Housseinou C.

Technical, strategic, and regulatory assistance in preparing the payment institution license application with the BCEAO.

Implementation of risk management and compliance processes: risk mapping (operational, regulatory, financial), AML/CFT provisions, KYC, monthly reporting scheme (activity, compliance, financial flows).

Implementation of second-level controls across all operations.

Managed an advisory mission for a Shared Service Center (32 entities, annual sales of €70M): optimized finance processes using Lean principles, developed frameworks for financial controls, realigned operations with group strategy

• Conducted advisory assignment : designed and implemented risk-based audit programs covering Lean Management within a Finance organization, ESG and data privacy

• Led internal audit of the Marine line of business in the US & Canada (annual sales of €90M), oversaw planning, execution and presentation to top Management

• Finance leader in 13 audit assignments across Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia, averaging 95% on project KPIs

• Led analysis of Balance Sheet Accounts Reconciliations projects focused on Revenue, Fixed Assets, Accruals and Commitments & Contingencies

• Performed quarterly special assistance projects: SOX testing sections 404/409/302, follow up and planning of IA department budget, investigations assignments on compliance/fraud cases

• Conducted Operational Excellence assessments and implemented Lean initiatives in 5 Cash Processing Centers worldwide leading to significant improvements on operational KPIs