BETELHEM KEBEDE
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with [Number] years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Yod Abyssinia General Business Plc
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Manages & responsible for the overall financial flow of the Companies in a part-time basis
- Accomplished the below tasks, among others overseeing operations concerning financial, accounting and resource management, taking into account: Closing Books of Accounts and arranging Financial Reports Monthly declaration of Value Added tax to Tax Authority Facilitating statutory audit engagements Processing Transaction Postings and report generation for various needs Settling monthly Government obligations as needed Preparing Monthly Bank Reconciliations and examining bank statements against General Ledger entries Verifying and checking payments from Suppliers and settlements of expenses submitted by employees Closely following ups on collections and settlements Preparing Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-Annual, and Annual financial reports for different stakeholders Analyzing data collected to determine the state of the company’s financial health Analyzing data to understand where the company is generating and losing revenue Close follow-ups on Monthly collections and settlements keeping due dates to avoid penalties Meticulously check the smooth flow of reportings as timely, accurate, and to the standards set to various stakeholders concerned; Responsible for taxes & other government obligations planning and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, payroll, and other applicable laws
- Posting financial transactions on Peachtree Accounting & QuickBooks in a timely manner Payroll preparations and related benefit package payments
- Ensure the functionality of internal controls on cash management of the Firm
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Senior Auditor
TMS Plus Chartered Audit Partnership
05.2008 - 01.2020
- Undertake statutory Audits and special investigations; Preparation of Audit Programs and detailed review & supervision of audit working papers; Supervise auditors and provide support as needed; Assessed the Internal Control System of various Companies and provide Internal Control Memorandum indicating improvement areas and possible risks and implications Undertaken statutory Audits and prepared reports for the below business sectors, among others are: Consultancy Firms, Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs), Construction & Mining Companies, Manufacturing Companies, Merchandizing Companies, Service Giving Organizations, Agricultural Companies, Import & Export Companies & INGOs among others In charge of a number of successful Project based Audits engagements, and the major ones include – - Communicate with clients during audit fee negotiations in consultation with the Manager/Partner
- Provided training to auditors under my supervision on audit-related and relevant Proclamations/Regulations issued by the Government Representing the firm during Annual General Meetings of clients & whenever necessary; Participated in Risk Assessments and System design activities
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Produced audit reports.
Accountant
HST Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2005 - 04.2008
- Undertake Monthly Bank Reconciliation and examine bank statements against General Ledger entries Verifying and checking expense settlements submitted by employees Controlling Inflows and outflows of resources from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable Preparing Monthly, Quarterly, Bi-Annual, and Annual financial reports for different stakeholders Analyzing data collected to determine the state of the company’s financial health Analyzing data to understand where the company is generating and losing revenue Close follow-ups on Monthly collections and settlement, keeping due dates to avoid penalties Meticulously check the smooth flow of reporting as timely, accurate, and to the standards set to various stakeholders concerned; Responsible for taxes & other government obligations, planning and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, payroll, and other applicable laws
- Posting financial transactions in a timely manner Prepares monthly payroll and related benefit package payments
- Ensure the functionality of internal controls on cash management of the Firm
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into [software] financial management system.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
Education
BA in Accounting & Finance -
Addis Ababa University
01.2009
Skills
- Tax Preparation
- Auditing
- Data Inputting
- GAAP Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- Financial Reporting
- Bookkeeping
- Quickbooks
- MS Office Suite
Languages
English
References
Tafesse Ferminatos, Managing partner, TMS Plus Chartered Audit Partnership, tmsplus@ethionet.et, +251-911-229425 Michael Ayele, Country Finance Manager, Food For The Hungry, mymike2009@yahoo.com, +251-911-641603 Taddesse Woldegabriel, Audit Partner, TSY & Audit Services, tadwogco@gmail.com, +251-911-214445
Training
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) – AAU International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) – iPASS Consultancy Various Financial and Project Management Trainings, Conference & Workshops by different Facilitators
Timeline
Accountant
Yod Abyssinia General Business Plc
12.2017 - 10.2020
Senior Auditor
TMS Plus Chartered Audit Partnership
05.2008 - 01.2020
Accountant
HST Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2005 - 04.2008
BA in Accounting & Finance -
Addis Ababa University
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