Kadji Diop

Commercially astute and analytically inclined financial management and accounting professional, with 20+ years’ experience in delivering a full spectrum of financial and management accounting, financial analysis, and management reporting duties, along with driving key financial planning processes, including budgeting and forecasting in the public and NGO sectors. Able to build a strong rapport, establish relationships quickly, and work effectively with other individuals and organizations. Able to lead others and work independently with professionalism and integrity to ensure tasks are completed and organizations’ needs are met. Able to deliver strategic insights based on strong analytical work and openness to learning from others; proven success in managing multi-million dollar programs and multi-donor funding projects/initiatives.  Expert in strengthening internal controls to improve financial documents, projections, expenditures, accruals, fixed assets, inventories, grant compliance and management and overall performance of financial operations. Leads and direct M&E, Accounts & Finance and the Operations, and assist the CEO in the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations, personnel and growth of the functions mentioned above;  Proven track record recognizing and implementing improvements in workflow, increasing efficiencies and productivity, increasing accuracy of information, and creating synergy within team management environments  Expert in modifying complex financial information for multiple audiences and coaching subordinates for greater productivity and understanding. Cross-cultural communications gained through political, social, economic and cultural climate exposure in Africa.  Provide financial and operational leadership and help optimize all elements of an organization, including sustainable cost reduction, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, financial systems automation, and implementation of accounting best practices. Direct, administer, and coordinate the internal operational activities of organizations in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors; establish policies that promote company culture and vision;  Combines expert strategic planning and finance qualifications with strong analytical acumen, to manage budgeting, forecasting, strategic projects, variance analysis of budgeted, forecasted and actual financial performance, and transformational change in financial management systems;  Solid financial acumen pertaining to interpretation of public/not-for-profit financial statements, financial reporting to government agencies, foundations and contributors, budget creation process, budget variances, and cost volume profit analysis; design and implement organizations strategies, plans and procedures; manage relationships with the relevant partners; set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.