STEPHEN ABEBRESEH
Washington,DC
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Initiatives and Finance Manager
Kingsman Academy PCS
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
- Formulate strategic policies and long-term development plans, driving growth and excellence
- Oversee financial practices, processes, and systems, ensuring fiscal responsibility
- Lead contract oversight, review, and negotiations in strict compliance with District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) and other regulatory requirements.
Founder, Executive Director
Baafira Ltd Company
Accra
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Led a successful six-month project with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Suame Magazine Industrial Development Organisation (SMIDO) to enhance operational efficiencies and drive innovations, resulting in significant revenue mobilization
- Achieved GIZ’s objectives by actively upscaling skills among SMIDO members, enhancing the operational capacity of SMEs in Suame, and improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the automotive sector
- Developed and implemented customized training modules on capacity building and business formalization for numerous local businesses and NGOs in collaboration with federal agencies and banks.
Board Secretary, Board of Directors
First Insurance Company Ltd.
Accra
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Enhanced corporate governance and operational efficiency
- Advised on conflict of interest and anti-money laundering (AML)
- Drafted meeting minutes and meticulously reviewed all Departmental and Management reports.
Acting Executive Head, Legal
First Insurance Company Ltd.
Accra
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Led contract drafting and negotiations, advising the organizations on legalities and strategies
- Represented the organization against sanctions from the Regulator
- Drafted internal policies, facilitated Board ratification, and provided counsel for organization.
Executive Head, Risk Management and Compliance
First Insurance Company Ltd.
Accra
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Advised CEO, Management, and Board on regulatory issues to establish a fledgling organization
- Set up an internal control and risk management Department to minimize operational risks
- Strengthen operational efficiency in all departments by designing standards of operation and collaborative workflow
- Introduced automated processes in operations that significantly increased production.
Information Management Officer
United Nations
New York, NY
03.2008 - 08.2015
- Evaluated and compiled reports on peacekeeping mission records and human rights violations to facilitate legal proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
- Researched legal treaties and resolutions against war and conflict.
Information Management Associate
United Nations
New York, NY
12.2005 - 03.2007
- Collaborated with staff and Under Secretary General to establish the first Ethics Office in 2006
- Drafted whistle-blower policies to regulate staff conduct
- Reduced expeditiously the backlog of staff related arbitration cases on fraud, embezzlement of funds, sexual harassment, abandonment of spouse, child support, etc.
Compliance Officer, Credit Risk – Corporate and Investment Bank
JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Presented research findings that advised Executive Directors on the Bank’s capital constraints and of risk mitigating solutions that trigger compliance review under the New Business Initiative Approval (NBIA)
- Resolved day-to-day compliance and regulatory issues pertaining to information barriers, code of conduct, and risk management
- Investigated data breaches and addressed Material Non-Public Information (MNPI) issues.
Project Associate
Advocates For Justice
New York, NY
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided research and drafted legal memoranda on Establishment Clause violations, Qualified Immunities, Concealed Plaintiffs, and Standing to assist Special Counsel Laura D Barbieri during the height of the nationally known federal class action against the East Ramapo School District for constitutional infractions by the District Board.
Timeline
Strategic Initiatives and Finance Manager
Kingsman Academy PCS
07.2023 - Current
Founder, Executive Director
Baafira Ltd Company
04.2021 - 07.2023
Board Secretary, Board of Directors
First Insurance Company Ltd.
01.2020 - 04.2021
Acting Executive Head, Legal
First Insurance Company Ltd.
01.2019 - 04.2021
Executive Head, Risk Management and Compliance
First Insurance Company Ltd.
06.2017 - 04.2021
Compliance Officer, Credit Risk – Corporate and Investment Bank
JPMorgan Chase
06.2015 - 09.2015
Project Associate
Advocates For Justice
05.2014 - 08.2014
Information Management Officer
United Nations
03.2008 - 08.2015
Information Management Associate
United Nations
12.2005 - 03.2007