Bamako, Mali · Est. Strategic Advisory

Structure, secure, and optimize your business performance.

SB Consulting helps African companies strengthen their organization, internal control, finance, management systems, and decision-making tools through pragmatic and results-oriented consulting.

10+
Years field experience
10+
Client companies
6
Areas of expertise
SB Consulting — Professional business advisory

Our Mission

Why we do what we do

To support African companies in structuring, securing, and sustainably optimizing their operational, financial, and organizational performance — through pragmatic consulting, tailored tools, and long-term partnership.

A consulting firm built on expertise and field experience

SB Consulting is led by a Doctor in Business Management with around ten years of experience as Deputy Managing Director of a major group of companies operating across international trade, industry, transport and logistics, and agriculture.

Discover our story

Academic Excellence

Doctorate in Business Management from leading international institutions, combining theoretical rigor with practical insight.

Field Experience

Ten years as Deputy Managing Director across multi-sector business groups — real operational knowledge, not theory alone.

African Context Expertise

Consulting approaches adapted to the real economic, regulatory, and operational realities of African businesses.

Words of the Manager

Our commitment to your performance

Dear clients, dear partners,

In an increasingly complex and competitive economic environment, companies face major challenges: risk management, resource optimization, growth financing, process digitalization, information system automation, and continuous performance improvement.

At SB CONSULTING, we are convinced that a company's lasting success relies above all on the quality of its organization, its information system, its governance and internal control, the relevance of its decisions, and the ability of its leaders to anticipate changes in their environment.

After more than ten years in general management of a large group of companies operating in international trade, industry, transport, logistics, and agriculture, I wanted to put this experience at the service of African companies, through a firm capable of delivering concrete, pragmatic solutions adapted to their realities.

Our ambition is to be much more than a simple consulting firm. We want to be a true trusted partner, able to support leaders in structuring their organizations, improving their performance, securing their operations, and ensuring the success of their development projects.

Surrounded by a team of skilled and committed collaborators, combining academic excellence with solid field experience, we intervene with rigor, independence, and professionalism to create lasting value for our clients.

Our approach is built on listening, proximity, and the constant pursuit of measurable results. We do not limit ourselves to formulating recommendations; we also support their implementation in order to guarantee a real impact on our clients' performance.

I thank you for the trust you place in SB CONSULTING and assure you of our full commitment to contributing to the success of your ambitions.

Your performance is our priority. Together, let us grow and secure your business.

Dr Oumar SOUMARÉ
Managing Director — SB CONSULTING

Deep sector knowledge across key industries

Our leadership's multi-sector experience informs every engagement we take on.

International Trade

Import/export operations, supply chain controls, customs compliance, and trade finance structures for cross-border businesses.

Industry

Manufacturing operations, cost control, production efficiency, ERP implementation, and industrial performance audits.

Transport & Logistics

Fleet management, routing efficiency, cost reduction, inventory optimization, and logistics information systems.

Agriculture

Agribusiness financials, value chain analysis, cooperative governance, access to agricultural financing and investment planning.

Operational challenges, concrete responses

Every engagement starts with listening. Here is how SB Consulting responds to the most common challenges facing African companies.

Your Challenge Our Response
Lack of organizational structureDiagnosis and reorganization
Poor control over activitiesManagement tools and KPIs
Operational and financial risksInternal control and risk mapping
High financial chargesCash flow and financing optimization
Weak information systemSoftware audit and ERP implementation
Lack of decision-making toolsAutomated dashboards
Insufficient profitabilityPerformance audit and cost reduction
Insufficiently trained teamsTailor-made training programs

Lack of organizational structure

Diagnosis and reorganization

Poor control over activities

Management tools and KPIs

Operational and financial risks

Internal control and risk mapping

High financial charges

Cash flow and financing optimization

Weak information system

Software audit and ERP implementation

Lack of decision-making tools

Automated dashboards

Insufficient profitability

Performance audit and cost reduction

Insufficiently trained teams

Tailor-made training programs

Six areas of intervention

From organizational diagnosis to ERP implementation — end-to-end advisory covering the core pillars of business performance.

Organization & Strategy

  • Organizational diagnosis and SWOT analysis
  • Corporate governance frameworks
  • Procedure manuals and process mapping
  • Manager support and coaching
  • Cost optimization
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Audit & Internal Control

  • Activity control and audit
  • Risk mapping
  • Internal control guides
  • Outsourced internal audit
  • Fraud prevention
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Finance & Banking

  • Cash flow optimization and flow security
  • Bank debit control and analysis
  • Reduction of banking and financial charges
  • Business plans and feasibility studies
  • Investment project management
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Management Control

  • Global trade and cash flow monitoring
  • Analytical accounting and cost control
  • Automated dashboards and KPIs
  • Performance audits
  • Cost optimization and reduction
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Information Systems

  • Group information system implementation
  • Software and data audits
  • ERP: SAGE X3, MS Dynamics 365, Odoo
  • Workflow automation
  • Software performance optimization
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Professional Training

  • Internal audit practice
  • Management control practice
  • Roles and responsibilities of board members
  • Cash management and fraud prevention
  • General and analytical accounting
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A pragmatic four-step approach

Personalized and results-oriented, adapted to the reality of each company.

01

Diagnosis

Deep analysis of your organization, processes, financial controls, and information systems to identify priority improvement areas.

02

Recommendations

Clear, actionable recommendations tailored to your sector, size, and operational reality — no generic playbooks.

03

Implementation

Hands-on support in deploying tools, processes, and controls — working alongside your teams for effective adoption.

04

Follow-up

Ongoing monitoring of results, adjustment of strategies, and continued support to ensure sustainable performance improvements.

Results that strengthen business performance

Every SB Consulting engagement is designed to produce measurable, lasting results.

Improved Profitability

Sustainable performance growth through cost discipline and revenue optimization.

Reduced Charges

Stronger operating margin through banking cost reduction and financial optimization.

Controlled Risks

Secured activities through robust internal controls, risk mapping, and fraud prevention.

High-Performing Organization

Increased efficiency and productivity through clear governance and streamlined processes.

Strengthened Management

Faster and better-informed decisions powered by automated dashboards and KPI systems.

They trusted SB Consulting

A pan-African presence serving performance. Discover our partners across West Africa on our interactive map.

4 Partner countries
9 Groups & companies
WAEMU Area of operation
  • Mali — Groupe KEITA, Groupe AMI, Groupe MG, Groupe SMDF, SANYA INDUSTRIES, FOFY INDUSTRIES, BIO NAT INDUSTRIES
  • Burkina Faso — INTERNATIONAL OILS AND FATS
  • Ghana — INTERNATIONAL OILS AND FATS
  • Côte d'Ivoire — GK Logistics

Our sectors of expertise

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Agriculture and rural development

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Agro-industry and processing industry

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Manufacturing industry

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Construction, real estate and property development

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National and international trade

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Transport, logistics and Supply Chain

Hydrocarbons and petroleum products

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Holdings and corporate groups

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Services and intellectual professions

Our main technical partners

AFRIMAC

Audit, Accounting Expertise and Statutory Auditing firm.

DISCOVERY INTECH

International integrator of the ERP SAGE X3.

FUSEREN DE

International integrator of the ERP Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Ready to strengthen your organization and secure your performance?

Let us help you identify risks, optimize your operations, improve your financial control, and build tools for better decision-making.

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Reach out to us directly or use the form to describe your needs. We will get back to you promptly.

Hamdallaye ACI 2000, Bamako, Mali

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