Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience in finance and accounting, the expert specializes in project finance control. Career highlights include managing budgets and costs for civil works, building, and dredging projects on a global scale. Background includes positions at Royal BAM Group and DEME, where key skills such as ERP Dynamics, activity-based costing, variance analysis, and internal controls were honed. Responsibilities have included leading financial operations across various countries, overseeing management reporting, fiscal planning, and logistics. Leadership roles have involved recruiting and coaching teams, implementing procurement policies, and defending tax liabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving finance and accounting, with a focus on project finance control within civil works, building projects, and dredging initiatives. Previously held roles such as Cost Controller and Finance Manager, with responsibilities including budget management, variance analysis, and management reporting. The geographic scope of work spans multiple countries, providing a comprehensive understanding of regional and international financial operations. The expert's interdisciplinary skills include implementing procurement policies and supervising logistics, demonstrating broad expertise in both financial and operational aspects of projects. Extensive geographic experience across multiple continents includes work in Egypt, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore. Roles involved managing finance and project control in diverse cultural and governance settings, contributing to significant infrastructure projects. This international exposure has provided a deep understanding of regional development issues and local dynamics in these areas.

Languages and education

With a background in multiple languages, the expert is proficient in native-level French and Arabic, and fluent-level English and Dutch. These language skills have been utilized in various international assignments, enabling effective communication and collaboration in multilingual teams across diverse regions. This linguistic proficiency supports roles in finance and project management in countries such as Egypt, Nigeria, and Singapore. Educational background includes a Master in Business Studies from ICHEC in Brussels, Belgium, completed between September 2004 and June 2007. Additionally, a Bachelor in Accountancy was obtained from Haute Ecole de la Ville de Liège in Liège, Belgium, from September 1993 to June 1997. These qualifications underscore a strong foundation in business and accounting disciplines.