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John Paul Tangwan

John Paul Tangwan

Accountant, Manager. Procurement And Logistics Officer
Yaounde,Centre

Summary

Dynamic Logistics Officer with more than five years of experience in managing logistics operations, and tactical levels to estimate resources required for efficient projects. Proven track record of securing impactful resource allocation. Diligent and dedicated to handling numerous duties in ever-changing environments.


Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.


Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Logistics Officer

MINUSCA
Ndele
09.2020 - Current
  • Managed functional areas of logistics.
  • Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
  • Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
  • Generated donor reports to propose and implement strategic adjustments towards increasing donor participation and accuracy of solicitation procedures.
  • Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.

· Coordinate logistics operations with military and civilian components,

· Develop logistical plans for existing operations and make contingency plans,

· Report daily on the logistics status and/or immediate problems,

· Continuously logistics preparedness reviews,

· Consolidate fuel stock reports and monitor fuel consumption,

· Coordination meetings attended and Logistics viewpoints presented,

Collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate information on the capabilities and status of Mission logistics support assets

Branch Manager

Credit Foncier Du Cameroun
Bamenda
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, financial statements and other financial information.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Consulted and educate customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.

Service Head of Accounting, Finance, Budget & Admi

Credit Foncieer Du Cameroun
Bafoussam
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Compile and analyze accounting information and validate entries into the system,
  • Coordinate and consolidate branch accounting reports for top management.
  • Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts via account proofing and clear suspense,
  • Supervised treasury operations for compliance and do their validation
  • Monitor, track, and control expenditure to ensure resources and budget optimization
  • Reconcile interbank and inter-branch transactions.
  • Supervise periodic financial closure and provide information to auditors,
  • Review and upgrade accounting procedure
  • Organize semester and annual financial closure.
  • Organized training seminars for the development of team
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.

Finance and Accounting Assistant

Internationl Union For Conservation Of Nature (IUC
Yaounde, Centre
10.2015 - 01.2017

· Project financial budget preparation and budget distribution to field teams,

· Supervise the implementation of the regional budget in the General Ledger,

· Prepare new standard operation procedures (SOPs) for budget management

· Plan and coordinate project audits with external auditors,

· Verify and control vendor claims for accuracy and compliance,

· Follow-up and report third party accounts (receivables & payable) to hierarchy,

. Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.

· Prepare travel authorizations and treat travel allowances and expense claims,

· Do bank reconciliations statements and clear suspense,

· Maintain up to date filing system per project.

· Organize project audits and assist auditors.

Branch Manager

Unity Cooperative Society (UNICS) Plc
Yaounde, Douala, Centre & Litttoral
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Supervise and coordinate the branch team for efficient operations in all departments.
  • Elaborate strategies to meet performance objectives financial and non-financial.
  • Maintain a positive customer relationship, sell, and promote bank products.
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the overall organizational strategy.
  • Propose performance objectives for approval and do periodic evaluation.
  • Reporting, periodic, and timely reports to hierarchy with proposals for amelioration
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.

Client Relationship Manager

Unity Cooperative Society ( UNICS) Plc
Yaounde
06.2012 - 09.2013
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints and issues to improve satisfaction.
  • Identified opportunities to cross or up-sell financing and communicated customer needs to the appropriate team.
  • Educate current customer on new products and match their needs to our services,
  • Perform credit analysis, monitoring reimbursement and act as financial adviser to customers
  • Adhered to sales contract agreements and high-quality service delivery by coordinating with the marketing team and leveraging productive and open client communications.
  • Recommended new products to clients and maintained solutions-oriented problem-solving for long-term client relationships.
  • Check accounts and initiate actions if they not within the agreed arrangements,

Branch Accountant

Unity Cooperative Society (UNICS) Plc
Yaounde
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Treat bank expenses into the General Ledger accounts on a continuous basis
  • Do weekly bank/inter-branch reconciliation and treat Inter-branch transaction
  • Review trial balance and GL accounts every end of the month
  • Handle petty-cash management through the impress system
  • Complying with legal requirements such as business license and tax obligations
  • Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
  • Reporting; monthly, quarterly semester and annual reports

Procurement and Logistics Officer

Unity Cooperative Society (UNICS) Plc
Yaounde
04.2008 - 01.2011
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
  • Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.

Education

MBA - Finance

Arden University
London
10.2012 - 01.2014

M.D. - Accounting And Finance

University of Douala
Douala
10.2004 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Douala
Douala /Cameroon
10.1998 - 01.2003

Skills

Logistics coordination

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Software

Microsoft Nav ERP

Carthago Accounting, ERP, Carthago Budget ERP, Carthago Credit ERP,

Banker's Realm (BR) ERP

Microsoft Office applications

Music, Reading

I very much enjoy county Music and African Music. I also have a passion for romantic novels

Timeline

Logistics Officer

MINUSCA
09.2020 - Current

Branch Manager

Credit Foncier Du Cameroun
04.2020 - 09.2020

Service Head of Accounting, Finance, Budget & Admi

Credit Foncieer Du Cameroun
05.2017 - 04.2020

Finance and Accounting Assistant

Internationl Union For Conservation Of Nature (IUC
10.2015 - 01.2017

Branch Manager

Unity Cooperative Society (UNICS) Plc
09.2013 - 09.2015

MBA - Finance

Arden University
10.2012 - 01.2014

Client Relationship Manager

Unity Cooperative Society ( UNICS) Plc
06.2012 - 09.2013

Branch Accountant

Unity Cooperative Society (UNICS) Plc
01.2011 - 06.2012

Procurement and Logistics Officer

Unity Cooperative Society (UNICS) Plc
04.2008 - 01.2011

M.D. - Accounting And Finance

University of Douala
10.2004 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Douala
10.1998 - 01.2003
John Paul TangwanAccountant, Manager. Procurement And Logistics Officer