Key skills and expertise

With nine years of experience in finance, accounting, and human resources, the expert excels in financial accounting, management control, and internal auditing. Responsibilities have included leading departments, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and improving financial profitability. As a Business Manager, the expert has maintained financial relationships and supported HR functions. Project experience includes preparing audits and managing financial aspects of humanitarian projects. Career highlights include leadership roles such as Head of the Accounting and Finance Department, contributing to strategic initiatives in education and insurance sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including administration, human resources, finance and accounting, and audit. Previously held roles such as Business Manager and Head of Accounting and Finance, managing financial operations, compliance, and human resources. Expertise includes financial management of humanitarian projects and strategic support in education and insurance sectors. The expert's work is primarily based in Mali, with a focus on regional and national initiatives. Extensive experience in Mali, particularly in Bamako, has required a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to regional development initiatives and maintaining compliance with national and international standards.

Languages and education

Bringing language skills in Bambara and French fluently, with a low intermediate proficiency in English, these have been utilized in professional contexts, including managing multilingual teams and engaging with local and international stakeholders. The expert is currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid at Kalu Institute through e-learning. Background includes a Master's in Management Science with a specialization in Audit and Management Control from Technolab ISTA, completed in July 2016. Additionally, an Attestation of Competence in Financial Management of Humanitarian Projects was obtained from Institut Bioforce in November 2018.