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SECURIPORT SENEGAL
- DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
2012 - maintenant
Provides counsel to the Managing Director on financial management and strategy for the organization while directing fiscal, accounting, and reporting matters for Senegal. Tasked with relationship management for banking partners, external auditors, customers, suppliers, and institutions, as well as management of financial and accounting systems and controls.
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PHILIP MORRIS WEST AFRICA Sarl
- Manager - Accounting, Administration & Compliance
2010 - 2012
Oversaw financial control and systems implementation for West Africa and Senegal, including developing and integrating mission-critical procedures and standards needed for company financial management. Monitored and maintained compliance with West and Central Africa accounting regulations and US GAAP standards. Defined, founded, and grew an accounting / administration organization capable of supporting the new business organization, with the goal of improving reactivity and professionalism. Introduced compliance procedures, internal policies, and external regulations governing the factory and Senegal offices in alignment with corporate and business codes of conduct. Created and administered policies for anti-money laundering, global data privacy, anti-bribery, and corruption in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices act. Key leader on the Records & Information Management (RIM) program. Assured appropriate allocation of all administrative resources.
• Overcame numerous obstacles to deliver the US GAAP balance cleanup project, which addressed unexplained balances in 119 US GAAP accounts and 28 statutory accounts dating back to 2005.
• Introduced monthly US GAAP balance sheet review processes with clear explanations for pending balances.
• Stopped invoice losses, improved supplier payments, and enhanced supplier invoice processing and intercompany accounting through a new excel tracking file.
• Reduced the number of needed payment task force meetings required to address major problems.
• Raised understanding of accounting principles among budget owners through training on accruals.
• Assured 2010 statutory financial statements were prepared and filed on time, breaking the trend of previous years.
• Simplified vendor and customer master files through a cleanup initiative.
• Cut response time to supplier emails from 5 working days to a maximum of 3.
• Increased versatility among accountants by defining backups for positions and implementing job rotation.
• Lowered payroll booking time from 8 hours per legal entity to 30 minutes through process automation.
• Ensured effective capture of personnel advances through a new payroll journal entry booking.
• Elevated response rates to te compliance integrity survey from 75% to 84%.
• Supervised a successful migration from Sage Saari 1000 to SAP ERP systems.
• Executed a project to de-localize finance services in Senegal to transition to the PMI Service Center Europe.
• Fostered greater awareness of compliance issues through a cultural transformation initiative.
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PHILIP MORRIS WEST AFRICA Sarl
- Manager - Internal Controls Compliance & Administration
2008 - 2010
Led development and implementation of an effective controls framework in alignment with company goals for business operations efficiency and effectiveness, while protecting company assets. Introduced controls that allowed for reliable financial reporting and maintained compliance with internal and external standards, laws, and regulations. Performed business process, systems, and controls reviews. Identified deficiencies and proposed highly effective solutions.
• Achieved a positive response on a 2010 corporate audit review, which confirmed that current controls for revenue and treasury were effective, compliant, and addressed deficiencies from the last audit.
• Reduced electronic records by 13% by coordinating the first annual records review day.
• Cut phone usage 7% by handling analysis, change management, and implementation of an enterprise private network for the business.
• Improved preparation, tracking, and variance analysis for administrative overhead by developing a streamlined end-to-end process covering detailed expenses.
• Introduced fleet accommodation insurance and successfully cleared 18 backlogged cases on fleet vehicle insurance.
• Improved user support by launching a centralized help desk in the Administration area.
• Orchestrated numerous critical training initiatives, including fiscal compliance and anti-money laundering training for 46 personnel, code of conduct training for 47 new hires, OmniRIM global group tool training for 9 users, and records information management awareness training for 129 staff.
