Saint Monica University Names New Director of Administration and Finance

BUEA, Cameroon - May 8, 2013 - PRLog -- Saint Monica University: The American International University today announced that it has appointed Mr. Che Fuhnwi Tanifor as the Director of Administration and Finance at Saint Monica University (SMU). Prior to being promoted to this position, Mr. Tanifor was the University’s Senior Admissions Officer. As Director of Administration and Finance, he will be in-charge of all fiscal issues at SMU, directly assisting and reporting to the Vice President of Business Affairs.

“We are indeed grateful to have someone of Mr. Tanifor’s training and experience at SMU,” said Professor Januarius Jingwa (JJ) Asongu, President and Chief Executive Officer of SMU. “Mr. Tanifor was among our first employees and he has shown himself to be a man of integrity and dedication to service. As a Christian institution that promotes professional excellence, we are proud to have someone of Mr. Tanifor’s statue in our midst.”

Mr. Tanifor is a self-motivated, financial management expert with three years of experience handling internal control activities and two years within the accounting function. He came to SMU immediately upon completing his Master’s degree in Financial Management from Amity University in India. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Buea, Cameroon. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Business & Public Policy with a concentration in Forensic Accounting from SMU.

“I am really happy with the opportunities that SMU has provided me to make use of my education and skills, as well as pursue further education,” said Mr. Che Fuhnwi Tanifor, the newly appointed Director of Administration and Finance at SMU. “I very much identify with the mission and vision of SMU and I am proud to be part of the team that is implementing it. It pays to be hardworking and honest; and I am grateful that SMU has rewarded me for these qualities. I’ll continue to do my best to make SMU the best university in the country.”

Prior to SMU, Mr. Tanifor spent over three years at the University of Buea as a Student Counselor, providing input on major decisions affecting students and bringing up all issues that affect students for discussions and resolutions. He also has several years of volunteer experience in entrepreneurship, teaching and community service with youth groups such as AIESEC International, Junior Chamber International and student associations in Buea and Yaoundé. He served on the executive committees of some of these organizations.

Currently, Mr. Tanifor is a member of the Cameroon Chapter of the US-based Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and has volunteered with a team of Certified Professional Forensic Accountants/consultants. He is also working towards membership of the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP), whose main objective of fighting fraud and corruption on a commercial scale throughout Africa and beyond.

About Saint Monica University: The American International University
Saint Monica University (SMU) is an American-style private non-denominational Christian institution, offering programs that are at the intersection of the liberal arts, science and technology. It is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, entrepreneurial and professional development of a diverse student population. SMU is focused on the student experience and helping our students achieve their educational and career goals, and contributing to a more sustainable society.  We offer various bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees through the School of Arts & Education (SAE), School of Business & Public Policy (SBPP), School of Health & Human Services (SHHS), and School of Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET). SMU is a fully accredited institution in Cameroon by the National Commission for Private Higher Education at the Ministry of Higher Education. For more information about SMU, visit our website: http://www.stmonicauniversity.com or write to us at admissions@stmonicauniversity.com.