Experienced Accountant with Financial Compliance and Reporting

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Accounting and Finance

Zakbone College [ 06/10/2016 – 25/01/2019 ]

City: Shashemene Country: Ethiopia

WORK EXPERIENCE

Hela Sumbiri International Garment – Hawassa, Ethiopia Accountant

[ 11/12/2019 – 12/07/2021 ]

As an Accountant at Sumbiri Intimate Apparel Plc., I was responsible for managing the company's financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. My key duties included:

• Financial Transactions Management: Maintained accurate financial records, processed invoices, receipts, and payments, and monitored company expenses to support budgeting. Implemented internal controls to mitigate financial risks.

• Financial Reporting: Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Audit Collaboration: Served as the main point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring all fin ancial documentation was provided and addressing audit findings with corrective actions to improve internal controls.

• Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management: Reconciled bank accounts and monitored cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity and financial stability.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Developed and managed budgets and conducted financial forecasting to anticipate future financial needs.

• Contract Management: Managed contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and cost efficiency.

• Payroll Administration: Managed payroll processing for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments, compliance with tax laws, and coordination with HR.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with tax laws, financial regulations, and industry standards. Managed VAT filings, tax returns, and regulatory reporting, staying updated on legal changes.

• Training & Development: Provided financial training to junior staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.

World Vision Ethiopia, (WFP, TSFP program) Jille Timuga – Kombolcha, Ethiopia Cashier

[ 13/08/2024 – 31/12/2025 ]

As a Cashier, I managed various financial transactions to support the organization’s operations. Key responsibilities included:

• Training Payments: Processed financial transactions for officers' training, ensuring timely payments to vendors and tracking training expenses in collaboration with HR and Training departments.

• Goods Payments: Coordinated payments for goods loading/unloading, verified invoices, and ensured accur ate payment processing in coordination with logistics teams. Yabsira Berihun

Nationality: Ethiopian

Phone number: +251-*********

Email address: **************@*****.***

Email address: *************@***.***

Home: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

Other language(s):

English

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• Casual Expense Payments: Managed payments for staff travel, accommodation, and per diems, including settlement of advances and ensuring alignment with financial policies.

• Payment Settlements: Oversaw the settlement of all payments, ensuring accurate recording in the accou nting system and timely resolution of any discrepancies with vendors.

• Financial Reporting: Assisted in preparing financial reports, including payment updates and expenditure trends, to support budget planning and management decision-making.

• Compliance and Documentation: Ensured all payments complied with organizational policies and donor regulations, maintaining organized financial records for audits and reviews.

• Verified Goods Received Notes (GRN), waybills, and stock movement documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Maintained proper documentation for audit purposes in compliance with WFP and organizational guidelines

World Vision Ethiopia, (Refugee, GFD program) Gambella Region – Gambella, Ethiopia Cashier

[ 17/02/2026 – Current ]

As a Cashier/Finance Assistant, I managed various financial transactions to support the organization’s operations. Key responsibilities included:

• Managed and processed various program-related payments including scooper, incentive, crowd control, porter (offloading), casual labor, and pension payments in compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.

• Prepared and verified payment documents, payroll sheets, and supporting records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization before disbursement.

• Calculated and applied statutory deductions, including income tax, in accordance with government regulations.

• Maintained accurate financial records and documentation, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and filed for audit purposes.

• Coordinated with program and field teams to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of payments to beneficiaries and staff.

• Supported cash management processes, including cash requests, disbursement tracking, and reconciliation.

• Assisted in financial reporting, compiling data and supporting documents for internal and external reports.

• Ensured compliance with organizational financial policies, donor requirements, and audit standards.

• Participated in internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to audit queries.

SKILLS

Peachtree accounting / Microsoft Office / Having interpersonal communication skills / Ability to work unsupervised / Good listener and communicator / Team-work oriented LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother tongue(s): Amharic

Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user

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