Nadjita Djigue
N'Djamena
Summary
Senior management experience leading organizations Finance department, strategic planning, organization development, financial management, and operational leadership, managing multi-donor budgets, strengthened internal controls, international compliance reporting standards; Implementing cost-effective processes and improving financial transparency; Staff supervision, public relations, and outreach skills. Strong analytic, problem solving, and interpersonal communication skills. Effective building working relationships and partnerships for program success across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Ensures that all policies and procedures are compliance with Organization and funding source policies, procedures, and requirements.
- As required, it establishes finance and supporting function policies, systems, and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
- Manage the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by donors.
- Identify requirements for and develop reporting formats to aid in the management of country operations and grant expenditures.
- Provides country management and program staff with monthly actual-to-budget expenditure reports and analysis for all grants and unrestricted funds.
- Ensure that monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed, and trial balances are reviewed.
- Closely monitor all financial activities and keep the Senior Management team advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
- Directs the preparation of and approves all donor financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements Develops, schedules, and performs or supervises the completion of country internal control audits, and initiates actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
- Facilitates and co-ordinates external, internal, donor or government audits Oversees the protection of the country’s assets (cash, inventory,) through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures. Maintains current.
Head of Finance
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
07.2023 - Current
- As Head of Finance, I provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure that existing financial management standards in the programs are carried out efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the program work. I uphold Welthungerhilfe (WHH) organizational policies and procedures, in line with international accounting standards and donor requirements as relevant. I lead on all financial aspects including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, bookkeeping and audit preparation.
Country Finance Manager
International NGO Safety Organization (INSO)
08.2021 - 06.2023
- The Finance Manager works closely with the Country Director and has the responsibility to protect the financial health and integrity of the project by enforcing appropriate accounting and financial procedures and policies, providing timely and accurate financial information to enable project orientation, planning and decision, meeting the external reporting and audit requirements, orienting staff in financial management, audits and procedures compliance among other duties.
Finance Director
Search For Common Ground (SFCG)
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Leads and coordinates the management and administration of finance teams and finance activities in countries. Ensures compliance with SFCG and donor regulations and policies. Provides financial capacity building and development to country finance team members. Focuses on accounting, financial reporting and compliance. Evaluates, develops and implements operational best practices in areas such as budgeting, financial reporting, compliance and training. Builds constructive and effective relationships with team members and stakeholders.
Finance Controller
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
05.2015 - 11.2018
- As a Member of the Country Program Senior Management Team, Finance Controller provides financial leadership and management vital to ensure that the country program has the appropriate financial infrastructure and systems in place to support the strategic vision and mission of the organization. We contributed to the development of the country programs strategic and operational plans and be accountable for ensuring and supervising delivery against the financial plans through targeted and comprehensive financial analytical review. Finance Controller is responsible for the overall policy and management for the financial and accounting management of the Country Program.
Finance Manager
Save the Children International
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Report directly to the Project Director, the main role is to coordinate all financials activities of the GEC-T project (Girl's Education Challenge) of Save the Children funded by DFID / PWC, in its finance section in the provinces of Kasai Oriental and Province Orientale. Be responsible for the provision of technical assistance, training and capacity building of personnel involved in finance (Finance Officer of the two bases, Financial Monitoring Officer, financiers of implementing partners). The key aspects of this position will also be monitoring and reporting as well as involvement in the budget review.
Finance Director
MERLIN
11.2013 - 04.2014
- As Finance Director, we report directly to the Country Director and Regional Finance Director and play a crucial role in overseeing and managing all financial operations within our organization: financial management, accounting principles, and operational efficiency. Specifically, the Finance Director leads the Group’s reporting, treasury management, audit and compliance, accounting, and capital management activities. The Finance Director oversees and builds capacity within the company’s internal finance teams and routinely enhances core financial systems and processes. The Finance Director provides oversight and manages challenges and risks related to the company’s operational financial activities.
Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Work closely with the Emergency Programs team to gain an in-depth understanding of each program implemented. I was responsible for assessing the robustness of financial controls in place to mitigate program and financial risks, and proposing ideas to strengthen control capabilities; prevent, detect or correct errors. As a member of the global finance Emergency team, I oversaw challenge processes, controls and policies from a country context and risk perspective; and this with the aim of developing solutions consistent with global standards and adapted to the country context at the same time.
Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Work closely with the Emergency Programs team to gain an in-depth understanding of each program implemented. I was responsible for assessing the robustness of financial controls in place to mitigate program and financial risks, and proposing ideas to strengthen control capabilities; prevent, detect or correct errors. As a member of the global finance Emergency team, I oversaw challenge processes, controls and policies from a country context and risk perspective; and this with the aim of developing solutions consistent with global standards and adapted to the country context at the same time.
Finance Manager and Assistant finance controller
IRC
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Oversee and track the review, analysis and monitoring of all monthly project expenditure performance for accuracy, eligibility, adequate supporting documentation, proper authorization, compliance and donor policies. Reviews budgets and amendments for cost proposals in accordance with the requirements of the FC, solicitations Monitors and analyzes the monthly Project Performance Report: Tracks key indicators and processing of the Country Office monthly report, including receipt, review, recording, reconciliation and consolidation of all revenues, expenses and balance sheet items, to ensure compliance with GAAP and IRC and donor policies. Analyzes all report findings, takes appropriate action and takes responsibility for resolution. Reports regularly to the Finance Controller on findings and resolution strategy.
Education
Finance Analysis Expert - Finance
INSEEC Msc
FranceMaster’s degree in economics and management - Financial Management
University of Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne (SORBONNE BUSINESS SCHOOL)
FranceExecutive MBA - Finance
IFG Executive Education Paris
FranceBachelor’s Degree - Financial & Accounting
Institute of Commerce and Business Administration
Diploma - Information Technology
Institute of Information Technology
Kano, Nigeria01.2003
Skills
- Financial policy creation
- Project finance management
- Financial strategy development
- Leadership and team player
- Operational Management
- Budget development and Donor Financial reporting
- Training, coaching and capacity building
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Diploma in Operations Management, Alison online Course.
- Certificate in Green Finance specialist, IFG, France.
- Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management, University of Illinois, USA.
- Certificate in International Organization Management, University of Geneva.
- Certificate in EU Financial Accounting in International Cooperation and Development Project, European Academy, June 2017 in Berlin
- Certificate in DG ECHO, Completing Action, and the Final Reporting, 2011, Punto-Sud Academy
- Certificate, Working with DG ECHO, General training in Ndjamena, Chad, 2011, Punto-Sud Academy
- Certificate in USAID rules and regulations, InsideNGO in Nairobi, Kenya, 2009
- Diploma in Information Technology, Institute of Information Technology, Kano, Nigeria, 2003
- Certificate in Donor Compliances (EU, DFID and USAID), Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire, 2016
LANGUAGES
French and English
Timeline
Head of Finance
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
07.2023 - Current
Country Finance Manager
International NGO Safety Organization (INSO)
08.2021 - 06.2023
Finance Director
Search For Common Ground (SFCG)
01.2019 - 03.2021
Finance Controller
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
05.2015 - 11.2018
Finance Manager
Save the Children International
05.2014 - 04.2015
Finance Director
MERLIN
11.2013 - 04.2014
Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
05.2013 - 08.2013
Finance Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
01.2013 - 04.2013
Finance Manager and Assistant finance controller
IRC
01.2004 - 01.2012
Master’s degree in economics and management - Financial Management
University of Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne (SORBONNE BUSINESS SCHOOL)
Executive MBA - Finance
IFG Executive Education Paris
Bachelor’s Degree - Financial & Accounting
Institute of Commerce and Business Administration
Diploma - Information Technology
Institute of Information Technology
Finance Analysis Expert - Finance
INSEEC Msc