A dedicated and result-driven Chartered Accountant (ACCA) with 15 years of progressive experience, currently overseeing financial operations for a $36 million ACTIS investment project in Central Africa, Cameroon.
A dynamic finance specialist with a diverse background spanning real estate, telecommunications, and logistics & transportation, demonstrating a proven ability to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
Adept at leading financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes, with a demonstrated track record of delivering accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making.
A passion to enhancing social impact through sustainable financial practices and capacity building in challenging environments. Seeking to contribute to Wärtsilä Energy's mission of advancing sustainable energy solutions through effective financial leadership.
Financial reporting and analysis –
- Prepares periodic reports, reviews and monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy.
- Successful Budget planning, forecasting and supervising of cost allocations performing.
- 03 years of unqualified audit reports that reflect exceptional financial management and compliance.
- Componentization of fixed asset register into local GAAP (SYSCOHADA) categories.
- Ensuring reports to lenders AFD & bank on compliance, development impact, environmental and social.
Financial & Business Improvement Strategies
- Built new financial systems and procedures, improving efficiency and accuracy as company was new.
- Successfully map IFRS to OHADA accounts to set up accounting system.
- Increased operating income by 7% through cost-reduction initiatives.
- Established tracker on sustainable practices on wastewater management achieving approval securing $2 million funding from the World Bank.
- Implements financial strategies contributing an impressive 82% occupancy rate.
Optimized cash flow and surplus treasury through strategic renegotiation of supplier agreements.
Internal Control & Regulatory compliance –
- Ensuring strict adherence to GAAP and IFRS maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
- Developed tracker and controls for diesel, meter readings consumption, fire certificate & environmental reports improving accuracy and minimizing risk.
- Performing cost variance analysis align with goals providing actionable recommendations to management.
- Supporting the preparation of compliance reports for donors and government agencies, aligning with regulatory requirements.
Risk management -
- Savings on tax as per API on 75% discount granted and foreign exchange hedging arrangements.
- Championed initiatives leading to release of insurance compensation funds in excess of $200k
People & Process Improvement –
- Overseeing systems and workflow ensuring operations run smoothly.
- Mentors and trains finance staff, fostering a collaborative and improved team environment.
- Fosters strong partnerships with local communities, government agencies, internal and external auditors, and international organizations.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (2020)
Google Project Management | Google (2024)
Strategy and Sustainability | IESE Business School | University of Navarra (2025)
REFERENCES
Norbert Nsoloh: norbert.nsoloh@ihstowers – Former Manager
IHS TOWERS | CFO | Finance Director | M&A | Finance Business Partnering | Compliance
Lusaka Province, Zambia | +237 67754 9814
Awahmbom Akumawah: a.mbom@drcc.cm – Current Colleague
ACTIS – DRCC | Finance Controller | +237 65096 0505
Caroline Bapeck: CBapeck@broll.com - Current Manager
BROLL PROPERTY Cameroon | Country Manager | +237 6806 56004