Experience

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  Ernst & young

  Dec 2004 - Jan 2010

  Assurance auditor assistant/senior

  • Executed assurance engagements for clients in different sectors (Banking, NGO, Service providers, manufacturing) in Senegal, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Djibouti.• Performed walkthrough of processes, testing of controls, substantive and analytical procedures, review of financial statements according to EY Global Methodology• Lead and planned engagements as Senior• Reviewed assistants working papers • Delivered trainings on EY methodology to assistants• Mentored newcomers through “Buddy programs” Show less

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  Philip morris west africa

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2011

  Internal controls supervisor

  • In charge of Internal Controls over a tobacco production plant and 13 exports markets in West and Central Africa. Reporting to Manager Internal Controls of Middle East and Africa Cluster• Conducted risk assessment, control testing and risk documentation under Philip Morris International methodology • Performed testing and reporting of SOX controls• Maintained process narratives documentation for key processes• In charge of Compliance and Governance Reporting on a quarterly basis • Facilitator of Compliance and Illicit Trade trainings Show less

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  Nigeria and france

  Nov 2011 - Sept 2017

  Stay at home mother

  • Spent time parenting two kids• Travelled to expatriate assignments in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire with husband• Learnt to quickly adapt to new environments and cultures• Successfully passed CIA certification

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  Ey

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Manager audit, financial service organisations

  • Led and planned the statutory audits of the third and the fifth largest banks of the country• Prepared statutory audit reports as per EY methodology and local legal requirements• Presented audit results and finding to Executive Management, Audit Committees and Board of Directors • Managed teams of up to 6 employees• Coached junior and senior assistants, reviewed and assessed their performance as per the EY Performance Management System • Collaborated with other managers to ensure the optimal deployment of audit staff • Developed and monitored engagement staffing plans, budgets and forecasts and followed up on any variances from expectations Show less

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  Education above all foundation

  Jul 2020 - now

  Senior internal audit consultant