Senior Finance Consultant
Resume:
LOUDJOM DOMSA ESTELLE
Financial controller
BP **160 Yaoundé, Cameroon
Phone: +237-***-***-***
Email: ************@*****.*** ************@*****.**
Nationality: Cameroonian
PROFILE SUMMARY
Highly accomplished and results-driven Finance and Audit Professional with over 9 years of progressive experience, including 3 years in a senior leadership role as Assistant Manager, specializing in strategic financial management, robust compliance, and operational excellence across diverse sectors. Actively pursuing the ACCA qualification and holding a Master 2 in Accounting and Finance, my expertise lies in driving financial strategy, budgeting, and reporting across multiple entities, ensuring rigorous adherence to OHADA standards and international accounting frameworks (OHADA, IFRS, US GAAP). I possess a proven track record in optimizing financial processes through automation (e.g., using advanced Excel), enhancing data insights, and leading cross-functional finance teams. My experience working with international NGOs, audit firms, and clients in banking and energy sectors in Cameroon and Francophone Africa provides a deep understanding of regional market complexities and regulatory environments. I am a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, eager to leverage my comprehensive financial acumen and proven ability to manage complex operations to drive the financial success and growth of your organization. I am highly proficient in various ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and a fast learner, ready to adapt to Odoo ERP.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Financial Reporting (IFRS, OHADA, US GAAP)
• Budget Development & Cash Flow Forecasting
• Internal Controls & Audit Support
• Team Management & Capacity Building
• Supply Chain Finance Oversight
• Cost Analysis & Value for Controls
• ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, SAGE,
• Business Intelligence: Excel, Power BI
• Languages: French (Native), English (Professional)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager – Accounting and Outsourcing (03/2022 – 03/2025)
FORVIS MAZARS CAMEROON – Douala, Cameroon
Led accounting and financial reporting for a diverse client portfolio, including major banking entities (Standard Chartered Bank, Bange Bank), ensuring rigorous compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and OHADA standards for multi-entity reporting.
Spearheaded the automation of key accounting review tasks, resulting in a 50% reduction in team time and significantly improving the quality and intelligibility of financial information for statutory auditors.
Contributed to strategic financial analysis by coordinating with external auditors and supporting merger and acquisition operations for insurance companies.
Managed and mentored junior and senior staff, fostering their technical and leadership development.
Senior Auditor and Advisor (10/2017 – 06/2021)
BRAIN AUDIT AND ADVISORY SERVICES – Douala, Cameroon
Managed monthly and quarterly financial reporting and account reviews for clients across various sectors, ensuring data accuracy for strategic decision-making.
Developed and implemented procedural manuals and account mappings (IFRS to OHADA), enhancing internal controls and financial governance.
Prepared consolidated financial statements and assisted statutory auditors, demonstrating comprehensive financial oversight..
Financial Analyst Intern (02/2017 – 09/2017)
NAUMUR – Yaoundé, Cameroon
Researched alternative financing instruments (SPACs, crowdfunding) and developed project financing presentations for public clients.
Designed business plans and sector-specific analysis (cotton, banana, rubber).
Contributed to a project portfolio book purchased by the Cameroonian Investment Promotion Agency.
Junior Accountant (10/2015 – 07/2016)
WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE – Yaoundé, Cameroon
Managed daily treasury operations, payment tracking, and accounting under ORACLE for the headquarters, ensuring efficient cash flow and budget monitoring for multiple programs.
Implemented rigorous controls for mission justifications and staff account analysis, enhancing financial discipline.
Audit Intern ( 09/2014- 06/2015)
ARC Audit & Consulting – Yaoundé
Led statutory audit missions for microfinance institutions and NGOs, including evaluating internal controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Managed an entire audit mission from internal control evaluation to report finalization and restitution with financial directors, demonstrating end-to-end audit leadership..
EDUCATION
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) – In Progress
Master’s in Accounting and Finance – Catholic University of Central Africa (2016)
Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance – Catholic University of Central Africa (2012)
Scientific Baccalaureate – Collège François Xavier Vogt (2009)
LANGUAGES & DIGITAL PROFICIENCY
Languages: French (native), English (working proficiency)
Tools: Advanced Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, Oracle, Sage, Python, PASW, OpenERP, and more.
REFERENCES
Nom et prénom
Fonction
Contact
Mme Valérie BARARUNYERETSE
Director pole Advisory chez Mazars Cameroun
M. Henri MOUTALEN
Associé gérant chez Brain Audit and Advisory Services
Mr. Armel ZE BEKOLO
Program Administrative and Finance Officer Jengi TRIDOM WWF
I, the undersigned, LOUDJOM DOMSA Estelle, certify that the above information accurately reflects my situation, qualifications and experience.
Douala, July 4th, 2025
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