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Ernest Houalakoue

@ernesthoualakoue

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Accounting and auditing professional focused on accurate reporting and controls.

Benin

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an accounting or audit role where I can deliver accurate bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial reporting, support financial audits and internal controls, and grow through continuous improvement in SYSCOHADA/GAAP-aligned work.

I’m an accounting, auditing, and management control graduate in Benin (UAC), building my practice around financial audits, management control, and SYSCOHADA/IFRS-aligned reporting. I’m currently developing my expertise through roles that connect day-to-day accounting with stronger internal controls.

In recent experience as a Junior Accountant & Auditor, I handled bookkeeping and account reconciliation across multiple client portfolios, assisted with financial audits and internal control assessments, and supported compliance-focused process improvements. I also managed day-to-day accounting operations and periodic management reporting as an Accounting Manager, helping decision-making with reliable financial records.

Earlier, I worked as a Credit Officer, analyzing loan applications, managing client portfolios, and monitoring repayments to protect portfolio quality while ensuring adherence to credit policies. I bring a detail-driven approach to general ledger maintenance, month-end close support, and financial reporting—while staying committed to continuous professional development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Junior Accountant & Auditor

Transfigurat Sarl

Feb 2026 - May 2026 (3 months)

Performed bookkeeping and account reconciliation for multiple client portfolios and assisted in financial audits. Supported internal control assessments by identifying compliance gaps and recommending process improvements.

Bookkeeping Account Reconciliation Financial Audit Internal Controls Process Improvement

Accounting Manager

CYK Impex Sarl

Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 (3 months)

Managed day-to-day accounting operations and maintained the company’s financial records. Prepared periodic financial reports for management review to support business decisions.

Accounting Operations Financial Record Keeping Periodic Reports

Assistant Accountant

Padme Sa

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)

Supported bookkeeping and helped prepare financial statements for a licensed microfinance institution. Contributed to maintaining accurate financial records during the internship period.

Bookkeeping Financial Statement Preparation

Credit Officer

Caisse Communautaire Rurale du Bénin

Jan 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Analyzed loan applications and managed a client portfolio within the branch service area. Ensured compliance with credit policies and monitored repayments to support portfolio quality.

Credit Portfolio Management Credit Policy Repayment Monitoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

FASEG, University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC)

Master's Degree (Master II), Accounting, Auditing and Management Control

Master II in Accounting, Auditing and Management Control, graduating May 2026. Relevant coursework includes Financial Audit, Management Control, Corporate Accounting, and SYSCOHADA Standards.

FASEG, University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC)

Master's Degree (Master I), Accounting, Auditing and Management Control

2023 - 2025

Master I in Accounting, Auditing and Management Control (2023–2025). Relevant coursework includes Financial Analysis, Management Control, Corporate Accounting, and SYSCOHADA & IFRS Standards.

ENEAM

Professional Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Accounting

Professional Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting, graduating in 2018. Relevant coursework includes Financial Analysis, Public Accounting, and Bookkeeping.