ATSE Kouamé Patrice
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SENIOR BILINGUAL ACCOUNTANT
SKILLS
I have eight years' experience in financial management. I hold the position of Finance and Administration Manager in the ICRC sub-delegation in Abéché/Chad. I am skilled in budgeting, budget monitoring, financial reporting, internal control assessment and improvement, and team management. I previously worked as an accountant for six years, where I was responsible for GL-AP-AR accounting records, bank reconciliation, voucher filling and balance sheet accounts review. I was also a financial auditor for eighteen months in an auditing firm. In this position, I learned to ensure that the accounts were free of material misstatement and to write a summary report of an audit assignment. I am bilingual and speak French and English.
PROFESSIONNAL BACKGROUND
International Committee of Red Cross
Finance and Administration Manager August 2023-feb 2024
Abéché, Tchad
Supervise the accounting department and prepare the annual budget, monthly forecasts and risk reports, cost control and budget variance analysis
Contribute to the design and implementation of an internal control system that always guarantees reliable accounting data.
Ensure compliance with legal reporting obligations (tax and social security, in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager) and regularly assess the financial situation (including cash-flow) of the sub-delegation,
Act as advisor, trainer and coach on all financial and economic issues for humanitarian project teams,
Develop contingency plans to respond to critical changes in the operating environment,
Contribute, through reliable budget forecasts and data, to management decision-making on tactical (current fiscal year) and strategic (next fiscal year) issues.,
Oversees day-to-day financial management and maintenance of office and residential premises; maintains appropriate security arrangements, including safe accommodation for all mobile staff,
- Support the Head of Sub-delegation in establishing and updating the risk assessment, with a focus on real estate and financial risks. Implement and monitor risk mitigation measures in his/her area of responsibility, in close collaboration with technical departments,
International Committee of Red Cross
Accountant August 2016-mai 2017 then oct. 2017-May 21
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Prepare and regularly record accounting entries in accounting software,
Using the highest standards and practices to ensure financial documents comply with the law
Collecting and verifying financial information
Maintaining a general ledger by inputting daily financial transactions
Directing other employees and Junior Accountants
Putting together payroll for their company or clients
Resolving financial problems, performing audits, and analyzing profit loss
Preparing financial statements, producing accounting reports, and checking them for accuracy
Contribute to the smooth running of operations through efficient cash management, covering the delegation's cash requirements,
Keep files up to date at all times and ensure the correct archiving of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including for audits,
International Committee of Red Cross
Finance and Administration Manager June 2017 to sept 2017
Kousseri, Cameroon
Supervise the accounting department and prepare the annual budget, monthly forecasts and risk reports, cost control and budget variance analysis
Contribute to the design and implementation of an internal control system that guarantees reliable accounting data at all times.
Ensure compliance with legal reporting obligations (tax and social security, in close collaboration with the Human Resources Manager) and regularly assess the financial situation (including cash-flow) of the sub-delegation,
Act as advisor, trainer and coach on all financial and economic issues for humanitarian project teams,
Develop contingency plans to respond to critical changes in the operating environment,
Contribute, through reliable budget forecasts and data, to management decision-making on tactical (current fiscal year) and strategic (next fiscal year) issues.,
Oversees day-to-day financial management and maintenance of office and residential premises; maintains appropriate security arrangements, including safe accommodation for all mobile staff,
- Support the Head of Sub-delegation in establishing and updating the risk assessment, with a focus on real estate and financial risks. Implement and monitor risk mitigation measures in his/her area of responsibility, in close collaboration with technical departments,
Experts Comptables Associés
Financier Auditor April 2012 - Nov. 2013
Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of individuals, departments within organizations, businesses or other establishments to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices
Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with law and
EDUCATION
MBA in progres 2024
Moncton University Canada
Accréditation MPDI (Manager de Projet de Développement International) 2019
Gestion de projet Canada
SETYM MONTREAL
Master CCA (Comptabilité-Contrôle-Audit) 2017
Comptabilité-audit-Contrôle-Finance Niger
ESCAE NIAMEY
Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnelle 2014 -2016
Comptabilité-Audit-contrôle de gestion KPMG Academy
Masters Audit et contrôle de gestion 2003
Comptabilité control-Audit Côte d’Ivoire
CUP ABIDJAN
DEUG (science économiques) 1999
Connaissances Générale en économie et gestion Côte d’Ivoire
University of Felix Houphouet Boigny
Baccalauréat Série D 1995
General Studies Côte d’Ivoire
Lycée Moderne d’Adzopé