Marc Alexandrenne
North Bethesda,USA
Summary
Audit Partner and US CPA with extensive expertise in managing finance, performance, and compliance audits. Demonstrated success in overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance. Strong analytical skills and strategic planning capabilities have led to enhanced operational efficiency and improved financial health.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Manager
Grant Thornton
Dakar, Senegal
12.2023 - Current
- Transformed Grant Thornton in Senegal through strategic reorganization addressing evolving business challenges.
- Developed a comprehensive partnership model, incorporating charter and compensation structures.
- Revamped commercial processes to enhance growth and introduced a scalable Tax and Legal business case.
- Established key performance indicators and dashboards for effective monitoring of transformation initiatives.
Country Office and Audit Partner
Deloitte Afrique
Dakar, Senegal
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Increased turnover from €3M at 35% net margin to €8M at 50% profit margin.
- Developed and supervised audit plans that enhanced staff performance.
- Conducted operational and financial audits for compliance verification.
- Trained team members to boost audit department efficiency.
- Prepared audits for various public and private clients across industries.
- Evaluated company policies to identify non-compliance risks.
- Reorganized Deloitte Office in Senegal to align with new business strategies.
- Directed procurement procedures, optimizing supplier relationships and sourcing methods.
Country Office and Audit Partner
Deloitte Afrique
Congo Brazzaville
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Expanded team from five to 35 practitioners across two offices, generating substantial revenue.
- Supported Africa WHO regional office in Brazzaville by developing and implementing key performance indicators.
- Cultivated relationships with management-level stakeholders in Congo’s private and public sectors.
- Served as client service partner for major audit and advisory engagements, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Facilitated labor negotiations and employee relations to promote positive workplace culture.
Senior Manager Audit & Assurance
Deloitte Afrique
Libreville, Gabon
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Surpassed sales quota by invigorating sales channels and administered revenue (500Keur/year) goals by operating as a Senior Manager
- Supervised staff members to increase operational capability by measuring performance and encouraging open communication
- Gained information and training in various industries, including Port logistics, Utilities, and retail banking
- Validated effective delivery of services to clients, including formulating audit strategy and business plans, tracking budgets, scheduling audits, and performing financial reporting
- Handled daily operations of multiple engagements and addressed legal, regulatory, and accounting issues to assure compliance with tax laws, preventing penalties and legal issues
Project Manager New Products for the Global Equity Derivatives
Société Generale Corporate Investment Banking (SGCIB)
Paris La Defense, France
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
Senior Manager Audit & Assurance
Deloitte France /Switzerland
Paris, France
10.1999 - 10.2007
- Assessed compliance risk, developed audit work plans and documented findings.
- Met with stakeholders to discuss compliance audit plans and results, explaining options for improvement.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to internal controls, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensured that all relevant information was gathered during an audit engagement.
- Assessed the design and effectiveness of internal control systems.
- Trained, developed and provided performance management initiatives to audit staff.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Made recommendations on financial operations to management teams.
Education
Master of Administration - Business Administration And Management
EDHEC
Lille, France02-1999
Bachelor of Mathematics -
Université Paris 7
Paris, FranceBaccalauréat Série C -
Lycée français de Vienne
AutricheSkills
- Financial and performance audits
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Customer service excellence
- Financial modeling
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Procurement operations
- Resource utilization
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Revenue generation
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Audit management
- Change management
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate governance
- Complex problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Turnaround management
Professional Competencies
- Financial Metrics Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Project Management & Estimation
- Customer Service Excellence
- Financial Modeling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Procurement Operations
- Resource Utilization
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training & Development
- Revenue Generation
- Process Improvement Initiatives
Languages
- English
- German
- French
Professional Development
- License for professional Coaching , École supérieure de Coaching, Paris, France, 2018
- US CPA (Certified Public Accountant), State Board Accountancy de Pennsylvania, USA, 2012
Professional Highlights
- Member of Deloitte Francophone Africa 's board of directors from 2019-2022
- Elevated Deloitte’s footprint in Senegal on delivering engagement to International Donors, including USAID, Enabel, AFD, AFRO, WHO, and BCEAO.
- Amplified Deloitte’s Senegal growth from €3M in Fiscal year 2018 to €8.4M in FY22, earning recognition for the office as 'exceed expectation' by Deloitte Afrique senior management.
- Sponsored five successful business cases and coached five Directors and New partners on strategic processes by praising achievements and growth.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
German
Professional
Timeline
Transition Manager
Grant Thornton
12.2023 - Current
Country Office and Audit Partner
Deloitte Afrique
09.2018 - 11.2022
Country Office and Audit Partner
Deloitte Afrique
01.2010 - 01.2018
Senior Manager Audit & Assurance
Deloitte Afrique
11.2008 - 06.2010
Project Manager New Products for the Global Equity Derivatives
Société Generale Corporate Investment Banking (SGCIB)
10.2007 - 10.2008
Senior Manager Audit & Assurance
Deloitte France /Switzerland
10.1999 - 10.2007
Master of Administration - Business Administration And Management
EDHEC
Bachelor of Mathematics -
Université Paris 7
Baccalauréat Série C -
Lycée français de Vienne
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