Summary

I am a development finance practitioner with over eleven (11) years of continuous experience in accounting and finance, which includes budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring compliance with donor rules and regulations, auditing, capacity building of project partners through training in good accounting and financial management, payroll preparation, taxation, knowledge of sound internal control and financial reporting. I have experience in managing funds from various international donors such as EU, FHRAOC, UNICEF, CHILD KOREA

Residence

Ouagadougou

Birthdate

14 07 1991

Years of Experience

11

Work Experience

Children Believe

Grant Accountant

August 2020 - March 2024

  1. Setting up a financial management system: Development and implementation of an accounting system tailored to the requirements of NGOs, enabling accurate monitoring of expenditure and income.

  2. Drawing up budgets: Creation of multi-year budgets aligned with the NGO's strategic objectives, accompanied by clear financial projections.

  3. Financial reporting: Production of clear and transparent monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for stakeholders, including variance analyses and recommendations for cost optimisation.

  4. Grant management: Identification and drafting of funding proposals, together with management of relations with donors and local partners, while ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

  5. Internal control: Development and implementation of internal control procedures to prevent fraud and ensure regulatory compliance.

  6. Staff training: Organising training sessions for local partner staff on financial management, raising awareness of the importance of using the NGO's resources properly.

  7. Financial viability analysis: Carrying out financial analyses to assess the viability of proposed projects, identifying financial risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

  8. Value for money: Implementing economies of scale and operational efficiencies, enabling the NGO to reduce costs while maintaining quality of service.

  9. Social and environmental responsibility: Integrating sustainability principles into financial management by proposing investments with a social and environmental impact.

  10. Audit management: Coordination of external financial audits, ensuring the transparency and compliance of financial processes.

CDE BF 203/Compassion International

Accountant

March 2013 - July 2020

  1. Accounts Management : Maintain the books of accounts, record all financial transactions of the NGO and ensure that all transactions are properly documented.

  2. Preparation of Financial Statements: Prepare periodic financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow reports, to provide a clear view of the NGO's financial health.

  3. Budget and Planning: Participate in the development and management of budgets, ensuring that expenditure is in line with forecasts and that financial resources are used effectively.

  4. Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and legal obligations, including the preparation of necessary tax returns.

  5. Funding Monitoring : Manage grants and donations, ensuring that funds are used in accordance with funding conditions and reporting on expenditure.

  6. Audit and Internal Control: Working with internal and external auditors, preparing the documentation required for audits and implementing internal controls to prevent fraud and error.

  7. Reporting to Stakeholders: Prepare financial reports for stakeholders, including donors, funders and the Management Committee, to account for the use of resources.

  8. Financial Analysis: Carry out financial analysis to assist in strategic decision-making and the evaluation of the Centre's performance.

  9. Training and Awareness: To train staff in financial and accounting aspects, and to promote responsible financial management practices within the organisation.

  10. Risk Management: Identifying and assessing financial risks and proposing measures to mitigate them.

Education

Institut Supérieur des Technologies Ouagadougou /Burkina Faso

Economics and Management - Licence

2022 - 2023

Institut Supérieur des Technologies Ouagadougou/Burkina Faso

Economics and Management - BAC +2

2021 - 2022

Lyçée Privé Source de savoir Fada N’Gourma /Burkina Faso

Financial Sciences and Management - Bachelor's degree

2015 - 2016

Languages

Language

English

Upper-Intermediate

Language

French

Professional

Courses and Certificates

Project management 3: Management and implementation

  • Internal coordination.

  • Monitoring and reporting on emergency projects (by means of reports).

  • Monitoring and reporting on multi-annual projects (through Annual Operational

Annual Operational Plans - AOPs, and reports).

  • Methodological documents.

  • Institutional coordination.

Project management IV: Field office management

  • Administration.

  • Budgeting.

  • Human resources management.

  • Security.

  • Logistics.

Training on the Accounting System for Non-Profit Entities

definitions and conceptual framework ;

structure, content and operation of accounts ;

specific transactions and issues;

presentation of financial statements.

Intensive English course

Training on financial governance and humanitarian response

Financial management of a humanitarian project

Participate in the budget preparation process

Use basic accounting tools and methods to ensure the accounting of a project in the field (simple part accounting)

Guaranteeing the security and availability of funds on an assignment (treasury)

Use tools and methods to ensure budgetary control and management of activities

Fast Track accounting software training

Child protection training

Computer training organised by Compassion International on Excel, World, Powerpoint, Outlook and the Internet

Skills

  • IT skills

    Strong Excel skills (taught Excel to 20 people, built financial models, comfortable with Pivot, advanced formulas), Powerpoint (built several presentations during my career), Word and Outlook. 11 year

REFERENCES

REFERENCES

Mr YONLI Théophile

Team Leader

Email :yonlitheophile01@gmail.com

Tel : 72 77 87 01

Ms OUANGO Inés , Project Coordinator /Children Believe

Email : inesouango84@gmail.com

Tel : 70 04 51 69

Mme SERE Bibata ,

Finance Associate Grants/Children Believe

Email :abibisere@yahoo.fr