Cyrielle Pamela HERILAZA
Dakar
Summary
Knowledgeable Risk Manager equipped with strategic planning and program leadership abilities honed in International Non Government Organization environments. Establishes strong and successful policies to mitigate risk at each level and establish clear procedures for assessments, prevention and containment. Familiar with regulatory requirements to maintain strict controls.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Compliance and Risk Manager
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
09.2022 - Current
- Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
- Identified key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures and industry segments.
- Implemented financial risk management policies, limits and strategies that complied with standards and strategic imperatives of organization.
- Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
Finance Director
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Finance Coordinator
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
Finance and Human Resources Coordinator
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
Finance Director
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
Finance and human ressources director
INTERSOS Humanitarian Aid Organization
Yaoundé, Cameroon
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Finance administrator base
ACTION ANGAINST HUNGER
Bassikounou, Mauritania
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for [Number] employees and maintained all associated files.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
- Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Produced reports outlining latest financial information such as expenses, income and outstanding balances.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Finance, human ressources director
MEDECINS DU MONDE
Niamey, NIGER
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Finance Director
Secours Islamique France
Dakar, SENEGAL
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Managed day-to-day operations within [Number]-person finance department for [Type] organization.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
Finance Director
Secours Islamique France
Antananarivo, Madagascar
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
Finance administrator base
Croix-Rouge Française
Toamasina, Madagascar
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Head accountant
ONG Saint Gabriel
Toamasina, Madagascar
11.2005 - 06.2007
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Education
Finance, Human Ressources And Adminstration
BIOFORCE
Lyon, France09.2013
Master of Science - Economics
UNIVERSTE DE TOAMASINA
Taomasina, Madagscar07.2001
Skills
- Risk Mitigation
- Financial Planner
- Pivot Tables
- Internal Audits
Languages
French
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Regional Compliance and Risk Manager
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
09.2022 - Current
Finance Director
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
07.2021 - 09.2022
Finance Coordinator
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
06.2018 - 06.2021
Finance and Human Resources Coordinator
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
07.2017 - 04.2018
Finance Director
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
11.2016 - 06.2017
Finance and human ressources director
INTERSOS Humanitarian Aid Organization
11.2015 - 10.2016
Finance administrator base
ACTION ANGAINST HUNGER
01.2015 - 10.2015
Finance, human ressources director
MEDECINS DU MONDE
08.2014 - 12.2014
Finance Director
Secours Islamique France
01.2013 - 07.2014
Finance Director
Secours Islamique France
08.2011 - 12.2012
Finance administrator base
Croix-Rouge Française
07.2007 - 08.2010
Head accountant
ONG Saint Gabriel
11.2005 - 06.2007
Finance, Human Ressources And Adminstration
BIOFORCE
Master of Science - Economics
UNIVERSTE DE TOAMASINA
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