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LAMIN D MANNEH

BANJUL

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PRINCIPAL FISCAL OFFICER

Ministry Of Finance and Economic Affairs
Banjul
01.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Government of the Gambia
  • Forecast medium term macroeconomic variables, using forecasting tools and frameworks to prepare Budget Framework Paper and Budget Call Circular for Cabinet and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
  • Prepare policy briefs, memoranda and analytical reports on implementation of fiscal policy and projected impacts for consideration by senior management
  • Provide capacity building and technical assistance to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on Program Based Budgeting (PBB), Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEF) preparation and annual Budget preparation
  • Review and analyze budget proposals from MDAs to ensure consistencies between macro policies, sector strategic plans and proposed budget ceilings
  • Organize and facilitate annual bilateral budget meetings between MDAs and of Ministry of Finance
  • Utilize Results based management (RBM) tools to review and evaluate cash plans and expenditure requests from MDAs and advise management on allocations and disbursements
  • Prepare monthly disbursement plans, organize meetings with senior management and Minister of Finance on allocations
  • Provide cash allocations to MDAs using Government ERP system; Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) using EPICOR 7 and 9
  • Provide technical assistance to MDAs on budget execution including review of work-plans and Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, attend and participate in MDA budget committee meetings, and follow up on decision action points
  • Prepare and produce monthly and quarterly budget reports for senior management with view of identifying anomalies and unusual trends and for timely corrective actions to be initiated
  • Participate in national and international conferences, seminars, meetings and workshops
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual M & E reports
  • Government of the Gambia

SENIOR FISCAL OFFICER

Ministry Of Finance and Economic Affairs
Banjul
05.2013 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Government of the Gambia
  • Manage the budget preparation process
  • Carry out budget execution, cash management
  • Promote fiscal transparency and effective budget management
  • Exercise control over the implementation of the budget, including adjustments to the current year budget
  • Publish where appropriate the progress of budget execution, and government audited accounts
  • Inspect the financial operations and proper management of budget agencies, and help
  • Establish mechanisms for promoting participatory approaches in the preparation and execution of the budget
  • Government of the Gambia

ACCOUNTANT: (Local IFMIS Consultant)

Capacity Building for Economic Management Project (MOFEA)
Banjul
01.2006 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: Consulting Services: Government of the Gambia
  • Undergone indebt training of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (EPICOR) and all support needed for the Implementation of Financial Management information systems
  • Assist the development and Implementation of Integrated Financial Management Information System for the Government of The Gambia as a Core Team member
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Staff Training and capacity building of Government Counterpart staff and a significant amount of knowledge transfer during the course of implementation
  • Assist in data collection and migration
  • Participated in Data Conversion and Validation checks
  • Participated in the Development of Policy and Procedures manuals
  • Take part in the revision of Treasury Accounting Instructions
  • Assist in System Design, set-up, testing and monitoring to ensure effectiveness of systems deployed in the production environment
  • Provide first hand support on the system and conduct training on all modules
  • Provide support for Budget preparations and executions
  • Develop reports on FRX
  • Provide support on Payroll Modules (NAS.Net) to the treasury department
  • Participated in the User acceptance Testing of various Modules of the EPICOR Integrated Financial management Information system (IFMIS)
  • Participated in the review of Operations manuals
  • Ability to work under no or minimum supervision
  • Provide Budget preparation Support and training to Ministry of Finance
  • Consulting Services: Government of the Gambia

BRANCH MANAGER

First International Bank Ltd
10.2005 - 01.2006
  • Oversea the setting up of a new branch office
  • Participated in extensive marketing and sales of the Bank’s products to targeted customers and as well as the general public
  • Provide administrative management of staff and the material resources of the Branch
  • Supervises the entire operations of the branch
  • Manage and assess all loans and overdrafts requests
  • Give advice and recommendations to the loans committee on individual applicants
  • Sole custodian of the Vault (strong room) and the petty cash
  • Take decisions on issues limited to my authority as a Branch Manager otherwise refer to senior Management
  • Oversea the appraisals and give recommendations to Management of all staff of the branch
  • Lead a team of eight staff

