Majid Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Thorah
Finance Coordinator
Sana'a
Summary
I am a certified finance professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, budgeting, and reporting. Holding a Yemeni CPA and progressing through Gulf CPA and MBA programs, I bring both strong technical expertise and strategic insight. Throughout my career, I have successfully led multi-location finance teams, strengthened internal controls, and ensured compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and donor regulations. I have hands-on experience implementing ERP systems like NetSuite, automating financial processes, and driving digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and transparency. My background includes leading internal and external audits, managing financial planning and analysis, and building high-performing finance teams. I am skilled in optimizing workflows, streamlining reporting systems, and providing strategic financial guidance to leadership. With a proven ability to lead finance functions through periods of growth and change, I am ready to contribute to your organization's success and support its financial and operational transformation.
Experienced with financial coordination, ensuring accurate budget management and reporting. Utilizes analytical skills to enhance financial processes and support decision-making. Knowledge of financial regulations and best practices, consistently delivering reliable and precise financial data.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Coordinator
Relief International
08.2018 - Current
- I managed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring compliance and timely fund disbursement.
- I oversaw documentation, procurement, and contract reviews.
- I led multi-location finance teams, coordinated audits, improved internal controls, and implemented financial tracking tools, achieving clean audit outcomes and enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.
- Managed end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and cash forecasting for country and field offices, ensuring timely fund disbursement and budget alignment.
- Oversaw the review and approval of financial documentation, procurement processes, and contract terms, ensuring compliance with donor and internal policies.
- Handled monthly financial closings, including transaction posting, exchange rate validation, and reconciliation of bank and cash accounts using NetSuite.
- Prepared and submitted accurate monthly financial reports to senior management and regional teams, including budget variance analysis and realignment support.
- Supervised finance teams across multiple locations, conducting performance evaluations, delivering capacity-building sessions, and maintaining high-quality outputs.
- Acted as the main liaison with HQ and auditors, coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring timely resolution of findings and compliance issues.
- Strengthened internal control systems and developed automated financial tracking tools to enhance transaction monitoring and transparency.
- Collaborated with program, logistics, and admin teams to integrate financial processes with operational needs and ensure organizational efficiency.
- Provided ongoing technical support and guidance to field finance staff, promoting standardized financial practices across all offices.
- Delivered training to regional teams on NetSuite VB uploads and best practices.
- Designed a real-time transaction tracker to streamline financial workflows and document archiving.
- Ensured clean audit outcomes across multiple fiscal years through proactive compliance and control.
Finance Officer
Responsiveness for Relief and Development
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and compliance for RRD, ensuring accurate records, reconciliations, and timely approvals.
- Led policy updates, automated systems, and developed operational budgets, reports, and payroll.
- Supervised staff and enhanced internal controls, procurement, and inventory processes.
- Managed budgets, financial reports, and expenditure recommendations.
- Ensured approvals for procurements and maintained accurate financial records.
- Prepared and submitted timely financial reports and supporting documents.
- Authorized payments, posted invoices, and reconciled accounts.
- Handled cash transactions, maintained cashbooks, and performed forecasting.
- Ensured compliance with RRD and donor policies in all financial processes.
- Supervised accounting activities and supported overall financial operations.
- Updated finance, procurement, admin manuals and workflows.
- Developed inventory systems and standardized related forms.
- Redesigned organizational structure and finance reporting formats.
- Automated payroll with tax and social security calculations via Excel.
Senior Auditor
Grant Thornton
08.2010 - 01.2017
- Experienced auditor with expertise in planning and conducting audits, assessing risks and controls, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and donor regulations.
- Skilled in HACT audits, financial reporting, internal controls, team supervision, and delivering accurate, timely audit findings.
- Led planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements for INGOs, NGOs, and financial institutions.
- Allocated audit tasks, supervised junior staff, and reviewed work for accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted risk assessments and evaluated internal control systems to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Performed HACT audits and verified the proper use of donor funds (e.g., UNHCR, UN agencies) against financial reports and FACE forms.
- Assured compliance with GAAP, IFRS, Yemeni financial regulations, and donor-specific requirements.
- Prepared detailed audit reports with recommendations to improve financial management and internal controls.
- Managed financial reviews including bank reconciliations, payroll, inventory, and receivables/payables.
- Reviewed financial terms in contracts and ensured accounting treatment aligned with regulatory standards.
- Delivered training and mentorship to audit teams to build capacity and ensure high audit quality.
- Utilized data analysis and audit software tools to enhance audit efficiency and accuracy.
- Acted as primary contact with clients, maintaining strong professional relationships and trust.
- Led internal audits for IMC, SMEPS, YEFE (2012-2016).
- In charge of UNHCR annual project audits for international NGOs (Islamic Relief, DRC, ADRA, Save the Children) and national NGOs (CSSW, IDF).
- Designed an audit methodology for analyzing bank profits and profit distribution.
- Delivered accurate and timely audit reports under tight deadlines with zero compliance issues.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management
National University
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor - Accounting and Finance
Sana'a University
01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Financial Management
Accounting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Fund Flow Management
Financial Planning
Financial Reporting
Excel
Power BI
Audit
Compliance
Reporting
Risk Assessment
GAAP
IFRS
Microsoft Excel
Bank reconciliation
Accounts receivable
Invoice processing
Accounts payable
General ledger
Payroll administration
Bookkeeping
Internal controls
Expense tracking
Cash flow forecasting
Financial planning
Proficient in [software]
Revenue recognition
Financial statement preparation
Financial statement review
Accounts receivable management
Staff management
General ledger management
General ledger accounting
Preparing financial statements
Internal controls development
Financial management
Audit management
Policy planning
Financial forecasting
Budget preparation
Finance
Budget development
Financial statements expertise
Month-end and year-end closings
Financial strategy management
Office workflow improvements
Executive leadership advisement
Balance sheet management
Corporate strategic planning
Non-profit accounting
Accounts payable management
Financial controls implementation
Teamwork and collaboration
Skilled in [NetSuite]
Certification
Yemen CPA, 12/01/17, Yemeni Association of Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Management
National University
06.2020 - Current
Financial Coordinator
Relief International
08.2018 - Current
Finance Officer
Responsiveness for Relief and Development
02.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Auditor
Grant Thornton
08.2010 - 01.2017
Bachelor - Accounting and Finance
Sana'a University
01.2004 - 12.2008