Mahmoudou Cire DIA
Keur Massamba Gueye 2A Thies 1708 Bis,Senegal
Summary
Accomplished financial management professional with extensive experience in voucher examination and payroll processing. Proven leadership in supervising teams and implementing electronic invoicing systems, ensuring compliance with financial policies while enhancing operational efficiency across multiple U.S. Embassies.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Voucher Examiner
U.S. EMBASSY – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CENTER
Dakar, Senegal
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw voucher examination operations at Financial Management Center, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
- Led and guided team on complex financial transactions, fostering adherence to regulatory compliance
- Supervised and coordinated team of voucher examiners, enhancing payment processing efficiency
- Ensure adherence to Department of State financial policies and procedures
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Monitored Power BI integration with ILMS and GBI software systems to assess functionality and usability
- Analyzed advanced reporting and data analytics tools to enhance data-driven decision-making
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Voucher Examiner & Payroll Liaison for Dakar Embassy
U.S. EMBASSY – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CENTER
Dakar, Senegal
04.2014 - 09.2024
- Received and tracked vendor invoices, verifying valid contracts, purchase orders, BPAs, and local government agreements
- Reviewed allowances for embassy personnel
- Processed time and attendance for 330 sections, ensuring accurate payroll calculations
- Addressed payroll issues with Charleston Payroll technicians for local employees and Payintake for American staff
- Examined and reconciled invoices for accuracy and compliance, facilitating timely vendor payments
- Created pre-certifying reference materials to determine payment correctness and identify problems
- Reviewed and analyzed charges for monthly expendable supplies and fuel, preparing journal vouchers to maintain budgetary control
- Maintained spreadsheets of accounts receivables for employee personal telephone and internet bills
- Processed vouchers for utility bills and vendor account reconciliations
- Processed Citibank Travel Card and Citibank Purchase Card payments
- Provided backup support to fellow voucher examiners
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Paris
Paris, France
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented various voucher Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational consistency
- Facilitated processing of delayed vouchers for Paris Embassy, ensuring timely resolution
- Committed additional hours to fulfill responsibilities under special contract arrangement, supporting critical operations
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided critical support to Kabul FMC during challenging operational environment
- Guided vouchering team to enhance operational efficiency and deliver quality results
- Delivered voucher processing training to local staff
- Assisted in processing vendor and payroll payments for Embassy Association (KEEA) to support financial operations
- Facilitated teamwork and encouraged open exchange of ideas among team members
- Secured protection of Embassy staff identification by cleaning up old FMC files and destroying documents with PII information
- Acknowledged with official commendation cable from Secretary of State Blinken for exceptional contributions
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Abidjan
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Delivered training and support on electronic invoicing procedures to enhance team proficiency
- Facilitated implementation of ILMS E-invoicing system at post
- Created Standard Operating Procedures for voucher unit to standardize processes
Voucher Examiner for Nouakchott Embassy
U.S. EMBASSY
Nouakchott, Mauritania
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Processed vendor invoices, travel vouchers, utility payments to ensure timely disbursement of funds
- Handled employee claims and payroll duties to support accurate compensation and benefits management
- Maintained accounts reconciliation and developed financial spreadsheets to enhance reporting accuracy
Administrative and Financial Assistant / Auditor
OKT CONSULT
Nouakchott, Mauritania
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Supported accounting and bookkeeping functions for microfinance institutions, enhancing financial accuracy and reporting.
- Assisted in audits of Laborex and Terre Des Hommes
- Conducted financial analysis of PRMC Projects
- Oversaw accountancy tasks and monitored credit activities, ensuring financial stability and accountability.
- Prepared year-end balance sheets
- Developed Excel database for PRECASP mission, streamlining log-book and balance sheet management.
- Guided development of revenue-generating micro projects in Maghama.
- Managed water drop farming projects in Maghama Phase II
- Conducted field missions to identify projects in Maghama
- Instructed loan requesters on effective project management techniques.
