MRS. BEREKA NUR ESSA
(acca Student)
Date of Birth: 31 Aug. 1984
Phone: +251*********
Email: **********@*****.***
Gender: Female
Education
UK Masters (ACCA Certified)
Bachelor of arts in Accounting and finance from Addis Ababa University, July,2005.
Experience
ETHIO-DJIBOUTI STANDARD GUAGE SHARE COMPANY- CHIEF HUMANRESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Promoted to Chief Human Resource Development and Administration Officer position in Ethio-Djibouti Standard Guage Share Company to attract, develop, engage and retain high performing talent within EDR by developing and implementing various policies, strategies, procedures and ways of working in the company and also responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resource development, talent management, and administrative functions within the company.Key results:
Development of Human resource and Administration Policies and Procedures
Development of the Human Resource and Administration strategy and work plan
Develop and implementation of the performance management system in the company
Implementing, review and update policies, procedures and work instructions pertaining to human resource management and administrations
Develop and implementing the training and development strategy, policy and procedure for talent development.
Develop and implementing employee wellness and welfare programs across the company and ensure improved health for increased productivity
Fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity and individual accountability
ETHIO-DJIBOUTI STANDARD GUAGE SHARE COMPANY- BUDGET AND COST CONTROL MANAGER MANAGER(EDR)
Promoted to Budget and Cost Control Manager position in Ethio-Djibouti Standard Guage Share
Company to direct the cost and revenue collection of the company, supervise accountants and
Oversee revenue collection trend, budget preparation and utilization follow up and Accounts
Receivable management as per the company accounting policy. Key results:
Implementing budget management system to enhance cost efficiency
Creating good collection system to collect the revenue of the company on time and become beneficiary of time value of money
Creating harmonized relationship with credit customers for revenue collection
Fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity, individual accountability and
team morale.
Implementing efficient working capital management in line with value for money concept.
ETHIO-DJIB. STAND. GUAGE SHARE COMPANY- PROCUREMENT UNIT HEAD MAR.20,2019 TO PRESENT
Additional responsibility of leading the procurement activities delegated to manage the procurement function of the company aligned with the strategic plan and cost-effective concept.
Key Results:
Position procurement to support over all business objectives of the company
Implementing good procurement and material management system
Enhancing transparency related to procurement process
Practicing cost effective resource management
Develop good understanding of supply chain
Leverage more technology to minimize cost and wastage
ADDIS ABABA LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SERV. - FIN. AND ADMIN. DIRECTOR JAN.9 2017-DEC.08/2017
Promoted to finance and administration director position to direct accounting functions for a growing railway transport company (Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit Service). Supervise accountants and oversee financial analysis. Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance. Directing resources of the company to enhance good resource utilization and cost management culture. Key results:
Oct.01,2022 to date
Dec.15,2017 to Sept.30,2022
Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative environment that improved productivity, individual accountability and team morale.
Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.
Enabling the development and implementation of international financial reporting standard (IFRS) as a finance director of AALRTS and member of Ethiopian Railways corporation IFRS implementing committee
Enabling the development and implementation of creative procurement contracting models and supply
Chain strategies
Implementing the concept of public sector financing through value for money ideology of effective, efficient and economical way of operation
Starting to implement the concept of public service obligatory way of funding rather than deficit funding for operational deficits.
Implementing cost management framework related to operational activities by measuring cost to activities and human resource productivity.
Measuring asset utilization to maximize capital intensive asset productivity and to control idle cost related to huge investment and achieving operational excellence and cost management.
Implementing strong budget management related to operational costs and capital investment expenses
ETHIOPIAN RAILWAYS CORPORATION — Compensation Team lead
07/2014 to 03/2015
Involved in compensation payment analysis for displaced people related to railway construction within the right of way. Key results:
Delivered cost savings by initiating expense analysis for the compensation by harmonizing the proclamation related to right of way and the people’s demand
Introduced budget management of compensation payment
Enabled the maintenance of well-organized information related to compensation payment.
Formulated payment manual for right of way compensation payment
Constructed third party payment service for compensation
ETHIOPIAN RAILWAYS CORPORATION — Cash Management Team leader
05/2012 to 06/2014
Engaged in all aspects of the cash management function, including the development and management of systems for the payment of obligations. Responsible for providing leadership and direction to ensure designated cash processing, reconciliation and reporting functions are completed in a timely manner while in compliance with policy and regulations. Key results:
Enabled the development and implementation of budget management
Established good cash management system related to daily cash administration, management of current accounts and bank relations
Reviews and drives improvements in cash management, ensuring financial obligations are met in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Enabled the maintenance of well-organized working capital management.
Formulated good tax management
ETHIOPIAN ROADS AUTHORITY — Senior Finance Officer
08/2010 to 04/2012
Engaged in payment preparation for World Bank and African development bank funded projects and all the necessary financial treatment and report compiling. Key results:
Ensuring financial obligations to the project construction are met in accordance with Company policies and procedures and also with the financers policies
Controlled the project cost to the committed amount and addressed the discrepancy to the regulatory body on time ( financers and government)
Established well organized disbursement management in collaboration with National Bank of Ethiopia.
Prepare the yearend financial report according to the financers demand and made ready for auditors.
Facilitated on time project completion by managing the finance demand in accordance with financers policy
ETHIOPIAN ROADS AUTHORITY — Accountant III
11/2009 to 07/2010
Engaged in payment and journal voucher preparation using ACCPAC software. Key results:
Ensuring financial recording on time
Preparing monthly reports related to project payments for further decision
Controlled the project cost to the committed amount and addressed the discrepancy to the regulatory body on time ( financers and government)
Established well organized disbursement management in collaboration with National Bank of Ethiopia.
ETHIOPIAN ROADS AUTHORITY — Accountant II
11/2007 to 10/2009
Engaged in payment and journal voucher preparation using ACCPAC software. Key results:
Ensuring financial recording on time
Preparing monthly reports related to project payments for further decision
Controlled the project cost to the committed amount and addressed the discrepancy to the regulatory body on time ( financers and government)
ETHIOPIAN ROADS AUTHORITY — Accountant I
07/2006 to 10/2009
Engaged in financial data recording and payment preparation. Key results:
Ensuring financial recording on time
Preparing different payments and deducting the related Tax and declare to the Tax Authority
Preparing monthly reports related to different payments
Key Skills and Competencies
Providing direction and leadership to planning and accounting staff.
Knowledge of: Balance Sheets, Profit Measurement, Cash Flow statements.
Carrying out investment appraisals. Trend analysis & financial modeling to help respond to dynamic market conditions
Ensuring compliance and statutory reporting.
Able to provide a high standard of financial control.
Proven ability to manage and develop a financial team.
Ensuring legal & regulatory compliance relating to tax & human resource benefits is adhered to.
Comfortable with working as the number one finance person in a company
Personal Skills
Team player
Troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Reference
Dr.Abdi Zenebe, CEO of EDR, 099*******
Mr. Tilahun Sarka, EDR, Late General Director,092*******
Mr. Mulualem Getahun,ERC,DCEO, Finance and Investment Division,091*******
Mr. Henok Bogale, EDR, Chief Logistics and procurement,091*******
Mrs. Meseret Inigida, ERA, Late Section Head,091*******