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Akiyo KotchoniAK

Akiyo Kotchoni

Outsourced Financial Management | Budget, Costs, Cash Flow & Reporting

€600/day
Paris, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Akiyo

Who I am
Founder of Agil Asso Konseil (Qualiopi certified training organization for training actions) and freelance management controller, I have been helping leaders of associations, VSEs/SMEs, and impact companies for 20 years to transform their figures into informed decisions.

What I do
• Budgets & forecasts aligned with strategy
• Financial reporting & dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
• Cash flow management & predictive cash flow via AI
• Cost reduction & margin optimization
• Business plan & financial modeling
• Practical training (budget, KPI, cash flow, BI)

Method

Quick diagnostic: budget, reporting, cash flow, BI

Prioritized roadmap (quick wins + structural levers)

Agile sprints of 2–4 weeks with ready-to-use deliverables

Skills transfer for autonomous management

Results
• 360° vision and more confident decisions
• Immediate savings & sustainable margins
• Secured cash flow, zero end-of-month surprises
• Dashboards shared with funders, bankers, board
• Facilitated dialogue even without an accounting background

Why me
– 100% hands-on: useful tools from day 1
– Hybrid working: Île-de-France + remote
– Pedagogy: each assignment strengthens your skills
– Innovation: BI, automation, machine learning & generative AI

Values
✓ Social Economy Spirit: performance & impact
✓ Confidentiality and ethics
✓ Inclusion: figures accessible to all

Key Skills
Management control, KPI, Forecast, Cash management, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, SAP, Anaplan, SAGE, NetSuite, RPA, AI Finance, Finance Training, Social Economy, Reporting, Cost Reduction.

Sectors Served
Associations, Social Economy, Tech, Industry, Circular Economy, B2B Services, Start-ups and cultural organizations.

Next Step
Present your financial challenge; I will transform your data into a strategic advantage and give you back sustainable power to act.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • AGIL ASSO KONSEIL
    Consultant, Trainer and President
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    June 2022 - Today (4 years and 2 months)
    Paris, France
    Helping leaders of associations, VSEs, SMEs, cooperatives, and impact companies to secure their economic model: cash flow management, building robust budgets, decision-making dashboards, and financial strategy.

    1️⃣ Inter/Intra customized training
    Design and delivery of "360° Financial Management" programs: cash flow, financial analysis, management control, cost optimization.

    "Finance for non-financial professionals" modules and Excel / Power BI workshops to create real-time dashboards.

    In-person, remote, or hybrid format; each participant leaves with a financial diagnosis and a ready-to-use action plan.

    2️⃣ Strategic Consulting & Support
    Conducting in-depth financial diagnostics, identifying public/private funding levers (grants, patronage, debt, equity).

    Supporting leaders in structuring the economic model, optimizing margins, and mastering predictive cash flow.

    Implementing internal control processes and key performance indicators (KPIs) for agile management.

    3️⃣ Client Impact & Results
    150+ leaders trained since 2022; satisfaction rate ≥ 97% (internal surveys).

    Over 30 organizations supported: increased visibility on cash flow, reliable budgets, and secure investment decisions.

    Testimonials highlighting clear pedagogy, availability, and translation of figures into concrete actions.
  • Fédération des conseils de Parents d'élèves - FCPE
    Director of Operational Services
    CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
    August 2013 - May 2022 (8 years and 9 months)
    Île-de-France, France
    1️⃣ Financial Management & Management Control
    Developed, executed, and analyzed a consolidated budget of €4.5 million, ensuring the sustainability of the activity.
    Optimized the financing structure: managed CPO & FDVA grant applications, direct relationship with public funders.

    Supervised the accounting closing: coordination with the chartered accountant / statutory auditor, production of the annual financial report for the General Assembly.

    2️⃣ Management & HR
    Managed a cross-functional team of 10 people (IT, accounting, payroll, logistics, secretariat); developed an internal training plan aligned with business needs.

    Co-negotiated a company agreement on compensation and working conditions; secured social relations (Works Council/CSE, union representatives).

    Wrote contracts, HR procedures, and supported successive presidents on legal & disciplinary matters.

    3️⃣ Strategic Management & Governance
    Deployed the three-year strategic plan: milestone tracking, project budget control, reporting to the Board of Directors and the National Bureau.

    Wrote decision-making support notes and ensured activity reports for statutory meetings.

    4️⃣ Management of Structuring Projects
    > Redesign of the institutional website: writing the specifications, managing the tender process, selecting the provider, project management through to deployment (↑ traffic & UX).

    > Volunteer e-learning platform: functional design, development management – over 3,000 users registered in the first year.

    > Renovation of the headquarters (budget €1.5 million): financial monitoring and supplier coordination, delivery on time and within budget.
    Financial Management Management of multidisciplinary teams Budget and forecast preparation Digital project management Management Control Report writing Internal Control Cash Flow Management
  • Fédération des conseils de Parents d'élèves - FCPE
    Accounting and Financial Auditor
    CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
    January 2007 - July 2013 (6 years and 6 months)
    Île-de-France, France
    Overall mission:
    Structure the financial governance of 90+ member associations: internal audits, accounting training, legal support, federal budget management (€4.5 million).

    1️⃣ Internal Audit & Management Control of Member Associations
    > Conducted 40+ internal audits; submitted reports detailing findings, risk analyses, and quantified action plans.

    > Designed operational frameworks: cash flow table, budget template, financial report canvas — adopted by 80% of supported organizations.

    > Standardized internal control processes; enhanced reliability of financial statements and regulatory compliance (CPO, FDVA).

    2️⃣ Training & Skills Development
    > Led over 120 "Association Accounting" sessions (from introduction to closing), rated 97% satisfaction.

    > Delivered training on EBP Accounting & EBP Payroll; successful migration of 80 associations to accounting and 25 associations to Payroll on a single tool.

    > Designed blended learning programs combining virtual classrooms, video tutorials, and practical workshops on Moodle.

    3️⃣ Support for Association Leaders
    > Advised on legal responsibilities, statute interpretation, and revisions; managed 15 statutory revisions from A to Z (planning, drafting, general assembly, filing with the prefecture).

    > Assisted in preparing grant applications (departments, municipalities): average success rate +30%.

    > Disseminated quarterly legal updates (tax, social, association law) to 300 subscribers.

    4️⃣ Administrative & Financial Management of the Federation
    > Developed and monitored a consolidated budget of €4.5 million; monthly reporting to the National Bureau.

    > Managed CPO & FDVA funding requests, securing €1.2 million in annual grants.

    > Wrote the annual financial report presented at the General Assembly.
    Executive Coaching Financing File Annual Reports Internal Audit Internal Control

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Education

  • Master in Management with a specialization in Human Resources Management, Development and management of HR strategy, Development of high-performance HR practices,
    IAE Caen
    2015
    Master Management option Gestion des Ressources Humaines, Élaboration et pilotage de la stratégie des RH, Développement des pratiques de GRH performantes,
  • Master's degree in Management Sciences, Finance
    Université Paris 13
    2004
    Maîtrise de sciences de gestion, Finance

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