CHRISTIAN LONGUE DESSUG

ACCOUNTING, PROJECT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL

*** **** ******** ****, *** 190, Las Vegas, NEVADA.89119

Tel: 530-***-****

Email: acq2e3@r.postjobfree.com

Budgeting, budget analysis and follow up, General administration, Management Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Accounting, Management, auditing and control, humanitarian assistance, customer service, Vouchering, Fraud examination, Forensic accounting, Internal control, Banking, Cashiering, project and Program management, project evaluation and control.Proficient Microsoft office user.

Work Experience

Voucher Examiner

US Embassy - Yaoundé

November 2009 to December 2014

-Examining complex multi-funded operating expense vouchers e.g. office and residential maintenance, utilities, local guard program, cleaning & domestic refuse services, leases, telephone, cell phones, education allowances and other miscellaneous payments.

-Examining and processing of complex employee international/ local travel claims and transportation claims (Airfares, shipments of house hold effects, privately owned motor vehicles, unaccompanied baggage, consumables, storage, office equipment and supplies), Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Rest and Recuperation (R & R), Home Leave, Medical evacuation, Emergency Visitation Travel (EVT), Travel for Children of Separated parents, Education Travel, Official Residential Expenses (ORE) for the Ambassador and the DCM, Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA), Gardening Reimbursements, Miscellaneous Claims, School fees, Extra ordinary Quarters Allowance(EQA), Special Evacuation Allowance and Cashier Replenishment vouchers. Processing, administration, control and reconciliation of travel advances- 23 % of time

- Reviewing complex international and local travel claims for correctness and verifying that they conform to travel authorizations and regulations regarding routings and per diem.

-Preparing and verifying hypothetical travel itinerary when traveler deviates from authorized routing. When travel claim exceeds amount that can be paid under travel authorization, preparing travel exception giving detailed explanation of claims disallowance, citing pertinent regulations. Advicing payees giving reasons when claims are disallowed.

-Determining through the Consolidated Overseas Accountability Support Toolbox( COAST), Regional Financial Management System (RFMS/M-Direct connect) accounting systems, or the FMC budget accountant that funds are obligated, available to support the liquidation and payment claims contain appropriate authorization, supported by correct documentary evidence showing validity of the expenditure.

-Ensuring that appropriate authorizations, certifications, other documents are on file and that payment claims are in accordance with the provisions, terms, and conditions of the applicable authorizing documents such as contracts, purchase-orders, receiving and inspection reports, grant and/or loan agreements.

-Processing payment voucher within 0-5 working days to ensure compliance with the Prompt Payment Act and FMC ICASS services standard Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU)-12.5 % of time

-Establishing and maintaining necessary internal controls to ensure that payments are not made in excess of the authorized amounts as well as to prevent improper or duplicate payments.

-Ensuring that the obligated funds are spent for the intended purpose and in accordance with the U.S and host country laws and regulations.

-Performing in depth research on issues/queries from employees, vendors, Agencies, other Posts, and Charleston Financial Services Centre (CFSC) related to payments, liquidations, obligations and then sends/scans relevant payment and funding documents to the parties involved in the issue and the query.

-Communicating with contractors, vendors, clients, mission employees, the Office Managers of the Ambassador’s and the Deputy Chief of Mission’s (DCM) Offices, host government officials, Chief Executives, senior managers of companies and contractors both orally and in writing to request additional information regarding bills, invoices, claims, vouchers, financial terms and conditions applicable to contracts, Letters of Commitment and other agreements. Visit them to provide guidance on how to comply with Embassy payment policies and procedures. Advising the FMO or the DFMO on the findings for corrective action.

-Acting as alternate Budget specialist for Program funds.

-Ensuring that all types of vouchers processed are funded and scheduled using the RFMS/M, and relevant updates and liquidations are made in the COAST, Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS).

Program Administrative and Accounting officer

WWF CARPO - Yaoundé

November 2008 to October 2009

-Preparing, in collaboration with concerned staffs, annual budgets, cash flow and budget monitoring records.

-Maintain bank and cash files that are audit ready.

-Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

-Assisting to ensure that no expenditure is incurred before it has been authorized by the appropriate parties.

-Assisting to prepare special financial reports which the Program's Management or client may require.

-Preparing financial vouchers for approval signatures.

-Drafting checks for signature and preparing wire transfers.

-Carrying out the day-to-day accounting function of the Program and maintenance of accounting records including those related to various bank accounts operated and to insure that the bank statements are at all times balanced with the record entries.

-Supporting the Senior Finance Manager to produce annual budgets, cash flow and budget monitoring records.

-Ensuring that all expenditure reports prepared by the Program are properly checked and documented, and inform the Program's Management about any matter that requires action.

