Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience in accounting and financial management, the expert excels in donor reporting, budgeting, financial reporting, and program management. Proficient in accounting software such as MS Navision and QuickBooks, the expert has successfully managed large-scale projects with budgets reaching up to $35 million. Career highlights include opening new offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo and recruiting significant numbers of staff. Previously held roles such as Finance & Administration Director demonstrate expertise in strategic planning and implementing internal control processes.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in financial management and grant management, the expert has collaborated with international donors, including USAID, PEPFAR, CDC, OFDA, UNDP, World Bank, African Development Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, European Union, and the Dutch Government. Worked across diverse projects involving health and development, the expert has managed national and regional initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Responsibilities have included financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring donor compliance, as well as facilitating the opening of new offices and managing substantial project budgets.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in the financial services and audit sectors, focusing on accounting, financial management, and grant management. Key roles have involved responsibilities in budgeting, financial reporting, and donor compliance. The expert has managed significant projects in the health and development sectors, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo and West Africa. This experience highlights cross-cutting expertise in program support and strategic planning, with an emphasis on managing international donor-funded initiatives. Geographic experience also includes work in Italy, specifically in Rome, where responsibilities involved reviewing and auditing financial reports for regional programs in West Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in both French and English, the expert is a native French speaker and fluent in English, both official UN languages. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings, managing international development projects and collaborating with multilingual teams. The expert's proficiency supports effective communication in diverse and multicultural environments. Educational achievements include a Master of Accounting & Financial Management with a Certified Public Accountant credential from Devry University-Keller Graduate School of Management in the United States, completed in 2020. Additionally, the expert holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Economics with a focus on Financial Management & Accounting from the Protestant University of Congo, completed in 1997.