Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 23 years of experience in finance, accounting, and audit, the expert is proficient in both internal and external audit processes, financial management, and risk assessment. Career highlights include leading audit departments in banks and consulting on projects funded by international donors. The expert has successfully implemented internal controls, conducted fraud investigations, and enhanced financial reporting. Previously held roles such as Director of Internal Audit and Chief of Mission demonstrate strong skills in project management, compliance, and strategic planning, contributing significantly to both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank, AFD, PROPARCO, Belgian Technical Cooperation, and JICA. The expert's involvement includes conducting audits and evaluations of projects funded by these agencies, focusing on sectors like finance, governance, and infrastructure. The work has encompassed both national and regional scopes, with significant activities in countries such as Benin, Togo, and Guinea. Responsibilities have included providing technical assistance, conducting project evaluations, and facilitating capacity building within these development cooperation projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including environment and natural resource management, micro-finance, banking, finance and accounting, audit, and risk management, the expert has held senior roles such as Director of Internal Audit and Chief of Mission. Responsibilities have included financial management, internal controls, and risk assessment. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes the integration of audit practices within banking and development projects. The geographic scope of work has been primarily regional, focusing on West Africa, particularly in Benin, Togo, and Guinea. Extensive experience in Benin since 2002 has provided a robust understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With fluency in French at a C2 level and basic proficiency in English at an A1 level, the expert holds a certificate in English and business English from the Centre Béninois de Langues Etrangères. Language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaborating with multilingual teams, particularly in French-speaking regions. The expert's educational background includes a Diplôme Supérieur de Gestion et de Comptabilité from INTEC Paris, France (2020), a Master 2 in Comptabilité, Contrôle et Audit from ESCAE-NIGER affiliated with INTEC Rennes, France (2014), a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées in Finances et Contrôle de Gestion from the Faculté des Sciences de Gestion in Benin (2004), and a Maîtrise en Sciences de Gestion from the same institution (2001).