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Hafsa Sheikh

Columbus

Summary

Organized and dependable professional with experience managing office operations, finance, and small teams. Skilled at leading staff, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. Strong problem-solving and communication abilities, with a focus on supporting team performance, and providing positive experiences for clients and community members. Adaptable, and committed to learning and contributing in fast-paced, customer-focused environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager / Accountant

Somali Community Association Ohio
Columbus
06.2025 - Current

Managed daily office operations, supervising staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth workflow.

Oversaw financial operations, including bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and budgeting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Served as the primary point of contact for community members, resolved inquiries and conflicts, maintaining excellent customer/community experience.

Planned and executed office projects and events, achieving operational goals efficiently.

Optimized office resources, systems, and processes, improving productivity and effectiveness.

Coached, trained, and mentored staff and volunteers, enhancing performance and achieving results.

Economist

Central bank of Somalia
Mogadishu
07.2021 - 12.2024

Analyzed macroeconomic and financial data to identify trends, assess risks, and inform strategic decision-making.

Monitored financial markets and emerging economic indicators to support evidence-based policy recommendations.

Conducted surveys and gathered data to improve economic forecasting and operational planning.

Prepared reports on inflation, economic trends, and their impact on monetary policy and financial stability.

Assisted in formulating policies to strengthen financial stability and support sustainable economic growth.

Contributed to research publications, including economic bulletins, working papers, and annual reports.


Established and maintained collaboration with cross-functional teams, government agencies, and private-sector stakeholders.

Presented findings and policy recommendations to senior management to inform strategic planning and operational execution.

Continuously optimized research processes and departmental roles to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Accountant

DEEQA CONSTRUCTION AND WATER DEILLINGS COMPANY
Nairobi
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Reviewed all ERP system postings from the previous day for all GL accounts, verifying accuracy, completeness, and correctness of transactions.

    Validated and reconciled transactions posted by other finance department users to ensure data integrity.

    Reviewed ERP system reports, including inventory, material consumption, operations, and financial reports, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.

    Examined GRNs (Goods Received Notes), POs, supplier invoices, and other supporting documents, validating vendor bills and updating supplier ledgers.

    Prepared, submitted, posted, and reconciled invoices for all projects to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

    Prepared, reconciled, and submitted weekly, monthly, and yearly reports on cash and bank balances, payables, receivables, revenues, expenses, and completed task orders.

    Reviewed cash books for Mogadishu and sector offices, performing bank reconciliations on a weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc basis.

Education

Master of Arts - Policy Economics

Williams College
Williamstown, MA
06-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Statistics

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
12-2021

Skills

  • Office management
  • Budgeting
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Data analysis and forecasting
  • Policy formulation
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
somali
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited

Timeline

Office Manager / Accountant

Somali Community Association Ohio
06.2025 - Current

Economist

Central bank of Somalia
07.2021 - 12.2024

Accountant

DEEQA CONSTRUCTION AND WATER DEILLINGS COMPANY
01.2020 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - Policy Economics

Williams College

Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Statistics

University of Nairobi
Hafsa Sheikh