ACCA Student, Acting Chief Finance Officer

MRS. BEREKA NUR ESSA

( ACCA STUDENT)

Date of Birth: 31 Aug. 1983

Phone: +251*********

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

Gender: Female

Education

ACCA Student (Two papers remaining, recognized as equivalent to a UK Master's degree upon completion)

Bachelor of arts in accounting and finance from Addis Ababa University, July,2005. Experience

ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS CORPORATION

ACTING CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

As an acting Chief Finance Officer, responsible for steering the company’s financial strategy by overseeing budgeting and forecasting, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, managing cash flow and funding needs, and controlling financial risk. I am also driving cost efficiency and financial performance metrics, maintains strong internal controls, and communicates financial results and guidance to the board, investors, and leadership while leading the finance team. GENERAL ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR

As the General Accounts Director in the Finance Division, I hold a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and payment management processes. My responsibilities encompass the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing effective payment strategies. By leveraging analytical insights, I drive financial transparency and operational efficiency, positioning the organization for strategic growth and informed decision-making. ETHIO-DJIBOUTI STANDARD GUAGE SHARE COMPANY- CHIEF LOGISTICS AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Chief Logistics and Procurement Officer position in Ethio-Djibouti Standard Guage Share Company to develop strategic logistics and procurement plans that align with the company’s objectives, ensuring efficient sourcing, and managing supplier relationships to achieve cost-effectiveness and quality assurance. Key results:

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evelop and implementation of logistics and procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

E

nsure efficient inventory management to meet operational needs while minimizing costs.

Sept.

2025 to

Date

April

2025 to

Date

Nov.to

Mar. 2025

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stablish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.

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ptimize logistics operations to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.

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mplement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance logistics and procurement processes.

ETHIO-DJIBOUTI STANDARD GUAGE SHARE COMPANY- CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE 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

(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 SEPT 30, 2022

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 Oct.01,20

22 to Oct.

2024

Dec.15,2

017 to

Sept.30,2

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ADDIS ABABA LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SERV. - FIN. AND ADMIN. DIRECTOR 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: JAN.9

2015-

DEC.08

/2017

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 01/2015

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 08/2006 to 11/2007 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

Mr. Mulualem Getahun,ERC,DCEO, Finance and Investment Division,091*******

Mrs. Meseret Inigida, ERA, Late Section Head,091*******

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