Yvonne Asanghanwa

Provide efficient and accurate budgeting (including quarterly forecasts) and financial management oversight to assigned projects as per contractual requirements, with timely completion and review of donor financial reports.

Manage the review of donor agreements and contracts with the program team and the communication of donor requirements to the team (in Canada and abroad).

Maintain compliance of all assigned grants with CNO financial processes to reduce Grant Financial Management Risk, developing strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize financial and compliance risk.

Strengthening capacity at Country Office (CO) to enhance the CO localisation plan, tailoring project support based on demands from the CO.

Ensure ongoing compliance in audit readiness and fraud prevention for all assigned grants, accurately file financial statements, relevant project communications from COs to donor and Plan Canada to support annual audits

• Led cross-functional teams towards successful project completion on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Conducted training sessions for new software implementations, increasing staff productivity levels.
• Produced detailed reports to aid in key decision-making processes.
• Improved client relationships by addressing and managing their needs effectively.

· Prepare country quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring all payables, receivables, prepayments and cash balances are justified.

· Prepare annual budgets and quarterly reviews for Plan International Cameroon

· Review contracts to ensure compliance with context specific orientations and recommend corrective actions

· Prepare cash requests that ensures sufficient cash flow for operations and projects implementation

· Review payroll, expense claims and third-party invoices and recommend corrective actions

· Support audit missions by responding to auditors’ requests on time

• Supervised a team of 09 persons to deliver procurement and logistics support to 03 Program Unit offices (Garoua, Maroua and Ngoundere) in the North Sector of Plan International Cameroon
• Assisted in budget preparation and expense management for cost-effectiveness with tools like vehicle maintenance and fuel consumption tracking
• Updated and physically checked inventory in all offices at least annually