Financial Analyst Finance Director

OUMOU KOITA

203-***-**** • adwas4@r.postjobfree.com • Stamford, CT • https://linkedin.com/in/oumou-k-koita FINANCE DIRECTOR

DATA ANALYSIS FORECASTING CRITICAL THINKING

High-performing International Finance Director with experience in strategic business finance support, project management, and internal controls. Drives company-wide annual planning processes and financial forecasts. Ability to link operational and business decisions with financial outcomes. Strong analytical skills to identify areas to automate, improve, and simplify processes, drive standardization, and build scalable solutions. Collaborates internally with all levels and works cross-functionally to drive business strategies. Makes sound decisions to deliver results by maximizing organizational effectiveness and sustainability. Bilingual in English and French. SKILLS

Finance / Accounting Financial Statements Analytical GAAP / IFRS Process Improvements Project Management Audits Internal Controls Cross-Functional

Mergers / Acquisitions Strategic Planning Budgeting SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Led merger and audit of a $30M company within 2 weeks and provided Financial Statements in GAAP and IFRS.

Reduced debt by 60% and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from 129 days to 60 days within 12 months.

Grew two separate subsidiaries from $500K to $2M and $10M to $12M through internal controls, reorganization, and process improvements.

Created a benchmark scorecard for 50 franchised business units that improved performance and created a competitive environment among the business units.

Yielded a cost savings of $50K while organizing a corporate relocation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Delta Plus, Shelton, CT 10/2017 - Present

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Promoted once during employment from France to the US. Manages and oversees the finance department and a team of 4 staff members at $15M. Tasks include managing the accounting process according to GAAP, finance, cash management, third-party relations, financial reports, weekly, monthly, and annual closings, process improvements, developing several projects, forecasting, etc. Top Fortune 500 in Paris Stock Exchange.

• Key liaison between French headquarters and US operations.

• Leads projects consulting with headquarters providing business information and supporting financial analysis.

• Collaborates with leadership on project status, action plans, scope of project, deadlines, and budgeting.

• Establishes internal controls after analyzing business performance and financials in key business segments.

• Prepares financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, quarterly / monthly / annual closings, performance metrics, and financial statements.

• Identifies areas to automate, improve, and simplify cross-team financial processes, drive standardization, and build scalable solutions.

• Adheres to all company, state, and federal compliance regulations.

• Prepares financial models and analyses to support business proposals.

• Key player in the management team for effective decision-making.

• Builds client relations with auditors, banks, tax authorities, insurance, and benefit plans.

• Created and implemented a handbook for new employees. OUMOU KOITA Page 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Delta Plus Group, Marseille, France 5/2015 – 10/2017 FINANCIAL ANALYST AND CONTROLLER

Hired to manage and oversee finance and internal controls for global 10 subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and the US. Managed all budgeting, forecasting, accounting, Profit & Loss, and consolidation of subsidiaries.

• Prepared and provided business and financial reporting to top management.

• Implemented and monitored business processes while performing audits and proposing changes.

• Monitored foreign currencies on a monthly basis.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with the industrial controller and production managers on cost reductions.

• Led mergers and acquisitions.

• Improved financial processes by implementing management support tools.

• Ensured accurate information and accountability in all financial reports. INTERNSHIPS

Irrijardin, Toulouse, France 6/2014 – 2/2015

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Performed budget control and forecast analysis of actual variations against estimates.

• Monitored and tracked the financial statement of the corporation.

• Produced various financial reports and KPIs.

• Analyzed and created a scorecard for 50 franchised business units. Yassa Food, Toulouse, France 3/2012 – 12/2012

FINANCE CONTROLLER ASSISTANT

Monitored and reviewed the profitability and financial risks of new products.

• Prepared budgets and planning of production costs.

• Reviewed processes and implemented internal control procedures.

• Produced various reports and monthly statements including forecasts and analyses of variances. MAECO Auditing Firm, Bamako, Mali 5/2011 – 11/2011 JUNIOR FINANCIAL AUDITOR

Performed audits on various companies to identify compliance issues, process improvements, and business insights.

• Audited a non-profit organization and discovered misuse of funds.

• Established internal controls for business process improvements.

• Consulted with clients on audits, internal controls, and business. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration, Audit Interne & Financial Control, ESC Toulouse Business School, France Master’s Degree, Economic Development and International Cooperation, University of Toulouse Capitole 1, France Master’s Degree, Finance and Management, ESG Toulouse, France Bachelor in Business Administration, Audit and Management Control, ESG Toulouse, France Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Becker Program; (2/2023)

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