propose and implement a citizen monitoring mechanism;
- Organize participatory assessments of council activities;
- Oversees all activities of town plan unit especially the issuance of building permits;
- Propose and organize fund raising activities for Municipal projects;
- Plan, program and coordinate Workshops and Seminars municipal stakeholders;
- Initiate, Organise/Coordinates appointments, Book audiences and program meetings with Foreign Embassies, International Organisations and National Sectoral Central Service;
- Participatory Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of activities especially projects (CDP):
- Elaborate and monitor the Annual Investment Plan of the council;
- Elaborate, Participate and monitor the contract award process and plan;
- Participate and monitor the technical and environmental feasibility studies of all the council projects; (Environmental Impact Assessment)
- Monitor the implementation of all council projects;
- Prepare and disseminate periodic activity reports to the Mayor, Ministry of Economy Planning and Regional Development (MINEPAT) and PNDP NWRCU;
- Propose and monitor a maintenance mechanism of all council projects and infrastructures;
- Assist and advise Council Executive on issues of Economic Development and the fight against poverty;
- Design and propose projects to Municipal Executive;
- Manage and promote service delivery of the council as regards Economic Development;
- Manage and monitor initiatives of Community Development;
- Organise and Monitor the implementation of Economic Development activities resulting from Decentralized State Cooperations;
- Ensure the consideration socio environmental aspects in the implementation of activities;
- Ensure the integration of issues of management of natural resources, gender, management of relations, management of various forms of nuisance; in the elaboration process as well as in the implementation of the council development plan;
- Ensure that the socio environmental screening form for micro projects is completed by the consultant, after necessary consultation with stake holders;
- Ensure that socio environmental concerns are taken into consideration for all micro projects and are implemented both during the execution and the exploitation of the micro projects;
- Assist beneficiary communities, especially the management committees of micro projects of which he/she is a member, in identification and implementation of socio-environmental aspects.
Council Finance Officer
Bali Council
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices and reducing outstanding debts.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Assisted executive leadership in making informed decisions by providing reliable financial forecasts based on rigorous analyses.
- Improved budget planning and forecasting with thorough analysis of historical data and market trends.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared financial goals and objectives.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Development Officer
BONN GROUP COMPANIES
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: www.bonngroupcompany.com
- Charged with the buying of all national tender documents, preparation and follow up of all fiscal documents at taxation, financial (bid bond) at the banks, legal documents at the court Registry, and other Clearances Certificates from National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS) and the Public Contract Regulatory Agency (ARMP).
- Equally represent the company at all opening sessions of bids and withdraw all unsuccessful bids from the contracting authorities concerned.
- Charged with the preparation and filing of monthly Tax returns and social contribution forms, and give administrative support to both the internal and external accountants and the auditing firm.
- Maintain accurate and detailed calendar of events, due dates, and schedules related to assigned work unit or program and its services to ensure proper tasks and activities occur as scheduled.
- Receive, review and verify documents, record them and ensure accuracy, completeness and conformance to applicable rules and procedures.
- Charged with the running of petit cash to the tune of more than 50.000.000frs yearly.
- Responsible for depositing and cashing bank chegues, settlement of all utility bills like water and electricity, internet, telephone, security services, preparation and payment of all mission orders.
- In charge of all clients and debtors accounts as regards stock and cash.
- Produce monthly sales reports.
- Charged with the classification of all items in stock according to manufacturer and expiration dates.
- In charge expedition and reception of all products to and from other branches, giving weekly/monthly report to the central store keeper and branch manager.
- Www.bonngroupcompany.com
- Mentored junior staff members in development best practices for ongoing professional growth within the team.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Education
Master of Science - Public Finance
University of Yaoundé 2
05.2001 -
MBA - Executive Reforms And Strategic Enterprise Develop
University of Bamenda
Bamenda, Cameroon 05.2001 -
Skills
Excel expertise
Cash management
Information protection
Excel proficiency
Accounting management
Financial management procedures
Bookkeeping
Financial statements expertise
Audit preparation
Budgeting expertise
Financial control
Account auditing
Finance
Tax compliance
Internal controls
Forecasting accuracy
Debt management
Due diligence
Shareholder relations
Financial analysis
Account reconciliation
Audit coordination
Regulatory adherence
General ledger maintenance
Team collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving
Professionalism
Excellent communication
Team building
Financial planning
Timeline
Municipal Treasurer
Zhoa Council
12.2023 - Current
Municipal Treasurer
Bali Council
06.2022 - 12.2023
Development Officer
Bali Council
08.2012 - 05.2022
Council Finance Officer
Bali Council
06.2011 - 08.2012
Development Officer
BONN GROUP COMPANIES
11.2008 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Public Finance
University of Yaoundé 2
05.2001 -
MBA - Executive Reforms And Strategic Enterprise Develop
University of Bamenda
05.2001 -