Teshome Abebe
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Experienced accountant in diversified working environments with demonstrated knowledge in accounting and finance. Thorough understanding and hands-on experience in analyzing financial information, managing disbursement processing, reconciling and recapitulating the general and subsidiary accounts, and maintaining effective internal control system. Proficient at data analysis and reporting tools. Ability in analyzing inconsistent entries and discrepancies, identifying problems and providing creative solutions. Highly organized, excellent team player, detailed, and strong work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Census Field Supervisor
US Census Bureau
Silver Spring, Maryland
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Effectively and efficiently managed people, performance and payroll using automated system such as Operational Control System and FDC in accordance with federal legislations and received recognition of best performer by the management, Facilitated group trainings, provided on-the-job training, instructed employees on production and finance guidelines and implementations, Monitored the progress and performance of assigned staff and ensured assignments are completed on schedule and within quality standards, Monitored and resolved alerts (notices of potential issues) by following up with assigned staff
- Advised staff to improve performance, meet deadlines and maintain quality standards per allocated resource, Ensured every public money is used for the intended activities through effective internal control system, Effectively provided reports to the management using data visualization tool indicating performances, variances, trends and recommended creative solutions and area of improvements.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
Financial Analyst
Donnelley Financial Solutions
12.2012 - 06.2018
- Effectively analyzed and audited complex financial statements and detailed footnotes including AP accounts based on US-GAAP codifications and SEC guidelines, Determined reasonableness of accounting and adequacy of financial statements for compliance with SEC reporting and FASB guidelines, Reviewed internal controls, and supporting documents and records to determine accuracy of financial statements representations, Effectively analyzed AP accounts and other transactions and performed reconciliations and adjustments, Formulated practical and value-added recommendations to address inconsistencies and compliance issues within financial statements, Discussed findings with management and contributed ideas for corrective action in order to resolve issues and improve processes, Interpreted SEC laws and regulations to clients pertaining to financial statements preparations and reporting guidelines, provided training and support to other accountants.
Accounting and Finance Advisor
UNCDF
Thailand
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Improved considerably the financial system and implementation by providing reliable policy and operational advice to the management team, Compiled and analyzed financial information, reconciled accounts, made the necessary adjustments and reconciliation, closed accounts timely and prepared financial reports, Conducted reliable studies on revenue sources and expenditures that contributed towards improving financial position, Effectively created, organized, maintained and updated financial database, Prepared revenue and expenditure projections, compiled budget, performed variance analysis, compiled comprehensive reports on financial status and areas of improvement, Improved Public Expenditure Management cycle through robust teamwork, on-the-job training, workshop and consultation.
Team Lead, Administration and Finance
Civil Service Commission
Addis Ababa
06.2003 - 11.2009
- Upgraded the organizational structure, the administrative and financial system, procedure and guidelines of the Commission; Developed and effectively implemented strategic plan, administrative and financial policies, annual plan and budget of the Commission; Provided fertile ground for informed decision making by analyzing financial data and regularly updating the financial database of the Commission; Effectively compiled and presented monthly, quarterly and annual administrative and financial reports and analysis to the management that significantly improved the decision-making capability; Built the capacity of the staff by providing training on human resource management and accounting.
Education
Skills
- Knowledge of various accounting software and data analysis tools
- Advanced MS-Excel and other MS Office Products
- Databases and data quality tools (MS SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and Power BI)
Technicalskill
- Knowledge of various accounting software and data analysis tools
- Advanced MS-Excel and other MS Office Products
- Databases and data quality tools (MS SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and Power BI)
Timeline
Census Field Supervisor
US Census Bureau
06.2020 - 10.2020
Financial Analyst
Donnelley Financial Solutions
12.2012 - 06.2018
Accounting and Finance Advisor
UNCDF
02.2009 - 04.2011
Team Lead, Administration and Finance
Civil Service Commission
06.2003 - 11.2009
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