Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Skills - Computer Office
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Personal Information
Languages
Timeline
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ASMA YOUSSOUF CHEIK

Summary

Experienced with budget analysis, cost control, and financial reporting. Utilizes data-driven insights to manage expenses and optimize resource allocation. Track record of maintaining financial accuracy and supporting project success through meticulous cost monitoring.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost controller & Reporting

Africa Global Logistics
01.2023 - 01.2025

Credit Controller & General Accounting

Africa Global Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supported sales teams by providing accurate credit information for new and existing customers.
  • Reduced overdue debt by closely monitoring customer accounts and taking prompt action on outstanding payments.

Intern

AMERGA insurance
01.2017 - 01.2018

Intern

CHAB EXPRESS TRANSIT
01.2015 - 01.2016

Education

Bachelor’s degree - business administration & finance

University of Djibouti
01.2017

First year - Business Administration

University of Djibouti
01.2015

Bachelor's degree - Economic and social field

State High School of Djibouti
01.2015

Skills

  • Office Pack (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
  • Financial record management
  • Financial data reconciliation and analysis
  • Cost and revenue allocation
  • Financial insights and recommendations
  • Key performance indicator monitoring
  • Industry trend analysis
  • Customer and vendor communication
  • Financial report preparation
  • Accounting software utilization
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Audit conduct and internal control adherence
  • Training and mentoring
  • External auditor collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Accounting skills (reconciling accounts, monitoring debt, following payment)
  • Treasury management
  • Controlling and consolidation of accounting systems

Accomplishments

  • Led team of 5 in managing accounting functions for companies with international locations.
  • Facilitated the acquisition of a property worth $60000 by performing in-depth feasibility analyses.

Skills - Computer Office

  • Office Pack (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)
  • Manage and maintain accurate financial records for our Liner/Tramp/NVOCC shipping business.
  • Reconcile and analyse financial data to identify any discrepancies or errors.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper allocation of costs and revenue.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
  • Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Communicate with customers and vendors to address any financial inquiries or issues.
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
  • Utilize accounting software and tools to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting for the liner shipping business.
  • Conduct audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and policies.
  • Train and mentor junior accounting staff as needed.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and assist with financial audits.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance financial operations.
  • Accounting (reconciling account, monitoring debt, following payment)
  • Treasury (checking the cash position between our system & bank)
  • Controlling & consolidation of the accounting and financial systems
  • Reporting (closing the system every month & year)
  • Activity comments, BFR comments, analysis of the nature of cost and revenue management.
  • Preparing annual Budget for next years with CFO and other business units heads.
  • Preparing a committee every month for reviewing the P&L for the different departments.
  • Reviewing CAPEX and investment plan of each vertical, provide details revenue management and cash flow analysis to CFO and region.
  • Provisioning of income Tax /VAT every month.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Movies
  • Gym

Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration & finance, University of Djibouti, 08/2016, 06/2017
  • First year in Business Administration, University of Djibouti, 08/2014, 06/2015
  • Bachelor's degree in the Economic and social field, State High School of Djibouti, 08/2014, 06/2015

Personal Information

  • Age: 30
  • Nationality: DJIBOUTIENNE
  • Marital Status: Bachelor

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Cost controller & Reporting

Africa Global Logistics
01.2023 - 01.2025

Credit Controller & General Accounting

Africa Global Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2022

Intern

AMERGA insurance
01.2017 - 01.2018

Intern

CHAB EXPRESS TRANSIT
01.2015 - 01.2016

First year - Business Administration

University of Djibouti

Bachelor's degree - Economic and social field

State High School of Djibouti

Bachelor’s degree - business administration & finance

University of Djibouti
ASMA YOUSSOUF CHEIK