-Maintaining approved systems of accountability throughout the administration;

-Preparing cashbooks, cash calls and performing data entry of all financial transactions in the office.

-Preparing purchase requests and financial vouchers for the appropriate approvals.

-Traveling regularly to the field to support their operations.

Internal Sales Coordinator

MAERSK CAMEROON S.A. - Douala

July 2008 to October 2008

-Assisting the sales team, focusing mostly on managing schedules and the distribution of any sales documentation.

-Preparing and then following up on any sales quotations made for clients, negotiating terms with the client at a cost best suited for them.

-Responding to any online or telephone queries in a calm and friendly manner.

-Liaising between other departments and the client to provide the service most suitable to the client’s needs, cost and time restraints.

-Working closely with the Sales team to assess the progress of the department and develop Sales strategy accordingly.

-Producing reports on progress within the department and outline any developed strategies to improve.

-Overseeing any supercharges and evaluating any alterations to both external and internal staff.

-Competition analysis and pricing review, contributions margins reporting.

-PRISM (Internal Access Based software) development.

Accountant

MAERSK CAMEROON S.A. - Douala

February 2006 to June 2008

-Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

-Charging expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.

-Paying vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying suppliers ID numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.

-Paying employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks.

-Maintaining accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

-Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.

-Maintaining historical records by microfilming and filing documents.

-Disbursing petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation.

-Reporting sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.

-Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential.

-Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

-Accomplishing accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

-Keeping track and process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures

-Performing day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivable data

-Preparing bills, invoices and bank deposits

-Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.

-Verifying discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues

-Facilitating swift payment of invoices due to the organization by sending bill reminders and contacting clients with outstanding accounts

-Generating financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.

Invoicing Assistant

MAERSK CAMEROON S.A. - Douala

September 2004 to January 2006

-Preparing, printing and mailing invoices to customers.

-Applying special rates and discounts to certain bills.

-Ensuring proper credit terms are on each bill.

-Crediting customers’ accounts properly when necessary.

-Comparingquotations and contracts to shipping documents to make sure customers are billed for the items that were actually purchased.

-Reviewing financial data, correctingany discrepancies and reconciling accounts.

-Operating an electronic billing system and working with database software.

-Keeping accurate customer records.

-Discussing invoices and accounts with customers,Sales people and recovery personnel.

-Making phone calls to customers who are delinquent on their bills and arranging payment plans with them.

-Working with a recovery personnel to pursue past due payments.

-Producing weekly aged outstanding reports for management and sales and recovery teams.

Administrative Assistant

CAGEC Accounting FIRM - Douala

July 2001 to September 2004

-Scheduling and organizing complex activities such as meetings, travel, conferences and cabinet activities for all members of the firm.

-Performing desktop publishing. Creating and developing visual presentations for the manager.

-Establishing, developing, maintaining and updating filing system for the manager and the firm. Retrieving information from files when needed

-Organizing and prioritizing large volumes of information and calls.

-Sorting and distributing mail. Opening mail for the manager. Drafting written responses or replies by phone or e-mail when necessary. Responding to regularly occurring requests for information.

-Answering phones for the manager. Taking messages or fields/answers all routine and non-routine questions. Working in cooperation with other colleagues on assignments and reports.

-Working independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Acts as project manager for special projects, at the request of the manager, which may include: planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, coordinating direct mailings, creating brochures.

-Coordinating division of workload with the manager.

-Typing and designing general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofreading copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes.

-Supporting field staffs whit workloads to help meet deadlines.

Education

Diploma in psychology of sales

SHAW Academy- Wilmington, DE 19801

Started April 2015, still in progress.

Advanced diploma in project and program Management

Cranefield College of project and program management - Pretoria

Started April 2014, still in progress.

Diploma in Business Foundation

SHAW Academy- Wilmington, DE 19801

July 2015.

MA in Accounting and Finance

University of Douala - Douala

2004 to 2005

Evaluated and validated by CCI as US equivalent of Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance.(Originals available on request)

BA in Banking and Finance

University of Buéa - Buéa

1998 to 2002

VOLUNTARY JOBS

Key correspondents

International HIV and AIDS alliance - London

April 2014 to Present

To produce original work in line with the KC editorial policy, with particular regard to working good journalistic principles of balance and accuracy, using nondiscriminatory language, and producing stories with a clear advocacy goal in mind as outlined in the KC editorial policy

QueerAdvocacy

Gender Justice Nevada – Las Vegas

April 2015.

Assisting all non-confirming and marginalized groups, providing moral support and help on available resources.

REFERENCES

1-Ghislain BOUKOSSO

Corporate clients’ relationship manager, Houston, TX

Phone 832-***-****

2-Omar Moussa KHADER

Course assistant, ITHACA College, Ithaca, NY

Phone 607-***-****

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