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Jacques HLANNON

Expert in NGO Accounting and Financial Management | Donor and SYCEBNL Specialist · Bénin

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This candidate stands out for a rare combination of depth and reliability in NGO financial management: over 15 years of experience, including 8 years with GIZ ProSAR, where he managed multi-donor accounting for a program exceeding 3.5 billion FCFA annually and delivered monthly closings of 1,200 entries under WINPACCS and SAGE, 100% on time to headquarters. His track record as lead preparer of more than 20 external audits validated without a single reservation speaks directly to the level of compliance rigor that donors such as ECHO, EU, UN, GIZ and CDCS demand, and his command of the SYCEBNL framework adds a dimension many finance profiles in the sector lack. We also note his hands-on results in his consulting role, where he reduced accounting rejections to 0% and maintained flawless bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring across multiple accounts. For any employer seeking someone who can safeguard donor funds, pass audits cleanly and supervise support teams with confidence, this profile is well worth a serious conversation.

CONTACT
jakhlan05@yahoo.fr
+229 01 67 67 26 87
Natitingou, Benin
Nationality : Beninese
EDUCATION
Professional Master's Degree (BAC+5) in Accounting, Audit and Management Control (CACG)
FASEG, Université de Parakou
2022–2024
Expertise Certificate on EXPERTO software and ERP (Integrated accounting and budget management)
Centre de Certification Professionnelle
02/2025–02/2025
Advanced proficiency in NGO Accounting Software (SAGA, WINPACCS, SAGE, SAP)
2023–2024
Professional Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Accounting
FASEG, Université de Parakou
2016–2018
Certificate on PERFECTO COMPTABLE WINDOWS software
2014–2014
Baccalaureate Series G2 (Quantitative Management Techniques / Accounting)
Complexe Commercial Natitingou
2001–2001
LANGUAGES
FrenchFluent
EnglishFair
DendiGood
FonGood
REFERENCES
BEHRENS Rüdiger
Project Officer — ProSAR Bénin (GIZ)
+49 4642 6509
ruediger-berhrens@t-online.de
ADJILE Pascal
RAF — ProSAR Bénin (GIZ)
+229 01 51 21 20 84
pascal.adjile@giz.de
ROUSSEAU Alain
Component Officer — ProSAR
+32 477 83 28 61
alainrousseau@giz.de
LADOUNNI Hyppolite
Manager — Ferme Agropastorale – MÈYOOMÈ YOOMÈ
+229 01 97 17 51 65
HLANNON Jacques
EXPERT IN NGO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DONOR AND SYCEBNL SPECIALIST

Financial and accounting expert holding a Master's degree (BAC+5) with over 15 years of professional experience, including 8 years within the German Cooperation (GIZ ProSAR). Specialized in budget management of high-impact projects, rigorous accounting (SAGA, WINPACCS, SAGE), cash flow monitoring, strict application of international donor procedures (ECHO, EU, UN, GIZ, CDCS) and compliance with the SYCEBNL framework. Former lead preparer of more than 20 external audits validated at 100% without reservation, I guarantee absolute administrative compliance, optimization of humanitarian funds and high-performance supervision of support teams.

WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 – Present
Senior Consultant in Accounting, Financial Management and Budget Steering
Ferme Agropastorale – MÈYOOMÈ YOOMÈ
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Supervised and fully maintained the general and analytical accounting of an operating portfolio generating over 150 million FCFA in annual flows.

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Rigorously controlled the compliance and eligibility of 100% of expense supporting documents, reducing accounting rejections to 0%.

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Established and executed monthly bank reconciliations across 4 distinct accounts and ensured ongoing monitoring of cash flow forecasts without any shortfall.

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Guaranteed chronological filing, 100% digitization and secure archiving of accounting documents and administrative contracts.

11/2015 – 12/2023
Junior Expert in Financial and Accounting Management (Head Accountant / Finance Officer)
GIZ ProSAR (Coopération Allemande)
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Managed multi-donor accounting for a program of over 3.5 billion FCFA annually, with monthly closings of 1,200 entries under WINPACCS and SAGE transmitted 100% on time to headquarters.

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Controlled eligibility, procurement procedures and analytical allocation of over 5,000 expense and partner grant files.

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Rigorously cleared mission advances for over 45 field agents, maintaining a regularization rate above 98% within less than 7 days.

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Successfully completed 16 internal and external financial audit missions (GIZ Headquarters, international donors, PwC) without any adjustment.

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Supervised, trained and strengthened the capacities of 12 local administrative and accounting staff on financial management and archiving rules.

2008 – 2015
Expert in Accounting, Budget and Procurement Management (Accounting Manager)
URCPR-A.D / URP-A.D
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Led general accounting and annually produced 7 compliant financial statements submitted to regulatory bodies.

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Managed cash flow and prepared tax and social declarations (CNSS, Taxes) for 30 employees, with 0 late penalties.

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Approved over 200 procurement and contract award files in strict compliance with internal procedures and internal control.

2015 – 2026
Financial Support, Training and Institutional Relations Assignments
Conseil et Appui aux Organisations / ONG Partner
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Facilitated 15 training workshops in administrative, accounting and financial management, strengthening the skills of X participants.

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Designed and delivered practical modules tailored to learners' needs to maximize their operational application.

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Assessed learning outcomes and adjusted content to ensure the application of best practices in professional settings.

SKILLS
Financial and Budget Management
NGO Accounting and Control
Third-Party Management and Payroll
Audit, Reporting and Relations
Advanced Excel
SAGA
Winpaccs
Sage
EXPERTO
Perfecto
SAP
INTERESTS
• Sports• Travel• Music• Hiking• Dance• Volunteering• Gardening