HERVE IDJIDINA

• Identified funding opportunities for small businesses, assisting with grant writing and loan applications as needed.
• Assisted clients with financial analysis and budgeting, leading to improved financial health and stability.
• Provided guidance on marketing strategies, helping clients attract new customers and increase sales.
• Managed a grant program for Small Business that are in need of technological tool to develop and increase their activities and results.

• Provided feedback to students on their academic performance, including areas of improvement and areas of success.

• Facilitated a regular communication between parents and teachers to ensure academic success.

• Assist the School District with a successful connection and communication with the French Community of Austin.

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
• Developed and managed relationships with key stakeholders in the community, resulting in an increased engagement and participation to community events.
• Production and presentation of a monthly report to the Board of Directors.
• Creation and development of several new programs for community engagement and integration of new immigrants.

• Identified community resources to support clients.
• Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
• Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
• Assisted families and individuals in transition into Austin community by providing them with information related to housing, medical coverage, employment, public assistance, language support, and other available community resources and services.
• Encouraged immigrant parent's involvement in Adult Basic Education programs, and in activities supporting community awareness and events.
• Improved customer service resulting in 15% growth of Welcome Center’s clients’ number.

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Managed total assets in amount of $300 Million at Ecobank Togo.
• Successfully monitored financial performance of 22 branches at Ecobank Togo.
• Successfully completed Implementation of a new accounting software, resulting in a full regulatory compliance of the bank.
• Designing specific reports for daily monitoring of the bank's performance.
• Creation and monitoring of the bank’s general budget
• Management control tasks for optimizing the bank's expenses resulting in 15% cost reduction for Ecobank Togo
• Produced monthly financial reports to management team and to the Board of Directors.
• Successfully coordinated the whole team and all tasks required for the annual report completion and publishing.
• Participation in the development of the bank's financial strategy and conducting various analyses for the senior management, contributing to an enhancement of the bank's performance.
• Handled with success several Audit missions from Central Bank and legal Auditors.
• Twice nominated “Manager of the Year” as Ecobank's Togo Finance Director.

• Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
• Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
• Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

• Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies in several Ecobank Affiliates across the West African region.
• Reduced risk exposure by assessing potential areas of concern during each audit engagement, ensuring proactive measures were taken to address issues promptly.
• Generated detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations for management review, facilitating informed decision making.
• Organized and conducted trainings for Financial Controller Officers about the UEMOA banking principles and regulations.
• Helped Financial Controller Officers with their Central Bank reporting and various issues.

• Assisted in budget preparation and management, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Managed fixed assets accounting process, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation calculations, and reconciliations.
• Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable and payable activities.
• Enhanced profitability through comprehensive reviews of product pricing strategies and cost structures.
• Completed on time all monthly reporting to the Central Bank, resulting in zero penalty to Ecobank Benin.
• Timely completed all monthly tax reporting and tax payment resulting in no tax penalty for the bank.
• Assist the Financial Control Director with various task in the department