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Iverneau ILAMBI SAMOUANDA
366 Alfred Marche Road ▪ Postal Code : 2164 Libreville ▪ Gabon
Telephone: +241 02 15 61 12
Passport Number: 8BC078747
Email: iverneau@yahoo.fr
Professional Profile
A dedicated and results-driven professional with a highly successful background in the achievement of profitable business growth.
Ability to compile, verify, analyse, interpret and disseminate critical financial data (actual, forecast and budgeted), successful
implementation, analysis and management of new accounting systems and procedures, including systems integration and staff
training. Communicate effectively to build relationships both internally and externally, develop strategic partnerships and provide
advice at all levels of management. Proactive leadership style to meet strict deadlines and maintain a team under pressure.
Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial
internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating and training, a successful and productive
team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.
Career Summary
July 2015– up to now OLA CONSULTING
Manager
Bookkeeping;
Accounts revision and preparation of annual financial statement;
Clients’ portfolio management;
Company’s creation,
Payroll preparation;
Salaries taxes declaration (FNH, TCS, IRPP);
Social contributions (CNSS and CNAMGS);
Business plans preparation (markets studies and financial reports);
Advising management on accounting and financial procedures to be implemented.
August 2013–May 2014 HOTEL LE CRISTAL (THE LEGACY Hotels & Resorts) Libreville
Financial Controller
Fully accountable for the implementation of the financial and account department including admin and starting
requirements, staff recruitment, accounting documents and procedures, chart of accounting mapping (GAAP & IFRS to
OHADA);
Accounting (ACCPAC), payroll (SAGE VIP), stock (Material Control) and front office management (OPERA & MICROS)
software implementation, adaptation and management to local policies and regulations;
Established and maintained relations with banks and other financial institutions;
Weekly and monthly cash forecast;
Prepared monthly management accounts and performed general ledger reconciliations;
Prepared the monthly payroll and all related taxes: FNH, IRPP, TCS and CNSS;
Prepared the monthly taxes: VAT, TSIL, 9.5% withholding tax etc.;
Budget monitoring (budget vs. actual);
Determined depreciation rates to apply to capital assets;
Monitor stock levels and perform inventory reconciliations;
Bank and Petty Cash management (daily and monthly reconciliation);
Review and authorise the weekly accounts payable and debtors;
General & admin expenses allocation;
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June 2012–August 2013 OLAM RUBBER Gabon SA Bitam (Gabon)
Chief Accountant
Fully accountable for the implementation of the financial and account department including admin and starting
requirements, staff recruitment, accounting documents and procedures, chart of accounting mapping;
Accounting (SAP), payroll (SAGE 300 ERP), stock (SAP) software implementation;
Established and maintained relations with banks and other financial institutions;
Weekly and monthly cash forecast;
Accounts management accounts and general ledger reconciliations;
Monthly payroll and all related taxes declaration: FNH, IRPP, TCS and CNSS;
VAT, TSIL, 9.5% withholding tax declaration;
Fixed Assets register;
Monthly stock verification and reconciliation;
Cash management (daily and monthly reconciliation);
Preparation of annual financial statements;
Review and authorise the weekly accounts payable and debtors;
Land clearing, deforestation, Planting and others contracts management and payments;
Remote on-site salary payment;
Budget monitoring (budget vs. actual);
Monthly statutory reporting;
June 2010–June 2012 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Libreville
Account Reviser
Preparation of annual financial statements for various companies in different industries such as banking, petroleum,
construction, mining etc.;
Prepared the monthly payroll and all related taxes: FNH, IRPP, TCS and CNSS for various companies;
Stock and assets management (monthly and yearly stock count and reconciliation, physical assets verification and
reconciliation);
Debtors and creditors processing and reconciliation;
Bank and petty cash processing and reconciliation;
