TERENCE NDIFUANJA
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Skype: arcrelief-terencen
Expertise
Finance Systems development, Non-profits Mgt/ Process Improvements
Integration & migrations Budget Development and Monitoring
Cash Flow Management and Modelling Grant funding: USAID, UN Agencies,
AP/AR, Financial Reporting: GAAP & IFRS World Bank, DfID, NGOs Partnerships/
Joint ventures
Control systems, Compliance and Payroll & Human Resources Management
Assurance Project Management & Strategic Planning
Institutional Capacity Building
Professional Experience
AMERICAN REFUGEE COMMITTEE INTERNATIONAL (ARC) www.arcrelief.org
Roving Finance Controller. Nov 11 - Present
Maintained oversight support in 8 program countries across Africa, Asia and
the Caribbean. Monthly Financial metrics and Compliance Dashboards, Process
Improvements, Annual Audit planning, Internal Controls, Budget reviews and
staff technical capacity building on GL systems, ARC worldwide policies and
procedures. Analyzed entity financial needs and worked with management to
address them timely.
Administrated all areas of compliance and managed more than 10 external
audits earning unqualified opinions.
International GL Accountant Aug 10 - Oct 11
Administered Finance Software for country programs. Forecast and reviews on
budgets, accounting processes and field Finance staff training. New program
start-ups and phase outs. Instituted Finance core values of audit readiness
to strengthen internal control and operational efficiency.
PLAN INTERNATIONAL, www.plan-international.org
Country Accountant (March 2009 - Feb 10)
Plan and Manage country wide resources (Facilities, Finances and People
effectively and efficiently in compliance with corporate standards).Review
of accounting entries in SAP-BPC and Citi Direct online banking. Analysis
and monitoring of Accounts Payables and Receivables.
Championed Finance System Migration and Integration project (web GL) and
rolled out the Country Risk Based Audit.
Finance Coordinator ( October 2007 - February 2009)
Directs and manages Program Unit's financial operations to ensure effective
and efficient use of financial resources: business planning & budget
monitoring, supervision of accounting & financial processes, financial
control, reporting and analysis, internal control, advisory services and
personnel management.
Finance Assistant (Jan 2007 - Sept 2007)
Review of voucher package for compliance with Plan's financial &
administrative policies & procedures. Implementation of internal control and
updating of the Audit Action List. Reconciliation of Accruals, bank and cash
items, GAAP/ IFRS compliance
Asst Program Unit Administrator (July 2005 - Dec 2006)
Providing support for PU operations in the areas of Procurements, material
resource & fixed asset management. Preparing purchase orders, Drafting of
contracts, Monitoring and reporting on project budget vs. actual. Assisted
in designing reports for improved management decision making
Accounts/Administrative Assistant (July 2004 -June 2005)
Processing of Voucher Package, Expense reporting, petty cash, Program &
Project budget monitoring, Grants administration, and financial Reporting.
Assist in field trainings on community managed projects. Establishment of
contracts plus other administrative & logistic functions.
FREELANCE SERVICES
Business Advisor - Nov 02- Jun 04
Institutional Capacity Building for small village groups and women
entrepreneurs in SW & NW Regions on business skills, VSL, improved
credit/fiscal management practices. Ran a retail family business dealing
with Fashion apparel and photography
FSMS STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION, University of Buea.
Auditor Oct. 02 - Oct. 03
Monitored club activities and fund balances. Developed Accounting &
internal control procedures ensuring adherence to applicable laws.
UNIVERSITY OF BUEA ACCOUNTANCY ASSOCIATION
President & CEO May 02 - May 03
Financial Skills Training. Coordinated projects in organizing sponsored
events such as, Workshops, conferences Scholarship Awards, Seminars,
Professional management forums and Study visits. Held talks on a number of
leadership and governance issues
CAMEROON GATSBY TRUST, http://www.gatsby-cameroon.net
Field worker. Jun 02 - Dec 02
Taught courses in simple Bookkeeping and Micro Enterprise Development to
women groups in rural areas. Acquired skills in Credit Management,
Enterprise Development, Resource Mobilisation & local Capacity Building
development
Education
2008 - Present
2012 - 2013
2007 - 2008
THE ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, UK
Part Qualified Professional, Part II
INSTITUTE OF FINANCE & MANAGEMENT(IOFM) US
Certified Professional Controller, CPC
Institute de Formation pour le Developpement (IFD/CODEV) Cameroon
Certificate in Strategic Planning and Project Management
2000 - 2003
UNIVERSITY OF BUEA,
BSc. (Hons) Accountancy & Finance
Languages Proficient in English and French
Leadership/Community Involvement
July 13- Present Member, Minnesota CPA Society MNCPAs
Dec 12- Present Secretary General- Cameroon Diaspora Association(NGODECA) St
Paul/Mpls
Jan 07 - Jun 08 Chief Auditor, Catholic Men's Association (CMA) East Chapter
Jan 05 - Dec 07 President, Babungo Cultural & Development Association, Easter
Region
Jan 06 - Dec 07 Secretary General, Ngoketunjia Cultural & Development
Association (NDECA)
2002 - 2003 President & CEO, University of Buea Accountancy Association
(UBAA)
2002 - 2003 Auditor, Fac. Social & Management Sciences Students
Association(FSMSSA)
Certificates
Aug 2008 Certificate in Strategic Planning and Project Management
Nov 2006 Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation Fundamentals
June 2004 Certificate in Human Resource Management & Development
Consultancies Since 2010, Managed more than 30 business development and
merchandising projects (resets, training, representation)
with 20 companies around the US.
Interests Researching, Networking, Volunteering in development work,
Community development innovative technologies, bible studies,
photography, golf.
Corporate & Financial Management, Public Administration, Consultancy
Ambitious finance professional with strong track-record of delivering top
performance on time. Possess a spectrum of overseas experience in non-
profits, corporate finance and humanitarian emergency service delivery in
Africa, Asia and America