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PHILIP MORRIS COTE D'IVOIRE Sarl
- FIELD MANAGER IVORY COAST
2007 - 2008
Directed daily office operations, business planning, budgeting, pricing, and projections. Coordinated with upper management to review and execute business and marketing plans. Prepared and updated reports on customer orders, shipments, and payments. Contributed to distributor selection and management. Maintained an appropriate product and promotional supply inventory for the market. Tracked and analyzed data on competitor marketing and advertising activities, trade agreements, and distribution channel strategies. Forged and nurtured relationships with major customers. Supervised a team of 18, including handling weekly and monthly planning, HR, employee relations, procedures, and training. Acted as legal representative to banks, tax administration, auditors, and other key agencies.
• Spearheaded successful transition from an established 29-year license system to a distribution model.
• Ensured inventory met 100% of stock needs for Marlboro brand.
• Reversed and stabilized a previously decreasing trend in sales volume.
• Supported competitive positioning by producing weekly reports on competitor activity and market dynamics.
• Facilitated new product launches trough consumer survey and trade census initiatives.
• Maintained cost-effective, efficient finance and human resources functions.
• Managed successful initiatives to minimize corporate exposure.
• Proactively resolved a potential dispute with tax administration and employees through tax risk assessment, administrative management, and signing of 14 protocols as part of closure and liquidation.
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PHILIP MORRIS WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA Sarl
- Business Analyst - West Africa II & Central Africa
2006 - 2007
Managed area support through creation of key highlights and reports on data pertinent to the region. Coordinated annual reviews of customer compliance, cooperating with clients, regional field managers, and supervisors to conduct reviews and update contracts. Contributed to regional marketing efforts in several areas, including Gabon, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, DRC, and Benin. Later progressed to provide management support and critical data for the Central Africa markets, as well as handling product supply, marketing, and budgeting for 4 markets in the region. Acted as central point of contact for distributors in 7 countries. Maintained product information for the regions, including collection, scanning, and upload of cigarette packs, and update of product pack pictures.
• Took a major role in successful delivery of numerous high-profile regional projects, including a major supply chain initiative.
• Supported re-launch of products in Niger, and the launch of a new product in Benin.
• Oversaw global sales and business application updates for 8 regions.
• Participated in entity risk assessment, with direct involvement in all aspects of regional internal controls.
• Consistently updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of finance.
• Increased team skill levels by managing cross-functional team training and staff development.
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PHILIP MORRIS WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA SARL
- Administrative Assistant & Accountant
2004 - 2005
Created monthly financial reports. Developed overhead budgets and tracked budget expenditures, including co-signing on expenditures as needed. Recruited new personnel as needed. Administered the treasury, payroll, bookkeeping, monthly financial statements, and all tax functions. Served as primary liaison with banks and auditors. Provided administrative office support.
• Assured seamless financial and administrative functions through new process development.
• Oversaw implementation of the security system.
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CONFLICT PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF ECOWAS
- Assistant Accounting & Cashier - Observation and Monitoring Bureau, Zone IV
2002 - 2004
Established and managed the office budget. Developed quarterly financial reports. Evaluated expenditures and co-signed all approvals. Provided superior office support and administration.
• Facilitated preservation of peace, security, defense, democracy, and governance standards within the zone by analyzing data on key indicators and presenting information to the Head of the Bureau.
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CRUSTAMER SARL
- Chief Accountant
1999 - 2002
Handled all aspects of accounting, HR, payroll, tax preparation, treasury management, and social declaration for an organization of 250 personnel. Prepared business plans for bank financing. Performed accounting and sales analyses. Developed internal processes and procedures, including factory controls. Supported joint ventures with partner companies.. Took over as deputy managing director as needed, supervising customer relationship management, suppliers, bank accounts, and tax administration. Monitored factory extension work. Ensured internal compliance with industry and international regulatory standards.
• Brought 2 years of accounting bookings current, resulting in completion of the first 2 annual financial statements.
• Improved accounting processes by formalizing and establishing accounting procedures and financial processes, as well as revising the manual on sanitary HACCP standards.
• Key role in achieving 100% growth over 2 years.
• Drove development and launch of numerous commercial innovations, including a trade program, a fleet vehicle finance program, and a mobile phone allocation program.
