Experience

Sandford International School (SIS)

• Ethiopia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Finance and Property

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Heifer International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Finance And Administration

  • Jul 2019 - Present



SOS Sahel Ethiopia

• Finance Director

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2019

• Finance Director

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2019

  The Finance Director is one of the senior positions in the organization with the overall responsibility of leading the regular finance functions and provides strategic leadership for the long-term financial viability of the organization. I have been responsible for:The management of SOS Sahel Finance in Ethiopia,For development of staff working in the finance department and be part of senior leadership team of SOS Sahel Ethiopia.Particularly I have been responsible for financial planning, reporting, and financial management of the organization which includes risk management, the production of management and statutory accounts, the production of financial reports for donors,Responsible for the smooth running of day to day accounting operations and Ensure the maintenance of accounting system recordsAnd I have been reporting to; SIM Ethiopia,Finance & Business Service manager 2004- 2008Guiding the financial controller to ensure good stewardship of FundsPlanning policy and systems development implementationsIn charge of all departmental legislative requirements - taxation and customs chargesEnsuring annual budges are prepared, input and monitoredResponsible for Directing and managing a team of nineRepresent SIM Ethiopia at an international levelOversee and supervise the management of all guest housesMentoring and developing the staff under my chargeLiaising with other SIM offices around the world with regard to Mission financial mattersReporting directly to the operations directorSIM Ethiopia,



SIMGE (SIM Global Education)

• Singapore
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  Assisted in the Preparation of the annual budget for the Mission Division and Area AdministrationSupervised, selected, mentored and trained the Treasury office staffMonitored and reported variances during the financial yearManaged the cash flow of SIM Ethiopia to minimize the losses related to currency fluctuationsAuthorized cheque signatory and managed local accounts Ensured that cash on hand in transit is kept safe and used only for authorized mission purposesAudited financial reports presented by SIM-related projects in EthiopiaIn charge of all foreign exchange transactionsResponsible to prepare project to donors and SIM Ethiopia consolidated financial statementsPrepared project reports and consolidated financial statements to donors.SIM Ethiopia,

• Project Chief Accountant

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Prepared project cash reports for posting to the General LedgerReconciled cash flows and project bank statementsReported significant variancesPrepare monthly list of projects with debit balances of greater than US$5,000 for the Area Directorprepare monthly list of projects summary for auditResponsible for internal auditing of all project sites with annual expenses of more than US$100,000.SIM Ethiopia,

• Accountant

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Prepared financial statements and reports for donors and project managersResponsible for preparing payroll, reconciling employee loans, and managing the provident fundAnalyzed, reviewed and prepared departmental expenses for postingEnsured all payment are properly authorized and documented with appropriate vouchersOrganized banking of all cheques, donation and domestic transfers on a daily basisManaged foreign currency transactions and journal entriesAssisted in preparing the fiscal records for audit.