Salimata Ndiaye
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Results-driven finance and accounting professional with 10+ years of experience supporting financial management, grant compliance, budgeting, audit coordination, and financial reporting within nonprofit and corporate environments. Proven expertise managing multi-project portfolios, improving financial processes, and collaborating cross-functionally with leadership, program teams, auditors, and external stakeholders. Strong background in reconciliations, financial analysis, ERP systems, and internal controls. Adaptable professional with experience in multicultural and fast-paced environments
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Financial Advisor
Coopérative des Femmes Transformatrices des Produits Locaux de Saint-Louis
Saint-Louis, Senegal
09.2024 - Current
- Provided financial management support including budgeting, pricing strategies, and expenditure tracking
- Designed and implemented an Excel-based accounting and reporting system to improve transparency
- Trained 25+ cooperative members on budgeting, bookkeeping, and financial literacy
- Supported preparation of financial reports and business plans for funding and microfinance applications
- Advised on grant budgeting and financial documentation for NGO and government partners
Temporary Accounting Manager
Legal Voice
Seattle, Washington
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation
- Assisted in grant tracking and documentation to ensure compliance with donor requirements
- Contributed to monthly close processes and financial data accuracy using QuickBooks
- Helped strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy
Accounting Manager
Community Foundation
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed financial operations for multiple grant-funded programs and donor-restricted funds
- Prepared and analyzed financial reports to support leadership and Board decision-making
- Monitored project budgets and ensured compliance with donor restrictions and internal policies
- Collaborated with program teams to track expenditures and support financial planning
- Assisted CFO with budgeting, audit preparation, and IRS Form 990 reporting
- Reconciled bank and investment accounts ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
Accounting Manager
Aletheia House
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Ensured compliance with grant agreements, donor requirements, and financial reporting standards
- Supported budget preparation and financial monitoring of program activities
- Coordinated audit preparation and maintained strong internal controls
- Monitored reporting deadlines and improved financial processes across teams
Accountant III
Aletheia House
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared program-level budget reports and supported financial analysis
- Collaborated with management on grant strategies and financial planning
- Reconciled accounts and ensured proper financial documentation
- Prepared audit documentation and supported external audit processes
- Administrative Assistant
Accountant III
Darou Salam LLC
Edmond, Oklahoma
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided administrative and operational support, including documentation and coordination tasks.
Staff Accountant
Deloitte
Dakar, Senegal
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed bookkeeping for multiple entities including nonprofit and private sector clients
- Performed reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation
- Provided financial analysis and ensured compliance with accounting standards
Education
Non-Degree - Seeking to Complete My Eligibility to Sit for the CPA Exam
Herzing University
02-2019
Master - Audit and Management Control
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama05-2018
Master - Audit and Management Control
CESAG
Dakar, Senegal01-2011
Bachelor’s - Accounting and Finance
Ecole Polytechnique de Dakar, University Cheikh Anta DIOP
Senegal01-2009
Skills
- Software and Systems: QuickBooks NetSuite Sage MIP Abila Excel ERP Systems
- Accounting Standards: IFRS US GAAP
- Languages: French (Fluent) English (Fluent) Wolof (Native)
Certification
- Certified in Accounting, Legal tax and Economic 2010
- National Exam, Dakar, Senegal
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Account Reconciliations
- Audit Preparation & Compliance
- Grant & Fund Accounting
- Financial Operations Management
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- ERP & Accounting Systems
- Variance Analysis
- Multi-Project Financial Oversight
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Temporary Accounting Manager
Legal Voice
04.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer Financial Advisor
Coopérative des Femmes Transformatrices des Produits Locaux de Saint-Louis
09.2024 - Current
Accounting Manager
Community Foundation
09.2022 - 07.2024
Accounting Manager
Aletheia House
08.2019 - 09.2021
Accountant III
Aletheia House
10.2017 - 07.2019
Accountant III
Darou Salam LLC
04.2015 - 06.2017
Staff Accountant
Deloitte
06.2011 - 03.2014
Master - Audit and Management Control
Samford University
Master - Audit and Management Control
CESAG
Bachelor’s - Accounting and Finance
Ecole Polytechnique de Dakar, University Cheikh Anta DIOP
Non-Degree - Seeking to Complete My Eligibility to Sit for the CPA Exam
Herzing University