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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

• Restructuring reporting lines bolstering operational efficiency.• Developing and instituting Asset Liability Management strategy and tools.• Leading the GAAP / IFRS financial reporting process.• Directing the annual budget preparation and monitoring process.

Led the digital transformation of the bank. Overhauled legacy systems throughout crucial operational domains (credits, KYC and fixed assets); Successfully integrated an ERP system into the core banking system.

Vientiane, Vientiane Capital, Laos

Phase 1 (concluded)• Developed a financial model and a business case that enabled the Government of Laos to secure $10M funding from the World Bank for the establishment of a Credit Guarantee Fund.Phase 2 (on-going)• Implementing business plan and financial strategy for the Credit Guarantee Fund.• Developing and implementing accounting and financial reporting policies and processes.

Republic Of Congo

Developed the IFRS migration strategy for the Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC) covering :• IT systems transformation, • redesigning of various business processes, • changes to accounting policies, and • capacity development.

Yangon, Myanmar

Developed IFRS migration strategy for Myanmar's Banking sector. The strategy was subsequently approved by the Central Bank of Myanmar, the Myanmar Accountancy Council, and the Myanmar Banks Association.Restructured financial reporting and business processes for Credits, Leases, Fixed Assets, and Related Party Transactions at five Myanmar-based banks. Formed and directed cross-departmental transformation task force teams with members from Credit, Accounting, Operations, and IT Departments.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Led BASEL / Central Bank reporting. Redesigned the regulatory reporting process by introducing new tools, reducing Central Bank monthly reporting time from 5 days to less than 24 hours.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Led several assurance and advisory engagements, serving a diverse set of clients in banking, cement, mining, development, not-for-profit, and other sectors.Built financial models for an $8M agro-industrial park, a $20M large healthcare facility, and a $40M luxury hotel/apartment complex.Leveraged relationships to secure audit and advisory contracts of $600K with small to medium-sized banks, a large cement company, and various not-for-profit organizations.Led successful IFRS migration for 3 financial institutions; Advised banking and telecoms sector clients on technical IFRS / GAAP accounting issues and preparation of financial statements.Developed payments strategy for KPMG DRC. Represented KPMG DRC for the KPMG sub-Saharan Africa payments strategy group.

Nigeria, Hong Kong And Afghanistan

Pre-award due diligence for a USAID funding program for 5 high-risk states in Afghanistan.Annual audit of a publicly traded telecoms operator in Nigeria.Liquidation audit of a publicly traded telecoms and data networking equipment manufacturer.

Pakistan

Pre-award due diligence assessment for a $200M grant by USAID for a state government.Audits of publicly traded financial institutions and telecom companies.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

• Sustainability and integrated reporting • Global banking regulations