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Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Genève, Suisse

Responsible for the Finance, Administration and HR areas at the World YMCA Secretariat in Geneva that provides support to 120 national YMCA's globally.Founded in 1844, the international NGO has nearly 90,000 staff and more than 64 million benficiaries worldwide.

Geneva, Switzerland

Managed the vaccine procurement operations of a 16b multi-year project ensuring vaccine forecasting was accurate and procurement within the established budget, ensuring timely deliveries to 90+ low-income countries. Cultivated key supplier partnerships and provided strategic overviews to top management.

Geneva

Advised on strategic global health investment projects allowing better decision-making and performance. Served as strategic liaison between business and finance, collaborating with internal & external stakeholders. Led change management initiatives for continuous process optimization.

Geneva, Paraguay, Nigeria, Spain

Responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of 8 oil&gas investments with +$300m combined revenues: budgeting, reporting, risk & opportunity, internal controls & governance mechanisms for enhanced operational efficiency. Fostered key stakeholder relations with local investors and served as board advisor providing strategic financial advise to the board of directors.

Geneva, Barcelona, Ivory Coast, Algeria

Executed diverse projects: strategic financial advisory for entrepreneurs in Algeria and Ivory Cost, corporate governance transformation in a Spanish hospitality business, and a comprehensive $5b mining industry M&A analysis. Additionally, optimized processes for monitoring contributions in The Global Fund in Geneva.

Geneva

Set up the controlling function for the global oil supply chain division that handled inventories, shipping and trading activities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Established the global financial controlling and data reporting function, ensuring effective risk management and compliance. Conducted monthly financial closing processes, presented results to CEO & CFO, and managed multi-location teams.

Ghana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Dubai, Malaysia And Papua New Guinea

Managed business integrations & transformation projects across Ghana, Zimbabwe, S. Africa, P. Rico and Papua New Guinea, facilitating smooth transitions, implementing effective change management strategies and ensuring adequate governance practices. Provided strategic support for a +$0.5b acquisition in Latin America, engaging with multiple partners for a successful due diligence process.

Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Senegal, Panama, Belize And Puerto Rico

Led financial & operational audits for oil distribution & refinery business in Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Senegal, Panama, Belize, Puerto Rico, Dubai and Malaysia, ranging from $300m-$1b of annaul revenues. Conducted in-country verifications driving significant operational improvements and cost reductions. Presented outcome and action plan to Exec. Committee and implemented effective risk mitigation strategies.

Western And Easter Europe, South Africa Turkey, Uae, Brazil And Chile

Conducted comprehensive financial and operational audits, business risk assessments, corporate governance evaluations, compliance audits and investigations (fraud, antitrust) across group companies in Western and Eastern Europe, Turkey, UAE, Brazil, and Chile. Defined audit scopes, assessed financial & business controls, presented outcomes & recommendations to the Executive Committee.

Barcelona

Analyzed key performance indicators, prepared KPI reporting materials and provided instrumental support to senior management in diverse strategic mandates.

Executive Master, Finance

Mba & Degree In Business Administration

Mba, Exchange Program

Diploma Of Advanced Studies, Commodity Trading

Governance - Board Member Certificate

Governance - Boards Of Directors

Executive Program, Leadership Communication