ROBERTA A. AYALINGO

• Leading fundraising initiatives, securing capital through investor relationships and venture capital partnerships to drive startup growth.
• Developing and implementing financial strategies, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and budgeting, to align with the company’s growth objectives.
• Managing cash flow and budgeting processes to ensure financial health, guiding the company through key growth phases and resource allocation.
• Utilizing Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) tools for financial modeling, valuation, and risk management to support strategic decision-making and investor confidence.
• Establishing internal financial controls and compliance standards, providing clear reporting to stakeholders, and optimizing cost structures to improve profitability.

• Successfully established LetselevateHer's mission and vision, setting strategic goals to empower girls and women through education, mentorship, and skill-building initiatives.
• Designed and implemented sustainable programs, impacting over 700 girls and women by providing access to resources, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Developed organizational structures, policies, and processes to ensure efficiency, compliance, and scalability while recruiting and leading a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
• Built impactful relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers to drive awareness and support for initiatives targeting gender equality and girl child empowerment.

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• Provided fractional and interim CFO services to startups and growing businesses, implementing tailored financial strategies to enhance profitability and drive growth (e.g., Wahu Mobility Ltd, Edusko Africa, DEME Group, Denys Ghana).
• Raised over USD 12M in capital, facilitating business growth and expansion.
  Designed and implemented customized accounting solutions using tools such as QuickBooks, SAP, and SAGE ERP.
• Streamlined accounting processes, reducing manual workloads and improving financial accuracy and compliance.
• Developed and executed financial strategies that improved profitability and cost efficiency.
• Conducted financial audits and risk assessments, recommending effective mitigation strategies.
• Presented financial performance insights and strategic recommendations to executive teams, boards, and investors, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.

• Oversaw finance and accounting functions, managing a USD7 million budget and a team of 6 professionals
• Devised and executed growth-oriented financial strategies, including fundraising and capital allocation
• Established robust financial reporting systems for real-time key metric visibility
• Secured USD7 million in equity and USD3.4 million in debt financing, supporting company expansion
• Implemented cost optimization initiatives, achieving a 15% reduction in operating expenses

• Successfully implemented comprehensive financial strategy, resulting in significant cost savings and improved P&L performance, driving an impressive USD2.3M annual revenue, while effectively managing a dedicated team of 17 employees and 140+ consultants
• Built a high-performing finance team through ongoing mentorship, training, and empowering leadership, leading to achieving outstanding results
• Enhanced forecast accuracy and streamlined monthly closing reports through close collaboration with operating divisions, leading to a remarkable 20% increase in revenues in partnership with the CEO
• Oversaw finance function by implementing structured budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems, generating a consistent 15% revenue growth over 5 years while maintaining historical expense levels
• Refined financial analysis and reporting processes for senior management and the Board of Directors, playing a pivotal role in the growth strategy of a consulting services group currently valued at USD30 million

• Entrusted with end-to-end financial oversight of major business units in the Ecom West Africa Region, successfully managing 8 diverse sectors spanning agriculture, transport, sustainability management, and agrochemicals valued at USD 200M
• Introduced a cutting-edge reporting structure aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and enabling cost-reduction strategies for key stakeholders, including government entities and external auditors
• Established and developed the finance department, enhancing operational efficiency
• Implemented strategic initiatives for cost reduction and alignment with business objectives
• Directed all cash management roles, including budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance

• Successfully spearheaded financial planning initiatives, meticulously preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, enabling precise financial tracking and proactive planning
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with executive leadership, streamlining and optimizing financial and management reporting efforts to facilitate strategic reviews, driving company-wide financial strategy and informed decision-making
• Demonstrated efficient management of project expenses, conducting detailed profit and loss analysis, and generating insightful income and expense variance reports for management, ensuring accurate cost control and strategic budgetary decisions
• Implemented rigorous control processes to ensure high-quality financial reporting internally and externally, while ensuring full compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, establishing the organization's financial transparency, integrity, and compliance

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of advanced systems that streamlined the production and analysis of routine accounting reports, resulting in significant enhancements in efficiency and accuracy
• Proactively supported senior management in strategic decision-making by delivering meticulously prepared quarterly and annual balance sheets using QuickBooks, ensuring precise and timely financial reviews
• Led efforts in cost optimization by meticulously reconciling accounting records and reports, refining the month-end closing process, and efficiently identifying and resolving interdepartmental discrepancies, thereby enhancing overall financial control and performance