Amou Dicko
About Amou Dicko
Amou Dicko serves as the Senior Finance Officer NFM3 (AP Manager) at Catholic Relief Services in Bamako, Mali, where he evaluates partners for compliance and capability. He has a background in finance, holding a Maîtrise en sciences et techniques financières et comptables from the Institut Universitaire de Gestion de l’Université de Bamako.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Amou Dicko currently serves as a Senior Finance Officer NFM3 (AP Manager) at Catholic Relief Services in Bamako, Mali, a position held since 2022. In this role, he evaluates partners prior to signing contracts to ensure compliance and capability. He has previously worked in various capacities within the organization, including as an AP Specialist from 2020 to 2022 and as a focal point for the Direction Régionale de la Santé from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities have included supervising a team of financial assistants, organizing training sessions on grant policies, and supporting project unit heads with cash forecasts.
Education and Expertise
Amou Dicko studied at the Institut Universitaire de Gestion (IUG) de l’Université de Bamako, where he earned a Maîtrise en sciences et techniques financières et comptables in 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial and accounting techniques, which he applies in his current role at Catholic Relief Services. His expertise includes budget reviews, compliance evaluations, and financial analysis, contributing to effective financial management within the organization.
Background
Before his current position, Amou Dicko worked in various roles at Catholic Relief Services from 2016 to 2022. He served as a focal point for the TB Fonds Mondial and managed financial operations for projects in Sikasso and Mopti. His experience includes coordinating audits, implementing audit recommendations, and ensuring fund availability at partner levels. This extensive background in finance and project management has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial landscapes.
Achievements
During his tenure at Catholic Relief Services, Amou Dicko has made significant contributions to the organization. He has organized iterative training sessions to enhance understanding of grant policies among technical staff and beneficiaries. He has also integrated lessons learned to improve financial processes and procedures, ensuring that they align with project realities. His analytical skills have been demonstrated through the analysis of payment tables and the generation of CSV files for the B2B system platform.