Abdoul Diallo
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Goal-oriented professional offering many years of experience within non-profit and for-profit organizations. Expert in advising business executives to achieve financial goals and growth targets. Accomplished in improving financial operations by introducing robust internal controls, processes, and standards. Experienced Financial Controller bringing proven track record in managing complex financial operations. Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis coupled with profound knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate finance principles. Proven success in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Significant contributions made to past employers by spearheading effective financial strategies, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
DSV Air & Sea
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Administered multiple projects simultaneously, from launch to completion, and ensured compliance with all regulations to increase company efficiency and achieve optimal performance.
- Analyzed 100+ reports, utilizing historical data, trend analysis, and statistical formulas, and communicated financial results and discrepancies within business units to increase company efficiency.
- Composed and distributed 200+ essential documents with the highest level of data quality to guarantee accurate shipment processes.
- Spearheaded client invoice processes by utilizing the PROFILE system to retrieve rates,
- Supported the additional billing department's needs and utilized interpersonal and communication skills to provide remarkable customer service.
- Managed six people, offering mentorship and training to improve team performance and build a collaborative work environment.
- Efficiently managed accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Implemented process enhancements to streamline processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time and increased financial accuracy.
Financial Billing Analyst
Panalpina
Atlanta, GA
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Reviewed and analyzed customer accounts to identify discrepancies between billed amounts and actual services rendered.
- Researched, identified, and resolved billing issues in a timely manner to ensure accurate invoicing.
- Generated reports detailing billing discrepancies and other financial information for management review.
- Led comprehensive billing operations for Account Processing Services, overseeing contract analysis, data preparation, invoicing, and variance trending, ensuring seamless revenue recognition for bundled sourcing clients and driving financial accuracy.
- Streamlined cross-functional billing coordination, collaborating with multiple billing groups (credit unions, bill pay, card services) to reduce credit-related discrepancies by 25%, enhancing client account credit handling and minimizing errors.
- Optimized invoice processing workflows, implementing strategies that reduced errors by 40%, boosted efficiency, and improved data integrity by 20% through rigorous data consolidation and cleaning.
Store Manager of Operations
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
01.2010 - 02.2018
- Analyzed financial data, developed programs, and solutions to increase sales by 12%.
- Successfully coached and developed 8 employees to improve store operations, which led to a 20% increase in sales revenue.
- Enhanced consumer experience by training employees on product knowledge and ensuring compliance standards are met, which led to an 18% increase in profit.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
Education
Executive MBA - Business Administration
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA02-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Investments
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Suite Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote)
- PROFILE
- Excel Analysis Office (AO)
- SAP - S/4HANA
- Data Analysis and Visualization tools (Tableau, R, and Python)
- OneView
- iReports/PowerBi
- Billing and invoicing
- Bilingual
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Staff Management
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Chair of Career Development Committee, Guinean Students Association (2017-2018)
Volunteer Experience
College Park Education Activities Fund, Volunteer, 2017-10, 2017-12
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Fula
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Controller
DSV Air & Sea
01.2021 - Current
Financial Billing Analyst
Panalpina
11.2018 - 01.2021
Store Manager of Operations
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc.
01.2010 - 02.2018
Executive MBA - Business Administration
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Investments
Brooklyn College
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