Jacques Awanou Email & Phone Number

Côte D'Ivoire

Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire

Serekunda, Gambie

Bamako

Providing counsel to the Managing Director on financial management and strategy for the organization while directing fiscal, accounting, and reporting matters for Mali. Tasked with relationship management for banking partners, external auditors, customers, suppliers, and institutions, as well as management of financial and accounting systems and controls.

Freetown

Providing counsel to the Managing Director on financial management and strategy for the organization while directing fiscal, accounting, and reporting matters for Sierra Leone. Tasked with relationship management for banking partners, external auditors, customers, suppliers, and institutions, as well as management of financial and accounting systems and controls.

Abidjan

Providing counsel to the Managing Director on financial management and strategy for the organization while directing fiscal, accounting, and reporting matters for Ivory Coast. Tasked with relationship management for banking partners, external auditors, customers, suppliers, and institutions, as well as management of financial and accounting systems and controls.

Dakar

Providing counsel to the Managing Director on financial management and strategy for the organization while directing fiscal, accounting, and reporting matters for Senegal. Tasked with relationship management for banking partners, external auditors, customers, suppliers, and institutions, as well as management of financial and accounting systems and controls.

Sierra Leone

Providing counsel to the Managing Director on financial management and strategy for the organization while directing fiscal, accounting, and reporting matters for Sierra Leone. Tasked with relationship management for banking partners, external auditors, customers, suppliers, and institutions, as well as management of financial and accounting systems and controls.

Dakar - Sénégal

► Oversaw financial control and systems implementation for West Africa and Senegal, including developing and integrating mission-critical procedures and standards needed for company financial management. ► Monitored and maintained compliance with West and Central Africa accounting regulations and US GAAP standards. ► Defined, founded, and grew an accounting / administration organization capable of supporting the new business organization, with the goal of improving reactivity and professionalism. ► Introduced compliance procedures, internal policies, and external regulations governing the factory and Senegal offices in alignment with corporate and business codes of conduct. ► Created and administered policies for anti-money laundering, global data privacy, anti-bribery, and corruption in compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices act. ► Key leader on the Records & Information Management (RIM) program. ► Assured appropriate allocation of all administrative resources.

► Led development and implementation of an effective controls framework in alignment with company goals for business operations efficiency and effectiveness, while protecting company assets. ► Introduced controls that allowed for reliable financial reporting and maintained compliance with internal and external standards, laws, and regulations. ► Performed business process, systems, and controls reviews. ► Identified deficiencies and proposed highly effective solutions.

► Directed daily office operations, business planning, budgeting, pricing, and projections. ► Coordinated with upper management to review and execute business and marketing plans. ► Prepared and updated reports on customer orders, shipments, and payments. ► Contributed to distributor selection and management. Maintained an appropriate product and promotional supply inventory for the market. ► Tracked and analyzed data on competitor marketing and advertising activities, trade agreements, and distribution channel strategies. ► Forged and nurtured relationships with major customers. ► Supervised a team of 18, including handling weekly and monthly planning, HR, employee relations, procedures, and training. ► Acted as legal representative to banks, tax administration, auditors, and other key agencies.

► Managed area support through creation of key highlights and reports on data pertinent to the region. ► Coordinated annual reviews of customer compliance, cooperating with clients, regional field managers, and supervisors to conduct reviews and update contracts. ► Contributed to regional marketing efforts in several areas, including Gabon, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, DRC, and Benin. Later progressed to provide management support and critical data for the Central Africa markets, as well as handling product supply, marketing, and budgeting for 4 markets in the region. ► Acted as central point of contact for distributors in 7 countries. ► Maintained product information for the regions, including collection, scanning, and upload of cigarette packs, and update of product pack pictures.

► Created monthly financial reports. ► Developed overhead budgets and tracked budget expenditures, including co-signing on expenditures as needed. ► Recruited new personnel as needed. ► Administered the treasury, payroll, bookkeeping, monthly financial statements, and all tax functions. ► Served as primary liaison with banks and auditors. ► Provided administrative office support.

► Established and managed the office budget. ► Developed quarterly financial reports. ► Evaluated expenditures and co-signed all approvals. ► Provided superior office support and administration.► Facilitated preservation of peace, security, defense, democracy, and governance standards within the zone by analyzing data on key indicators and presenting information to the Head of the Bureau.

► Handled all aspects of accounting, HR, payroll, tax preparation, treasury management, and social declaration for an organization of 250 personnel. ► Prepared business plans for bank financing. Performed accounting and sales analyses. ► Developed internal processes and procedures, including factory controls. ► Supported joint ventures with partner companies. ► Took over as deputy managing director as needed, supervising customer relationship management, suppliers, bank accounts, and tax administration. ► Monitored factory extension work. ► Ensured internal compliance with industry and international regulatory standards.

Diplôme D'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées, Gestion De Micro-Entreprises

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Diplôme De Technicien Supérieur, Gestion Des Entreprises

Brevet De Technicien Supérieur, Marketing Et Action Commerciale

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