Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in finance, auditing, and consulting, the expert has developed a strong focus on both public and private sectors. Expertise includes internal and external auditing, financial diagnostics, risk management, and fraud detection. Career highlights include leading projects with international organizations such as the EU, World Bank, and French Development Agency. Notable achievements include increasing collections from 39% to 80% over three years and uncovering a €275,000 fraud. Responsibilities have included managing teams across multiple countries, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors including the European Union, World Bank, French Development Agency, UNDP, and Mercy Corps. The expert's involvement encompassed financial governance, budget monitoring, and compliance with donor procedures. They have provided technical assistance and capacity building in governance and finance projects. The scope of these initiatives was regional, covering multiple African countries such as Cameroon, Benin, and Ivory Coast. Responsibilities included managing significant donor funds, including a grant negotiation with the French Development Agency for 4 million Euros.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in finance, auditing, public sector governance, and international development, the expert has held significant roles such as Financial and Accounting Manager and Regional Internal Audit Manager. Responsibilities have included overseeing financial governance, risk management, and compliance. Their interdisciplinary expertise extends to financial diagnostics, fraud detection, and optimization of business processes. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific initiatives in Africa, collaborating with international organizations and contributing to projects in governance, finance, and infrastructure development. Extensive experience includes working across multiple African countries, including Cameroon, Benin, Ivory Coast, Chad, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea, gaining deep familiarity with local governance and financial practices.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and possesses intermediate proficiency in English and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including working in multilingual teams and collaborating on international projects across Africa. The expert's ability to communicate effectively in these languages supports roles in finance and auditing within diverse multicultural environments. Educational background includes a Chartered Accountant degree from the Order of Chartered Accountants of Paris Ile de France, France. They have also completed a Higher Diploma in Management & Accounting (DSGC) and a Diploma in Management & Accounting (DGC) from the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers/Institut National des Techniques Economiques et Comptables (CNAM/INTEC), France, and hold a University Degree from the Institut Universitaire de Technologique de Douala, Cameroon.