Habtewold Hailu Daba
Finance
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Finance Director
Technical And Vocational Training Institute
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2013 - 2023
- Coached staff on best practices for managing finances including budgeting techniques, expense tracking methods.
- Established policies and procedures related to accounting systems, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing.
- Ensured that all tax filings were completed accurately and on time according to federal state regulations.
- Coordinated audit activities with external auditors ensuring timely completion of audits.
- Reviewed financial reports for accuracy and completeness in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared monthly financial statements, and analyzed trends to ensure appropriate use of funds.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to develop comprehensive budget models that reflect organizational goals.
- Provided oversight for accounts receivable and payable functions, payroll processing, investments, and treasury operations.
- Advised executive leadership team on innovative ways to optimize capital structure while minimizing costs.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to reduce costs and improve terms.
- Developed and maintained strong banking relationships, securing favorable terms for credit facilities and other financial services.
- Advised executive team on financial implications of business activities, strategic initiatives, and operational changes.
- Coordinated external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Managed treasury functions, including cash management, investments, and liquidity strategies to optimize financial resources.
- Managed and developed finance department staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax filings and other regulatory financial obligations.
- Coordinated with HR on payroll management and benefit fund allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Instituted financial policies and procedures that enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the organization.
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable operations, improving cash flow management and reducing outstanding debts.
- Directed comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Led the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to board members and stakeholders.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to align financial management with operational and strategic objectives.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
- Analyzed current economic conditions to make projections regarding future performance of company investments.
- Managed the preparation of all external financial reporting including audited financial statements.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Project Management
Admas University
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia09-2021
Master of Arts - TVET LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Technical And Vocational Education And Training In
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia07-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia07-2010
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Account Analysis
- General ledger entry
- Reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stakeholder Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Budget Planning
- Financial Planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Risk Mitigation
- Risk Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Account Reconciliation
- Business process improvement
- Financial Forecasting
Certification
- certificate for peachtree accounting from solminate information technolgy in 2/6/2006
- seminar completion on vocational education in china at Tianjin university of technology and education on 6th Dec.2014
- certificate in Government Accounting from Ethiopian management Institute from may 12-23/2008
- certificate of completion for Top management on 9 modules organized by IBEX/IFMIS project office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation and conducted by techno Brain Tanzania Limited from 17 to 23 of August 2018.
- certificate of completion for team leader on General ledger , Account Receivables, Account Payables, and Cash management modules organized by IBEX/IFMIS project office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation and conducted by techno Brain Tanzania Limited from 30 April to 9 May of 2018.
- certificate of Information System and Technology from Ethiopian Management institute from Dec.15to 26 of 2008.
Timeline
Finance Director
Technical And Vocational Training Institute
2013 - 2023
Master of Arts - Project Management
Admas University
Master of Arts - TVET LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Technical And Vocational Education And Training In
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa University
- certificate for peachtree accounting from solminate information technolgy in 2/6/2006
- seminar completion on vocational education in china at Tianjin university of technology and education on 6th Dec.2014
- certificate in Government Accounting from Ethiopian management Institute from may 12-23/2008
- certificate of completion for Top management on 9 modules organized by IBEX/IFMIS project office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation and conducted by techno Brain Tanzania Limited from 17 to 23 of August 2018.
- certificate of completion for team leader on General ledger , Account Receivables, Account Payables, and Cash management modules organized by IBEX/IFMIS project office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation and conducted by techno Brain Tanzania Limited from 30 April to 9 May of 2018.
- certificate of Information System and Technology from Ethiopian Management institute from Dec.15to 26 of 2008.
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