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Japhe Mavine Tchouate Bello

@japhemavinetchouateb

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Seasoned finance and operations specialist driving organizational success.

Cameroon

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging leadership role that fosters growth and innovation.

I am a seasoned finance and operations professional with over 5 years of experience in managing all project phases, from initiation to successful closeout. Holding an MBA, I have demonstrated expertise in financial management, compliance, operations, logistics, procurement, and HR tasks. My focus on internal control, process improvement, and audit excellence has consistently driven organizational success.

In my recent role as a Close-out Specialist with Chemonics International, I led teams in ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies, while overseeing all closeout elements. My leadership and hands-on guidance have been instrumental in achieving project timelines and maintaining accountability for expenses. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in strategic financial management and data analytics to deliver comprehensive project outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Close-out Specialist

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Chemonics International

Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)

Ensured current processes complied with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies, respecting project timelines. Coordinated all closeout elements by leading individual teams through regular check-ins and sharing weekly updates on finance, HR, inventory/procurement, and cross-cutting operations.

Chemonics Policies Project Management Financial Management HR Processes Inventory Management Procurement Staff Termination

Finance, Operations, and Close-out Assistant

Chemonics International

Jan 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Streamlined and oversaw the project's flawless closeout, identifying and investigating fraud that led to over $500/month savings. Conducted a complete system audit of over 12,000 records, cross-referencing physical vouchers with database records and rebuilding all missing physical records.

Fraud Investigation Financial Reporting Internal Controls Budget Management Procurement Logistics HR Management

Finance Intern

Chemonics International

Nov 2021 - Sep 2022 (10 months)

Supported the finance team in various tasks, gaining foundational experience in financial operations and compliance within an international development context. Assisted with documentation and reporting to ensure project financial health.

Financial Operations Compliance Documentation Reporting Data Entry Financial Analysis Microsoft Office Communication Teamwork Problem Solving

Administrative and Finance Intern

Cameroon's National Community Driven Development Program (PN

Jul 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Captured accounting records using Tom_pro and ODOO (ERP), and advanced the preparation of financial reports for multilateral donors. Verified purchases by matching invoices and purchase orders against delivery vouchers to ensure order accuracy.

Financial Reporting ERP Odoo Procurement Logistics Document Management Meeting Coordination Data Management

Administrative and Finance Intern

Cameroon's National Community Driven Development Program (PN

Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)

Assisted in administrative and financial tasks, including capturing accounting records and preparing financial reports. Supported procurement, logistics, and HR functions, contributing to efficient project operations.

Accounting Financial Reporting Administrative Support Procurement Logistics Document Control Data Entry Meeting Coordination Office Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Google (Coursera)

Professional Certificate, Data Analytics

Currently pursuing a Data Analytics Professional Certificate, enhancing skills in data analysis and interpretation. This specialization is provided by Google through Coursera.

University of Bamenda

Masters of Business Administration, Accountancy

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Accountancy. This program provided advanced knowledge in financial management and business operations.

University of Yaoundé 2, Soa

Licence en Administration et Gestion des Entreprises, Administration and Business Management

Obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration, focusing on business administration and management. This degree provided foundational knowledge in various business functions.

Macquarie University

Specialization Course, Excel Skills for Business

Completed a specialization course in Excel Skills for Business, focusing on advanced Excel features for data management and reporting. This course expanded knowledge in handling large datasets and creating meaningful reports.

University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign

Specialization Course, Financial Management

Completed a Financial Management specialization course covering financial accounting, corporate finance, and investments. This program integrated value-based financial management and individual financial decision-making.

Columbia University

Specialization Course, Financial Engineering and Risk Management

Completed a two-part specialization course in Financial Engineering and Risk Management. This course covered multidisciplinary fields from finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, and computational methods.