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Aichatou Diaw

GESTION ADMINISTRATIVE-COMPTABLE FOURNISSEURS
Dakar

Summary

Technologically savvy and goal oriented administrative assistant with over 5 years of experience, in fast-paced office settings. Specializing in administrative work, problem solving, planning, and optimal assistance. Known for increasing productivity and relieving workload of managerial staff. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Maersk Logistics & Services Senegal SA
02.2021 - Current
  • Interact with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report performance and purchasing data.
  • Recorded meeting minutes to provide historical account of actions, measure progress against strategic plan and drive accountability.
  • Managed relational database to store information for reference, reporting and analysis.
  • Managed over 10 calls per day to inform suppliers of payment status of their invoices.
  • Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
  • Volunteer to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Creation of more than 5 supplier accounts per day in 3 different entities according to their procedures.
  • Assisted accounting in invoices processing and reconciling supplier account statements, to ensure that general ledger is correct.
  • Management of supplier-buyer relationships supported by contracts and management strategies implemented by suppliers.
  • Petty cash handling
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.

Voluntary Assistant

Darou Rahim School for orphans
09.2012 - Current
  • Assisted and sharing skills for benefit of street children known as "talibes" or orphans who are in need.
  • Engaged in recreational, education and care taking role with children aged 3-7.
  • Collaborated with volunteers' team to keep daily activities running smoothly.

Trainee in Administrative Assistant

APM Terminals
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target result
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Accounting Trainee

APM Terminals
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Searched for competitive pricing while maintaining high- quality standard of product.
  • Receive orders for office supplies, ensuring:
    - Conformity of purchase order, delivery order and invoice.
    - Quantitative and qualitative control.
  • Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
  • Reconciled balance figures and invoices processing in IFS and sought assistance to reduce errors.

Invoicing Controller Trainee

SONES
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Participation in verification of balance of Saphir accounts
  • Follow-up of payment of Djender and Bayakh expenses, but also in evaluation of flow rate of boreholes and in control of lands sheltering SONES infrastructures
  • Classification of boreholes according to their diameter and age and counting of boreholes according to their brand
  • Participation in half-yearly invoicing control mission at SEN'EAU ex SDE
  • Spotted inefficiencies and weaknesses in current systems and deployed methods to improve efficiency.

Executive Assistant

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FIRM
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Interacted with clients and obtained cost and budget information to draft and manage accounts.
  • Served as direct assistant to manager, supporting all aspects of production and office management.
  • Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Worked with clients to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events.

Accounting Trainee

SENELEC
10.2017 - 11.2017
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions
  • Gained knowledge of accounting principles
  • Developed technical knowledge through combination of workplace learning and study.

Commercial

JM OCEAN AVENUE
08.2013 - 09.2015
  • Worked with clients to effectively plan and coordinate logistics for special projects and events.
  • Participated in prospecting of customers and sale of box's products; I was also mentor of team of 10 members.

Education

Master of Science - Audit and management control

INSTITUT oF MANAGEMENT(IMAN)
Dakar
11.2017

Master of Science - Economy

ASSANE SECK UNIVERSITY
Ziguinchor
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Camp Marchand High School
Rufisque
07.2013

Skills

  • Adaptation and easy integration
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Willingness to learn
  • Negotiation
  • Self-awareness
  • Result-oriented
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
  • Power-Point)
  • Agility

Hobbies

  • Interests
  • Meditation & Mindfulness
  • Sustainability
  • Babysitting
  • Cooking
  • Sourcing & Vendor management
  • Upcycling & Diy

Languages

Wollof, French
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Maersk Logistics & Services Senegal SA
02.2021 - Current

Trainee in Administrative Assistant

APM Terminals
02.2020 - 02.2021

Accounting Trainee

APM Terminals
09.2019 - 01.2020

Invoicing Controller Trainee

SONES
01.2019 - 04.2019

Executive Assistant

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FIRM
11.2017 - 04.2018

Accounting Trainee

SENELEC
10.2017 - 11.2017

Commercial

JM OCEAN AVENUE
08.2013 - 09.2015

Voluntary Assistant

Darou Rahim School for orphans
09.2012 - Current

Master of Science - Audit and management control

INSTITUT oF MANAGEMENT(IMAN)

Master of Science - Economy

ASSANE SECK UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

Camp Marchand High School

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