Ag. Internal Audit Manager

First International Bank Ltd
03.2003 - 10.2005
  • Pre-audit all payments to ensure compliance
  • Have unrestricted access to all Bank Accounts and all Bank Records
  • Check and Validate Returns to CBG
  • Prepare and submit internal audit report periodically with recommendations on all issues to the Managing Director/CEO and to Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Certify that procedures for advances and loans have been complied with before disbursement of fund
  • Make a follow-up on all audit reports for timely and effective implementation of the recommendations contained therein
  • Monthly check of the Bank’s financial statements and balance sheet to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Assist the External Auditor (Deloitte) and work extensively with during their annual audit of the Bank’s operations
  • Update the Internal control Manual as and when required
  • Attend weekly Management meeting, make recommendations for improvement of both control and operational systems
  • Lead a group of six people

SUPERVISOR INTERNAL AUDIT

First International Bank Ltd
07.2002 - 03.2003
  • Assist the HEAD Risk Management and Control to prepare a comprehensive Audit Plan necessary to carry out the required test on control procedures
  • Pre-audit all vouchers to ensure compliance with control procedures
  • Check and validate all Returns to Central Bank of the Gambia for compliance to CBG Regulations, correctness and completeness before submission
  • Ensure the timely submission by all departments of all Statutory Reports to the Central Bank of the Gambia
  • Assist in the reconciliation of the Inter-Branch transactions and accounts
  • Conduct a routine audit on all areas as outlined in the Audit Plan with special attention to the Credit Dept
  • To ensure that credit policies as well as CBG regulations, are adhered to and to certify that procedures for Advances and Loans have been complied with before disbursement of funds
  • Routine review of the internal control systems, loan files, foreign exchange shipment register, fixed deposit register and all others registers kept by the bank
  • Conduct quarterly stock taking and compare with existing stock records
  • Prepare weekly report on all the areas audited to the Internal Audit Manager

SENIOR AUDIT CLERK

Gambia Telecommunications Company LTD
02.1992 - 06.2002
  • Monthly salary review
  • Pre-audit payment vouchers to ensure compliance
  • Audit Bank reconciliation Statements for correctness
  • Periodic audit of the company’s Cash book
  • Audit Various Branches Countrywide
  • Review of lease circuit debtors, Nominal Ledger and payroll
  • Weekly Report to Senior Audit Manager on all areas audited

Education

MBA - Finance

International American Univerty
Los Angeles
02.2023 - Current

Level 7 Diploma in Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance

Metropolitan School of Business And Management
UK
02.2023 - 05.2024

ACCA Part Qualified - Accounting

Distance Learning
01.2002 - Current

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - Accounting

Gambia Technical Training Institute
The Gambia
01.1997 - 12.2000

High School Diploma -

St. Peter's Technical High School
Lamin
06.1981 - 06.1988

Skills

  • Tax compliance
  • Financial forecasting
  • Cash flow management
  • Expense tracking
  • Audit coordination
  • Cost accounting
  • Internal controls
  • GAAP
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Payroll administration
  • Professionalism
  • Deadline management
  • Goal setting
  • Organizational skills
  • Policy analysis
  • Active listening
  • Report preparation
  • Time management abilities
  • Expenditure review
  • Decision-making
  • Bank deposits
  • Office management
  • Money handling
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Task prioritization
  • Document review
  • Docket preparation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team collaboration
  • Tax compliance
  • Computer literacy
  • Compliance management
  • Written communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Risk management expertise
  • Professional ethics
  • Account management
  • Team building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Report writing
  • Financial transactions
  • Financial report analysis
  • Excellent communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Information management
  • Office administration
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

MBA - Finance

International American Univerty
02.2023 - Current

Level 7 Diploma in Accounting And Finance - Accounting And Finance

Metropolitan School of Business And Management
02.2023 - 05.2024

PRINCIPAL FISCAL OFFICER

Ministry Of Finance and Economic Affairs
01.2018 - Current

SENIOR FISCAL OFFICER

Ministry Of Finance and Economic Affairs
05.2013 - 12.2017

ACCOUNTANT: (Local IFMIS Consultant)

Capacity Building for Economic Management Project (MOFEA)
01.2006 - 04.2013

BRANCH MANAGER

First International Bank Ltd
10.2005 - 01.2006

Ag. Internal Audit Manager

First International Bank Ltd
03.2003 - 10.2005

SUPERVISOR INTERNAL AUDIT

First International Bank Ltd
07.2002 - 03.2003

ACCA Part Qualified - Accounting

Distance Learning
01.2002 - Current

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - Accounting

Gambia Technical Training Institute
01.1997 - 12.2000

SENIOR AUDIT CLERK

Gambia Telecommunications Company LTD
02.1992 - 06.2002

High School Diploma -

St. Peter's Technical High School
06.1981 - 06.1988

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