Balfour Capital Welcomes Ichola Arif Latoundji as Investment Advisor

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YVERDON-LES-BAINS, SWITZERLAND, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Balfour Capital Group Announces Strategic Engagement of Ichola Arif Latoundji, Strengthening Financial Advisory Expertise Across Africa and Europe

Balfour Capital Group (BCG), an internationally recognized financial services and investment advisory firm, proudly announces the addition of Ichola Arif Latoundji as a strategic financial consultant. With nearly a decade of cross-border experience spanning West Africa and Europe, Ichola brings exceptional financial insight, precision, and global perspective to BCG’s evolving advisory ecosystem.

Ichola’s career has been marked by a consistent drive to elevate financial performance and ensure regulatory excellence across both public and private sector environments. Currently serving as a Financial Consultant at RIF CAPITAL, he advises clients on strategic planning, compliance, and performance optimization through a comprehensive approach that blends robust financial modeling, data-driven analysis, and hands-on advisory. His meticulous understanding of financial structures and his ability to deliver practical, actionable strategies make him a valuable asset to organizations navigating increasingly complex markets.

Throughout his professional journey, Ichola has held key financial roles at prestigious firms such as SAFECO BENIN, AGL (formerly Bolloré Transport & Logistics), and SAS BKSA in Paris. He has led initiatives in financial statement consolidation, budget forecasting, tax compliance, audit readiness, and treasury operations—demonstrating an ability to synthesize diverse financial elements into a coherent, strategic narrative. Whether managing logistics and industrial portfolios or ensuring fiscal compliance within multinational groups, his results speak to a deep-rooted financial acumen shaped by global exposure and technical mastery.

Ichola’s financial expertise extends into the public sector as well, having worked with INSPÉ – Sorbonne University, where he supported procurement and budget systems using SAP tools. His contributions to financial diagnostics, process improvement, and public fund management have been instrumental in aligning institutional objectives with financial best practices.

A cornerstone of Ichola’s success lies in his fluency across financial systems, reporting standards, and software platforms. From SAP and AS400 (IRIS Finance) to Perfecto, CEGENAT, and advanced Excel/VBA, he combines technological fluency with deep analytical capabilities to deliver reliable, efficient, and forward-looking financial solutions. This skillset is reinforced by his command of French and English, which allows him to operate seamlessly across cultures and regions—an essential trait as BCG continues expanding its international footprint.

Ichola holds a Master’s Degree in Financial Engineering from ESGF Paris, complemented by advanced coursework in corporate finance and management from institutions in France, Morocco, and Benin. His academic foundation is not only strong but practical—consistently applied to real-world scenarios in which businesses must respond to dynamic market demands and regulatory environments.

In appointing Ichola Arif Latoundji, Balfour Capital Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering global expertise with local relevance. His experience across capital markets, logistics, insurance, hospitality, and public administration provides a unique perspective that enhances BCG’s ability to serve a wide-ranging clientele—from emerging enterprises to mature multinational corporations.

“Financial consulting is no longer about compliance alone—it’s about enabling sustainable growth through clarity, precision, and strategic foresight,” said a spokesperson for BCG. “Ichola embodies this ethos. His professionalism, global awareness, and client-centric approach align perfectly with our mission to provide tailored, world-class advisory services.”

As Balfour Capital Group continues to deepen its presence in Africa, Europe, and beyond, Ichola will play a key role in advancing strategic initiatives that require technical excellence, cross-border collaboration, and financial intelligence. His addition reflects the firm's unwavering focus on growing its impact by partnering with professionals who combine deep domain expertise with an agile, solution-oriented mindset.

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Vikram Srivastava
Balfour Capital Group
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