Bethelehem Demeke
Senior Finance Officer at Self Help Africa- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Amharic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Ethiopian Taxation & its Administration
HST-ConsultSep, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Work shop on Project Accounting
International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
project planning and managment
SAK business and Personal DevelopmentJul, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Self Help Africa
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Ireland
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Finance Officer
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Jan 2023 - Present
- Oversee and manage daily program-wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables. - Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance. - Monitor project budget and financial expenditure and all administrative procedures and Financial Rules and Regulations in line with the work-plan- Support the Finance and admin manager by monitoring budgets, cash flow and reporting on expense obligations to ensure that deliverables are met- Prepare monthly management reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and Program staff as required, including expenditures by grant/project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner. - Prepare financial reports to donors in line with donor requirements and templates. - Prepare and staff salary and related staff benefit- Assist in developing annual fiscal year budgets together with the Finance and Administration- Performed other related duties and responsibilities Show less
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Finance Officer
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Nov 2020 - Dec 2022
- Oversee and manage daily program-wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables. - Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance. - Monitor project budget and financial expenditure and all administrative procedures and Financial Rules and Regulations in line with the work-plan- Support the Finance and admin manager by monitoring budgets, cash flow and reporting on expense obligations to ensure that deliverables are met- Prepare monthly standard accounting submissions for review by the Finance and Administration Manger, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by grant/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner. - Prepare monthly management reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and Program staff as required, including expenditures by grant/project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner. - Prepare financial reports, for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, to donors in line with donor requirements and templates. - Prepare and staff salary and related staff benefit- Performed other related duties and responsibilities Show less
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GOAL Ethiopia
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Ethiopia
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Program Support Officer-Finance
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Feb 2019 - Present
- Track expenditure and take relevant action when required to revise budgets (realignment and amendment); - Supporting the project planning process; - Monitor project budget and financial expenditure and all administrative procedures and Financial Rules and Regulations in line with the work-plan. - Process direct payments and advance requests and prepare project budget revisions. - Support the grant manager by monitoring budgets, cash flow and reporting on expense obligations to ensure that deliverables are met. - Aware for budget holder for any financial shortfalls and over-expenditures. - Propose budget revision and initiate corrective action when necessary. - Maintain records of project files and other supporting documents. - Maintain records of project files and Activity reports in hard and soft copy. - Prepare budget forecast and periodic financial reports as requested. - Review weekly Activity reports and quarterly financial reports with respect to outputs based on work plans and budget forecasts - Participate on procurement committee Show less
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Pastorial Community Development Project
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Addis Ababa
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Budget and Disbursement finance officer
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Oct 2014 - Present
-plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control the over all budget and disbursement activities of the project. -forecasts the monthly and quarterly budgeted expenditure and cash requirement by activities. -signed cheque, cheque payment voucher and transfer. -prepared monthly salary and other employee benefits. -prepared monthly tax related payment summary and process to be deposited to the concerned government office before the deadline. -consolidate and submit annual budget for management discussion and defence of proposals by the respective components. -handle and maintain budget ledger card for each activities. -Reviewed the petty cash replenishment requests per budgeted expenditure and eligibility of expenditure. -reviewed the fund transfer request and utilization report. -Checked and clarify all payments requests in line with the approved budget and available budget. -performed budget review monthly,quarterly and reports variance for explanation by the respective body. -prepared allocation and disbursement of cash based policy and procedure of the project. -Handle and maintain staff debtors and advance record and follow up the settlements. -Follow up the clearance of each outstanding cheque and reversing the entries -follow up and supervise the day to day activities of the assistant finance officer. -Attend bid committee meetings. -performed other related duties and responsibilities. Show less
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Mahbere Hiwot For Social Development
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Addis Ababa
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Project Accountant
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
-Reviews and verified accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes or directs correcting entries. -Prepared monthly financial report s required by management & budget holders. -keep fixed asset register and recorded new incoming fixed assets. -Provides technical support to outside auditors and governmental program auditors. - Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals established accounting techniques and procedures. -Monitor the financial activity on assigned programs and prepares expenditure reports for program managers as needed. -Assist in the preparation of year end reports & other financial reports. -Performs related duties and responsibilities. Show less
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Senior Accountant
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2013
-Prepared monthly financial report s required by management & budget holders.-Prepares and directs the preparation of audits, financial statements and varied fiscal reports.-Provides technical support to outside auditors and governmental program auditors.- Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals established accounting techniques and procedures.- Assists preparation and consolidation of annual budget.- Responsible for closing books at year end upon completion of annual audit.-Maintains the various ledger accounts including reconciliation of the District general ledger, revenue accounts, expenditures, and cash balances.-Monitors the financial activity on assigned programs and prepares expenditure reports for program managers as needed.-Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes or directs correcting entries.-Internal controlled and required authorization procedures including budget availability. -To provided financial information to programs on monthly bases, Budget Vs Actual. -Assist in the preparation of year end reports & other financial reports.-Assist budget preparation, forecast & monitor.-Performs related duties and responsibilities. Show less
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Imprest fund officer
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2012
- Reviewed & verified the completeness of documentation in relation to policies. - Identified any gap in controls & make practical recommendation.- Processed of all payment from the bank.- Prepared bank reconciliation statement. - Prepared monthly financial report s required by management & budget holders.- Internal control and required authorization procedures included budget availability. - Provided financial information to programs on monthly bases, Budget Vs Actual. - Perform other related tasks. Show less
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Accountant
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
- Prepared and processed the daily payments to cash/bank.- Managed and kept accounting records.- made apportions monthly for fuel and stationery. - made internal entries. -prepared staff salary & tax payment.- Managed and controlled fixed assets and drawing up periodic inventory on Fixed Assets Book.- checked budget of both organization and projects.- Maintained and managed financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.-Coordinate with Auditor for carried out Audit.- Checked vouchers are consecutive.- Performed other related tasks. Show less
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Junior Accountant/Cashier
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
- Prepared petty cash payment voucher & check payment voucher. - Effected petty cash or cheque payment to the appropriate payee.- Handle timely payment of training & meeting participants, and as well part time payments.- Issued mobile cards as per authorized limited daily balance the petty cash fund.- Kept the petty cash fund , mobile card & cheque pad in safe custody- Prepared petty cash replenishment when 75 % of the float existed- Track record of utility payment & employee benefit payment & report to supervisor on monthly basis- Prepared bank reconciliation with book balance on monthly basis.- Stamp all receipt paid after payment is effected Show less
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Accountant
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Jul 2004 - Jun 2007
-Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. -Documented financial transaction by enter account information. -Summarized financial status by collect information. -Prepared balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. -Verified financial transactions by audit documents. - Reconcile financial discrepancies by collected and analyzed account information. -Secured financial information by complete data base backups. - Maintained financial security by following internal controls. -Prepared payments by verify documentation, and requested disbursements. -Maintained customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. -Performed other related tasks. Show less
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Education
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2011 - 2013
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance -
2005 - 2009
St.Mary's University
Bachelor's degree, Managment -
2003 - 2004
St. Mary's University
Diploma, Accounting
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