Education
Diploma of Superior Technician in Banking -
International Banking and Financial Center (IBFC)
01-2001
BEPA - Brevet d'Etude Pratique d'Anglais
British Senegalese Institute
01-1999
English Department -
Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar
01-1998
BAC Section B - Economics
Seydina Limamoulaye High School
Pikine01-1997
Teaching License - Secondary School
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- RFMS/Momentum
- ILMS
- E2 Travel System
- Power BI
- GBI integration
- Internet Explorer
- Web-based applications
- Electronic invoicing implementation
- Voucher examination
- Payroll administration
- Time and attendance systems
- Accounts reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Team coordination
- Staff training
- Performance management
- Invoice processing
- Regulatory compliance
- Appropriation law
- Travel policy
- Fiscal regulations
- System implementation
- E-invoicing systems
- Electronic payment platforms
- Financial software
- SOP development
- Workflow optimization
- Efficiency enhancement
- Multi-embassy support
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- High-threat environment operations
- Complex financial issue resolution
- Payment discrepancy investigation
- Liaison
- Stakeholder coordination
Certification
04/20/26, _______________________
Temporary Duty Assignments
- U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan, 11/30/20, 05/30/21, 6 months, Provided critical support to Kabul FMC during challenging operational environment, Delivered voucher processing training to local staff, Fostered teamwork and created an environment facilitating open exchange of ideas, Motivated and guided vouchering team toward efficiency and excellence, Volunteered to assist in processing vendor and payroll payments for Embassy Association (KEEA), Secured protection of Embassy staff identification by cleaning up old FMC files and destroying documents with PII information, Recognition: Received official commendation cable from Secretary of State Blinken acknowledging exceptional contributions
- U.S. Embassy Paris, France, 06/01/24, 06/15/24, 15 days, Assisted Paris Embassy in processing delayed vouchers, Helped establish different voucher Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Worked extra hours under special contract arrangement
- U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 07/04/17, 07/22/17, 1 month, Assisted post in implementing ILMS E-invoicing system, Provided training and support on electronic invoicing procedures, Developed Standard Operating Procedures for voucher unit
- U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa, 01/01/25, 01/07/25, 1 week, Observed Power BI integration with ILMS and GBI software systems, Gained knowledge of advanced reporting and data analytics tools
Professional Training Certifications
- RP248 Locally Employed Staff Supervisory Skills, 11/18/24
- CT401 Counter Threat Awareness Training (CTAT), 10/30/24
- GFS54 Overseas Payroll & Allowances Course, 04/01/22
- PA357 ILMS eInvoicing for Finance (Overseas), 07/18/22
- PA215 Principles of Appropriation Law, 03/12/19
- HT401 High Threat Security Overseas Seminar, 03/05/18
- GFS13 Servicing Serviced Agencies, 05/19/17
- PD534 Overseas Crisis Management Overview, 03/13/17
- Advanced Voucher Examiner Training (GFS22), 11/06/15
- Basic Voucher Examination Training, 01/01/13
- Travel Policy Training, 01/01/11
Awards Recognition
- EAGLE Award, 2016
- Official Commendation from Secretary of State Blinken, 12/01/21
- Multiple TDY Selections, Selected for high-priority temporary duty assignments in Afghanistan, Paris, Abidjan, and Pretoria
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Music
- Travel
- Learning new technologies and procedures
Languages
Native proficiency, Professional working proficiency, Excellent, Native proficiency, Basic
Previous Experience
OKT CONSULT, Nouakchott, Mauritania, Administrative and Financial Assistant / Auditor, 03/01/08, 12/01/10, Served as Program Assistant managing Microfinance Institutions' accounting and bookkeeping, Coached revenue-generated micro projects in Maghama, Implemented Excel database for PRECASP mission (Log-book, Balance Sheet), Conducted financial analysis of PRMC Projects, Assisted in audits of Laborex and Terre Des Hommes, Conducted field missions to identify projects in Maghama, Managed water drop farming projects in Maghama Phase II, Handled accountancy and credit monitoring, Prepared year-end balance sheets, Taught project management to loan requesters
Personal Information
- Age: 49
- Nationality: Senegalese
- Driving License: Category B
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Pretoria
01.2025 - 01.2025
Supervisor Voucher Examiner
U.S. EMBASSY – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CENTER
09.2024 - Current
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Paris
06.2024 - 06.2024
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Kabul
11.2020 - 05.2021
Temporary Duty Assignment
U.S. Embassy Abidjan
07.2017 - 07.2017
Voucher Examiner & Payroll Liaison for Dakar Embassy
U.S. EMBASSY – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CENTER
04.2014 - 09.2024
Voucher Examiner for Nouakchott Embassy
U.S. EMBASSY
01.2011 - 04.2014
Administrative and Financial Assistant / Auditor
OKT CONSULT
03.2008 - 12.2010
Diploma of Superior Technician in Banking -
International Banking and Financial Center (IBFC)
BEPA - Brevet d'Etude Pratique d'Anglais
British Senegalese Institute
English Department -
Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar
BAC Section B - Economics
Seydina Limamoulaye High School