Abel Haile Simegn
Bahir Dar
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven finance professional with a strong academic foundation in Accounting and Finance. I am currently serving as a Finance Assistant at Medical Teams International, where I support financial operations, budgeting, and compliance in a dynamic humanitarian setting. Previously held roles as Finance Officer and Financial Report Analyst in development-focused organizations, gaining extensive experience in financial reporting, donor compliance, and grant management. Proven ability to streamline financial processes, ensure accuracy in reporting, and contribute to strategic decision-making. Passionate about leveraging financial expertise to support mission-driven organizations and drive sustainable impact.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Finance Assistance
Medica Teams International
- 10+ years’ experience in the areas of accounting and finance in development organizations including Medica Teams International, Amhara housing development agency and Water works Corporation.
- Start from beginner Accountant to Finance officer and now Finance Assistance position in medical teams International to know
- Oversee the general functions of accounting and finance including cash, Receivable, Inventory and Payables Management.
- Maintain a record of all transactions and prepare monthly reconciliations.
- Financial Planning and budgeting
- Preparing Financial Report (balance sheet, profit or loss, cash flow and other reports)
- Manage all accounting transactions at project levels.
- Reconcile the accounts payable and receivable
- Prepare monthly financial statements.
- Prepare payroll attendance and monthly time sheet.
- Prepare financial analysis
- Compliance and regulation
- Procurement oversight
- Prepares annual and quarterly budget
- Prepares cash flow and financial forecasts
- Implement and enforce financial policies and procedures
- Monitor and reconcile bank account, including cash receipt and disbursement.
- Assist the Head of Operations in the overall cash flow management of the field office
- And I can perform other tasks from the supervisor efficiently
- Detailed work experiences are listed below.
- SKILL HIGHLIGHT:
Education
Master’s Degree - Accounting and Finance
Bahir Dar University
01.2013
Bachelor’s degree - Accounting and Finance
Bahir Dar University
01.2008
Skills
- Very good communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Proficiency in financial software
- Attention to detail
- Integrity and ethics
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Strategic thinking
- Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft office package
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Time –management and organization skills
- Confidentiality
Certification
Peachtree Accounting Software
Sage Accpac 5.5 Application
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Full Microsoft Office Package
IT security in workplace
Language skill
Amharic: Listening - Excellent, Writing - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Spoken - Excellent
English: Listening - Excellent, Writing - Excellent, Reading - Excellent, Spoken - Excellent
References
- Yohannes, Arega, Senior finance officer, 0918765511, Medical teams international
- Tewabe, Habtamu, Finance team leader, 0912106228, Family guidance
- Daniel, Kebede, Field office coordinator, 0913804852, Medical teams international Gondar
Training/working with
- IFRS /international financial reporting system/
- Peachtree computerized accounting software
- Sage Accpac accounting software
Timeline
Finance Assistance
Medica Teams International
Bachelor’s degree - Accounting and Finance
Bahir Dar University
Master’s Degree - Accounting and Finance
Bahir Dar University