Improve existing processes and streamline workflows in various companies;
Review the monthly Business Activity Statements and review all monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
Prepared the monthly taxes: VAT, TSIL, 9.5% withholding tax etc. And Income Tax;
Prepared statutory reporting and liaised with auditors on the year-end audit;
Involved in statutory audit;
KPI’s calculation and analysis for various client in different industries;
Chart of Account mapping for various clients in different industries;
English to French and French to English translations;
December 2009–June 2010 ASSINCO Libreville
Accountant
Bookkeeping and daily processing of accounting transactions;
Bank and petty cash processing and reconciliation;
English to French and French to English translations;
Daily debtors’ recovery and reconciliation;
Physical assets count and reconciliation;
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December 2009–June 2010 TJ SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC. Johannesburg
Articles Clerk
Statutory audit for trust, small and medium size companies,
Stock take and physical assets verification,
Financial annual statement preparation (GAAP & IFRS),
Accounting transactions processing for various client,
Preparation and online submission of the monthly and annual taxes: VAT and Income Tax,
Determined depreciation rates to apply to capital assets,
Monitor stock levels and perform inventory reconciliations,
KPI’s calculation and analysis for various client in different industries,
English to French and French to English translations,
Bank and petty cash processing and reconciliation,
Education and Qualifications
TERTIARY
Institution: Amity University India
Degree pursued: Master of Finance and Control (Distance Learning)
Year: 2014 -2016
Institution: Roehampton University (2013-2015) London
Degree pursued: MBA (Distance Learning)
Year: 2013 – 2015
Institution: Damelin Randburg (2004-2008) Johannesburg
Degree obtained: Bcom Degree in Accounting (Certified by Oxford Brooks University)
Year: 2008
Institution: Damelin Randburg (2003-2004) Johannesburg
Certificate obtained: Advanced English TEFL Certificate (Certified by Cambridge
University)
Year: 2003
Institution: Omar Bongo Ondimba University (2001-2002) Libreville
Degree pursued: 1st year Bachelor in Economics
Year: 2002
SECONDARY
Institution : Lycée National Leon Mba (2000-2001) (GABON) Libreville
Certificate obtained: Senior Certificate
Subjects: English, French, Mathematics HG, Physics HG, History
Biology HG, Philosophy, Geography
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Other experiences
Small and medium size accounting and tax advisor,
Member of OHADA Gabon Club,
E-learning PWC (Information Security, Audit Compliance…),
05-18 September 2010 Audit Training with PWC (Abidjan),
ISA Clarity Training (Risk Management, Independence, Audit…),
November 2008 Attending Viet Vo Dao Seminar in Johannesburg (South Africa) with Master Nguyen Dan Viet Gerard
founder of Than Long Style,
1999-2003 Oversaw smooth running of construction sites for my uncle construction business. Dealt with payments,
logistics and administration.
1997 Won the 1st price for the Inter School’s Scientific Rally (Libreville-Gabon).
2001 Won the 1st price for the Inter School’s Scientific Rally (Libreville-Gabon).
Professional Skills Personal Attribute
Interpersonal Skills - Diligent
Office routine skills & experience - Detail Oriented
Leadership & problem solving skills - Analytical thinker
Fast learner & quick adaptability - Pro-active
Ability to work under pressure - Resourceful
Good communication skills
IT Skills
Softline Pastel, SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, iOlam, Caseware, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher…), Greatsoft,
CEGENAT, GIN, GIP, GIM, CXLiasse 2010, My Client, SAGE 300 ERP, ACCPAC, SAGE VIP, ACCPAC, MICROS, OPERA,
Material Control, CIEL Entreprise, Internet and Email etc.
Languages
French Written and Spoken (Fluent);
English Written and Spoken (Mother’s tongue);
Personal Details
Driving Licence Full/Clean
Health Excellent; non-smoker
Interests Finance (Business plan preparation), preservation of environment, African traditions & cultures, Viet Vo
Dao, Pool, Reading, Cooking, Playing Chess & Scrabble, Listening to music, Culture and Art,
Computers, History etc.
Availability
Immediately
References Are Available On Request