Highlights:Led the preparation and evaluation of ministerial budgets, improved pension forecasting, and managed complex payroll and taxation matters. Successfully assisted over 170 employees and retirees with pension plans, resolved payroll disputes, and trained eight new associates, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills:Attention to detail and analytical thinking, Meeting deadlines, self-motivated, problem solving, Communication, flexibility and compliance

Goal:I aim to leverage my expertise in financial management, payroll administration, and taxation to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to the organization's strategic growth while advancing into a senior financial leadership role. I aim to continuously develop my knowledge, pursue professional certifications (such as CPA or ACCA), and advance into a senior accounting or financial leadership role.

Honor:I was Awarded by the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) on February 17, 2025. The award was in recognition of my contributions to the panel discussions on financial reporting and sustainability in the African Mining Sector, during the 60th NMGS Aniversary in Abuja. I received a Certificate of Recognition from the African Union on March 5, 2025. The certificate is in recognition of my contribution (Financial reporting) to the development of the Africa Mineral and Energy Resources Classification and Management System (AMREC) including the Pan-African Resource Reporting Code (PARC).

Fiancial Technical Staff 05/2024 - current
Ministry of Water and Energy, Department of the Management of Water Resources., Yaounde, Centre Region Cameroon
Industry: Water and Energy
To leverage my expertise in tax calculation and collection on natural resource exploitation and climate finance project development to support sustainable resource management, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to environmental and financial initiatives through collaboration with international organizations.
Calculate and collect taxes on the exploitation of water resources, ensuring compliance with national regulations and contributing to government revenue. Collaborate with UNICEF on climate finance projects, assisting in the design and implementation of sustainable development initiatives.--
Taxation Teacher (Part-time) 09/2018 - current
Yaounde International Business School, Yaounde, Centre Region Cameroon
Industry: Academia
I have experience in teaching tax accounting to large groups of over 80 students and have successfully designed lessons that cater to diverse learning needs, resulting in a significant improvement in average grade point averages by 20% within a year. Additionally, I engage in extracurricular activities, including volunteering for singing projects.
•Teach tax accounting to groups of 80 or more students. •Design standards-based lessons for diverse groups of students, increasing average grade point averages by 20% in one year. •Volunteer for extracurricular activities such as singing groups. I supervise thesis projects for HND and Bachelor’s degree accounting students by guiding them in topic selection, research proposal development, and methodology. They provide ongoing academic support, review drafts, and prepare students for thesis defenses while ensuring compliance with ethical and institutional policies. This role enhances students' research skills and contributes to their academic growth in the field of accounting.--
Tax Agent 12/2018 - 08/2021
Global Consulting Associates, Yaounde, Centre Region Cameroon
Industry: Business and Finance
Handled tax preparation and compliance for 15+ individuals and 5 businesses, including monthly and annual tax returns. Educated clients on tax computation, analyzed financial records to ensure compliance and represented clients during audits and other tax-related matters.
•Prepared and filed monthly and annual tax returns for 15+ individuals and 5 businesses. •Educated clients on tax computation and analyzed their financial records to ensure compliance with tax obligations. •Represented clients in audits and other tax-related disputes.--
Chief of Bureau of Pensions and Other Services 01/2018 - 05/2024
Ministry of Water and Energy, Department of General Affairs., Yaounde, Centre Region Cameroon
Industry: Water and Energy
Experienced Chief of Bureau of Pensions and Other Services at the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy with a strong background in budget preparation, pension administration, and payroll management. Skilled in calculating pension forecasts, assisting over 170 active employees and retirees with retirement plans, and resolving complex payroll disputes. Successfully trained eight associates to maintain accurate pension records, improving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
•Ministerial budget preparation and evaluation of execution. •Calculate pension forecasts and future retirement benefits. •Assist active employees (70+) and retirees (100+) with pension plans. •Trained (8) new associates to keep pension files accurately. •Handle outstanding payroll disputes and processing salary and other payroll arrears--
Financial Technical Staff 01/2011 - 02/2018
Ministry of Water and Energy, Department of Petroleum Products and Gas, Yaounde, Centre Region Cameroon
Industry: Water and Energy
Ensured the implementation of special taxes on petroleum products and gas, imposed penalties for noncompliance, and monitored national fuel operations with a 10-person team, successfully preventing fuel shortages for five years. Additionally, calculated and validated government fuel subsidies, ensuring accurate financial oversight and regulatory compliance.
•Ensuring the effective implementation of the special tax on petroleum products and gas. •Imposition of penalties on petroleum operators for noncompliance with legislative and regulatory provisions. •Monitoring and tracking national fuel demand, supply, importation, transportation, distribution, and consumption with a ten-person team, preventing nearly 100% fuel shortage over five years. •Calculated and validated government subsidies for fuel.--
Administrative Secretary / Stores Accountant 06/2008 - 01/2011
Parents National Education Union (PNEU) Bamenda, Bamenda, North West Region Cameroon
Industry: Academia
Managed procurement, stock management, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, achieving a 10% cost reduction over two years. Oversaw administrative tasks, including scheduling, meeting coordination, report preparation, and human resources functions, ensuring efficient office operations.
•Carried out procurement, stock management, bookkeeping, financial statement analysis, and financial transaction reporting leading to 10% total cost reduction over 2 years. •Managed schedules, organized meetings, took minutes, prepared reports, and performed certain human resources functions.--

University of Bamenda 09/2018 - 09/219
Bamenda, North West Region, Cameroon
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Accountancy
Minor:Accountnacy
The course provided insights into financial reporting, ethical practices, taxation, forensic accounting, internal controls, corporate governance and international accounting standards, preparing students for professional certifications like CPA or ACCA and successful careers in accountancy.

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