Finance Manager of inq. Digital Cameroon [former Vodacom Business Cameroon]

Finance & Business Control, Budgeting, Strategy Support & Implementation, Compliance, FCF Management and Reporting.• Responsible for preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reports• Leading and coordinating monthly consolidation of the 12 months rolling forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow statements) for the company• Ensure each month is closed on time [respecting deadlines] and prepare financial reports - P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, Actual vs Forecast… Show more Finance & Business Control, Budgeting, Strategy Support & Implementation, Compliance, FCF Management and Reporting.• Responsible for preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reports• Leading and coordinating monthly consolidation of the 12 months rolling forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow statements) for the company• Ensure each month is closed on time [respecting deadlines] and prepare financial reports - P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, Actual vs Forecast Vs Budget with appropriate commentaries, Sales performance reports to be shared with key stakeholders• Ensure adherence to company’s Delegation of Authority [DoA] policies and other local regulations• Responsible for internal and external audits (IFRS & Statutory)• Responsible for accurate and reliable local financial and regulatory reporting in-country• Provide IFRS guidance to team and Group vis-à-vis local regulation. Supervise, review and approve IFRS General Ledger postings into the ERP system• Providing support to the Managing Director via Finance Business Partnering in areas of strategy, new business cases analysis and evaluation, cost control and capital expenditure management.• Foster regional strategy via working with the MD and Group CFO to implement best finance practice across region• Support the MD in ensuring successful preparations for BOD & AGM meetings. Ensure financial information are made available timeously to Board attendees and committees• Work closely with Vodacom Shared Service and Group Finance teams to ensure reporting is done timeously • Work in close collaboration with tax consultant[s] to mitigate tax risks, monthly and annual tax filings. Choose a suitable approach for tax audits to minimize exposure while adhering to company policies. Saved the company close to $2M in fines.• Full management responsibility of finance team members, goals setting, performance review and plan trainings for team. Also motivate and hire when and where necessary Show less

• Handled company creation of Equatorial Guinea entity in SAP and in country company registration with PwC Equatorial Guinea• Focal point with EG regulators and senior management, providing advise as per country rules and explaining Wärtsilä way-of-doing-things to local consultants and tax people• Preparation of first Financial Statements (local GAAP "DSF"), calculation and payment of taxes (minimum income tax, payroll) with consultation from external consultants• Monitoring local… Show more • Handled company creation of Equatorial Guinea entity in SAP and in country company registration with PwC Equatorial Guinea• Focal point with EG regulators and senior management, providing advise as per country rules and explaining Wärtsilä way-of-doing-things to local consultants and tax people• Preparation of first Financial Statements (local GAAP "DSF"), calculation and payment of taxes (minimum income tax, payroll) with consultation from external consultants• Monitoring local laws, follow up and application of these laws• Monthly closing - Financial Reporting, Management Reporting for region utilizing Hyperion Financial Management too (Oracle)• Handling & closing external audits for entity Show less

• Directly responsible for variance analysis (investigation and reporting, performing corrective actions), treasury management, vendor relationship management, and AP duties• Ensuring the accuracy of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions• Served as the focal point for the global Shared Service Centre for AP vendor payments and invoice posting• Maintained an in-depth knowledge of alterations to financial regulations and legislations… Show more • Directly responsible for variance analysis (investigation and reporting, performing corrective actions), treasury management, vendor relationship management, and AP duties• Ensuring the accuracy of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions• Served as the focal point for the global Shared Service Centre for AP vendor payments and invoice posting• Maintained an in-depth knowledge of alterations to financial regulations and legislations • Performed follow-up and margin reporting of the Kribi 1 Gas Fired Power Plant (EPC) project Show less

• Handled stock control and the inventory audit, and reported on variances in periodic costing reports• Collaborated with team members on a wide range of accountancy duties, including the updating of general ledgers and the journal in Sage accounting software• Developed a vast skillset in the sphere of accountancy, and developed a strong knowledge of industry processes

Lectured ACCA courses (F9 - Financial Management and F2 - Management Accounting) & Accounting courses for Cameroon Technical Education

- Inventory Control- Financial Management (calculation of order quantity for 100+ drug categories)- Cost control- Prepare monthly tax filings