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Ethiopia

• Spearheaded the comprehensive oversight of finance, program, and operations, serving as the primary liaison with donor staff and delivering financial reports to government entities, private sector stakeholders, and NGO/CGIAR partners.• Developed and executed country-specific strategies, alongside implementing, and refining operational systems, processes, and policies to drive organizational efficiency and effectiveness.• Played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and implementing initiatives that resulted in substantial organizational growth.• Led the Finance and Operations teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of excellence.• Oversaw the procurement and management of all fixed assets, optimizing resource allocation and utilization.• Directed the procurement and management of programs funded by BMGF, ACIAR, USID, and USAIR, ranging from $500K to $20M, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and guidelines.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and project leaders to aggregate and analyze financial reports, identifying trends and insights to inform strategic decision-making.• Developed a grant mentoring and control tool to enhance the accuracy of forecast vs budget reporting and monitor performance against key milestones and outcomes.• Designed and implemented a financial performance analysis tool to facilitate rapid decision-making across different programs, consolidating information from sub-grantees and coordinating contracts, invoicing, and deliverables tracking.• Created and maintained the Budget Versus Actual report by project and program, providing essential financial insights for project monitoring and control, resulting in improved financial reporting accuracy and timely decision-making.• Implemented internal control initiatives and facilitated policy, systems, and procedures development to strengthen organizational governance and compliance standards.

Ethiopia

• Spearheaded the comprehensive oversight of finance, program, and operations, serving as the primary liaison with donor staff and delivering financial reports to government entities, private sector stakeholders, and NGO/CGIAR partners.• Developed and executed country-specific strategies, alongside implementing, and refining operational systems, processes, and policies to drive organizational efficiency and effectiveness.• Played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and implementing initiatives that resulted in substantial organizational growth.• Led the Finance and Operations teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of excellence.• Oversaw the procurement and management of all fixed assets, optimizing resource allocation and utilization.• Directed the procurement and management of programs funded by BMGF, ACIAR, USID, and USAIR, ranging from $500K to $20M, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and guidelines.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and project leaders to aggregate and analyze financial reports, identifying trends and insights to inform strategic decision-making.• Developed a grant mentoring and control tool to enhance the accuracy of forecast vs budget reporting and monitor performance against key milestones and outcomes.• Designed and implemented a financial performance analysis tool to facilitate rapid decision-making across different programs, consolidating information from sub-grantees and coordinating contracts, invoicing, and deliverables tracking.• Created and maintained the Budget Versus Actual report by project and program, providing essential financial insights for project monitoring and control, resulting in improved financial reporting accuracy and timely decision-making.• Implemented internal control initiatives and facilitated policy, systems, and procedures development to strengthen organizational governance and compliance standards.

Ethiopia

Finance:• Oversee the preparation and regular updates of administration and program budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.• Collaborate with the Country Director, Program Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to effectively manage administration and program budgets.• Prepare program and country financial reports in compliance with organizational reporting requirements for submission to headquarters.• Stay abreast of developments in regulatory and legal environments related to finance, taxation, labor, and other relevant matters, providing strategic insights to the Country Director on their impact on the organization's operations.Procurement:• Supervise and enforce ordering, approval, and purchasing systems and regulations to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.• Ensure procurement processes are conducted compliantly and efficiently within the country office.• Lead the continuous improvement of procurement procedures and practices, including supplier surveys, market price analysis, identification of preferred suppliers, and adherence to import laws and procedures.Administration:• Ensure programs receive efficient, effective, and timely administrative and logistical support to facilitate smooth operations.• Implement best practices in procurement of materials and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to organizational standards.• Implement measures to protect and safeguard organizational assets through appropriate safety, insurance, security, and risk management arrangements.Human Resources:• Ensure personnel matters are handled in accordance with organizational values, policies, and regulatory requirements.• Ensure personnel contracts are well-defined, understood, and compliant with organizational policies and relevant labor laws in the country of operation.

Addis Ababa,Ethiopia

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in senior-level finance and administration roles. Proven track record of building and expanding financial policies and procedures, implementing transformative leadership to enhance office efficiency, productivity, and compliance with international standards and local regulations. Seeking a challenging role as a Senior Finance and Administration Director where I can leverage my leadership skills and expertise in driving organizational excellence and achieving strategic objectives.• Built and expanded existing financial policies and procedures, applying transformative leadership to enhance office efficiency, productivity, and compliance with internationally accepted standards and local regulations.• Fostered relationships with key decision-makers through proactive communication, ensuring proposed approaches and solutions remained aligned with organizational policies and procedures.• Assessed reports for completeness and standard requirements, developing presentations that accurately delivered crucial financial data to directors and senior leadership.• Spearheaded resolution of complex administrative issues, leveraging transformative leadership and change management methodologies to develop corrective actions that optimized efficiency, productivity, and profitability.• Directed tracking initiatives across all project portfolios, delivering real-time project views about deliverables and ensuring project milestones were met.• Developed and implemented process improvement strategies, procedures, and updated financial management and administrative tools to aid management in quick decision-making.• Tracked spending bandwidth and forecasted future adaptability to optimize resource allocation and streamline new disbursement scheduling.• Targeted key project financial risks and advanced communication strategies to mitigate issues, developing and implementing actionable change plans,

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in senior-level finance and administration roles, adept at leading comprehensive financial planning, execution, control, and reporting processes. Proven track record of implementing process improvement initiatives, streamlining financial and administrative operations, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Seeking a challenging role as a Finance and Administration Officer where I can leverage my expertise to drive organizational success and achieve strategic objectives.• Headed the detailed planning and execution of finance and operations, with a focus on internal control, financial planning, execution, control, and reporting.• Managed the daily operations of the finance team, administrative staff, supply chain team, and logistics, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities.• Implemented multiple process improvement projects, resulting in the streamlining of financial and administrative processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.• Fostered open communication with stakeholders and department leaders to solicit project input and improve future processes, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.• Developed improved financial reports and roadmaps, ensuring all project functions met requirements and contributed to organizational goals.• Cultivated effective working relationships with program staff, creating an atmosphere of trust, credibility, and transparency.• Headed the development of the finance schedule of payment, securing resources, and monitoring risks and issues to ensure project success.• Tracked project activities and served as the main point of contact for finance and administration program requirements, facilitating seamless project execution.• Fostered a supportive team environment that championed collaboration and knowledge sharing, enhancing overall team performance and morale.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Accounting

Diploma, Accounting