Daniel Berihe
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Highly experienced professional with over 15 years of service in finance, voucher examination, logistical coordination, administrative support, and security operations within diplomatic environments. Advanced degrees in Public Administration and Accounting. Fluent in multiple languages. Adept at managing complex processes and ensuring compliance with regulations. Demonstrated ability to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative and Logistic Assistant
US Embassy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2008 - 08.2024
- Provided overall administrative and logistical support to the DAO section.
- Maintained liaison activities among the US Embassy and various Ethiopian governmental bodies.
- Processed shipping documents and travel-related vouchers through various invoicing modules.
- Gathered and sorted data for reports and files.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Performed accounting or financial analysis.
- Reviewed and managed monthly overdue travel advance reports.
- Handled complex voucher processes, including Citibank travel card and garbage collection payments.
- Coordinated with PSU voucher examiners for the successful completion of vouchers.
- Managed vendor invoices, employee claims, and entitlement payments, ensuring compliance with USG regulations.
- Tracked, submitted, and collected VAT reimbursements from Ethiopian tax authorities.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for staff members.
- Provided administrative support to senior management team.
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Prepared expense reports by gathering receipts and verifying information against company policy guidelines.
Mobile Patrol Residential Shift Supervisor
US Embassy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Supervise and coordinate guards, ensuring vigilance and adherence to security protocols.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Conducted day and night patrols to maintain high security standards.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members.
- Performed administrative duties such as completing incident reports and maintaining records.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
Master's Degree - Public Administration and Policy
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia01.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Finance
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia01.2012
Diploma - Accounting
Addis Ababa Commercial College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia01.2003
Diploma - Military Science, Command and Tactical of Anti-Aircraft Artillery and Radar
Simferopol Military College
USSR01.1986
Skills
- Documentation and filing
- Team Collaboration
- Email correspondence
- Data Confidentiality
- Computer Skills
- Administrative Support
- File Management
- Data Entry
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- RFMS
- ILMS
References
US Embassy Human Resource Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, AddisHRO@state.gov, P.O. Box 1014
Training
- Accounting 1 course, CGF11, Johannesburg, South Africa, 05/15/22 - 05/19/22
- Basic Voucher Examination Course, CGFS, Bangkok, Thailand, 11/05/19 - 11/09/19
- Travel Policy, Regulation and Allowances, FSTO, Paris, France, 04/15/19 - 04/19/19
- PSU 2021 Virtual Voucher Examiner Workshop, CGFS, Post Support Unit, 03/01/21 - 03/04/21
- Armored Vehicle Driver Training, U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Service, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10/30/14 - 10/31/14
- Motor Vehicle Safety Training, SHEM Synergy Visit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 01/01/07
- SMITH SYSTEM Defensive Driving Course, U.S. Embassy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 06/02/11
- Local Guard Force Training, U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 03/01/07
Publications
- BA Degree Thesis - A Critical Assessment of Risk Management in Case of Ethiopia Shipping Lines Authority, 06/01/12
- Master’s Degree Thesis - A Critical Assessment of Urban Land Lease Policy in Case of Bolle Sub City, 06/01/19
Languages
- Amharic, Advanced (Fluent)
- English, Advanced (Fluent)
- Russian, Beginner
- Tigrigna, Advanced (Fluent)
Timeline
Administrative and Logistic Assistant
US Embassy
01.2008 - 08.2024
Mobile Patrol Residential Shift Supervisor
US Embassy
01.2003 - 01.2008
Master's Degree - Public Administration and Policy
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Finance
Addis Ababa University
Diploma - Accounting
Addis Ababa Commercial College
Diploma - Military Science, Command and Tactical of Anti-Aircraft Artillery and Radar
Simferopol Military College
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