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Amanuel Fisseha Yesuf

Amanuel Fisseha Yesuf

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary

I bring over a decade of diverse experience spanning both nonprofit and business sectors. My journey includes three years at World Vision, a leading nonprofit organization, and more than seven years in the business sector. I hold an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Gloucestershire and a B.A. in Accounting & Finance. Currently, I am pursuing a professional qualification as a Capital Market & Security Analyst (CMSA) and am registered to begin the Chartered Wealth Manager qualification (CISI Level 7).

I have extensive expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and budget management, including coordinating organization-wide and project-based audits, preparing annual budgets, managing fund disbursements, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies. My proficiency in financial systems includes hands-on experience with Peachtree, SUN system, QuickBooks, and IQ Enterprise, as well as advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

In addition to technical skills, my role as a Finance and Business Manager has honed my leadership and operational management abilities. I have successfully led teams, coordinated cross-departmental initiatives, and advised executive directors on strategic business planning and financial decision-making. My responsibilities have included driving financial success through investment planning, cost optimization, and ensuring operational excellence.

My experience in both international and local NGOs, coupled with business acumen, has enabled me to navigate complex challenges, mentor employees for career growth, and foster collaborative solutions to achieve organizational goals. My ability to adapt, lead, and innovate makes me an asset to any forward-thinking organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Business & Finance Manager

BTG CC (SA)
09.2017 - Current

Since December 2024, I have been working as an independent consultant.

  • Manage daily operations across all departments, providing oversight and guidance to staff.
  • Supervise employee activities, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation, while ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
  • Develop and implement budgets, prepare detailed reports for company directors, and ensure departmental adherence to company policies.
  • Facilitate resource allocation to ensure employees have the tools needed to perform their duties effectively.
  • Organize, prepare, and analyze financial reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries, and statements.
  • Conduct strategic analysis, and contribute to the development of strategic plans.
  • Create and manage long-term business plans to support organizational growth.
  • Perform market research to evaluate pricing strategies, competitor activities, and factors impacting performance.
  • Monitor and control income, cash flow, and expenditures to maintain financial stability.
  • Oversee budget management processes to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Design and manage financial systems and models to support decision-making.
  • Conduct business modeling and perform comprehensive risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with directors and colleagues to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.

Finance & Accounting Intern

City Of Westminster (London)
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Assist in providing accurate and timely budget monitoring information.
  • Assist in producing accurate financial information regarding capital spending and forecasts.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Assist in identifying potential risks, and assist in eliminating them.
  • Assist in analyzing and presenting accurate financial data.
  • Financial reporting in line with accounting standards.

Finance & Admin Assistant/ Account Assistant Internship

REDRESS (London)
03.2016 - 05.2016
  • Day-to-day bookkeeping using QuickBooks Pro, including all transaction processing.
  • Supporting and monitoring overseas partner organizations by reviewing their reporting and transaction checking.
  • Assist the Head of Finance and the Finance Assistant in preparing the statutory accounts.
  • Assist in the preparation of Year-End Accounts.

Accountant

WORLD VISION
08.2010 - 01.2013
  • Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, with associated financial analysis and information.
  • Prepare complete, accurate, and timely project financial/grant reports to World Vision headquarters, as well as to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure that the accounting records are structured and maintained in such a way that enables accurate reporting of projects and restricted funds.
  • Monitor expenditure on funded projects to ensure eligible expenditure is recorded within the appropriate restricted fund.
  • Ensure that proper approval for all payment requests is obtained in accordance with the organization's policy and procedure.
  • Perform standard financial functions, such as bank and control account reconciliation, maintaining the ledger, monitoring petty cash, and ensuring that financial procedures are applied consistently.
  • Produce monthly payroll, ensuring that staff, including Community Development Workers (CDWs) and casual workers, are paid accurately and on time.
  • Deal with all matters relating to tax to meet the statutory obligations of the organization.
  • Facilitated and reviewed staff travel advance requests, payments, and ensured their timely settlement.
  • Preparation of budgets and maintenance of budgetary control over the project in general, as well as individual sub-projects and cost centers (program areas).
  • Monitor expenditure, and liaise with budget holders and the programmes team regarding variance, including monthly review meetings.
  • Coordinate the pre-audit preparation for the project, internal, local external, and Global Centre (GC) audit, and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
  • Ensure that all key documents are filed appropriately and on a timely basis.
  • Review insurance data related to community workers, vehicles, motorcycles, and timely submitted annual insurance survey data to the National Authority Office for timely annual insurance renewal.
  • I advised the project manager on financial and administrative issues, including maintaining proper procedures to ensure effective and efficient internal control and workflow in the organization.

Accountant

SAVE LIVES (SaLE)
01.2010 - 07.2010
  • Assist in preparing the monthly financial report, and extract the consolidated monthly financial report on a program area and cost center basis.
  • Prepare monthly bank and control account reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly payroll, provident fund, and other staff benefit payments.
  • Prepare the settlement of all types of taxes due to the government within the time frame prescribed by tax laws.
  • Analyze balances in receivables (including staff travel advances) and payables accounts, and ascertain that amounts are dealt with in a timely manner.

Education

Capital Market & Security Analyst And Chartered Wealth Manager - Finance

CISI & CFI
12-2026

Certified - Sport Nutritionist

International Sport Sciences Association
09-2023

MBA - Corporate Finance

University of Gloucestershire
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Accounting & Finance

01.2009

Skills

  • Donor Compliance and Financial Accountability
  • Fund disbursement and grant management
  • Expense monitoring and eligibility verification
  • Audit coordination (organization-wide and project-based)
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Tax planning
  • Cost control
  • Pricing strategy
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Influencing skills
  • Cash flow management

Training

  • IQ Integrated Accounting and Retail, 2018
  • QuickBooks Pro, 2016
  • BSC – Balanced Score Card, 2013
  • Project Fund Management, 2012
  • Sun systems, 2011
  • Voucher Interface on Excel (Accounting), 2011
  • Peachtree Accounting, 2010

References

Will be provided upon request.

Professionalsummary

I am a results-oriented professional with expertise in accounting, finance, and management, capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team. I excel at problem-solving and have a track record of delivering effective solutions to complex challenges. Known for my friendly and approachable demeanor, I thrive on fostering positive working relationships and consistently acting with diplomacy and sensitivity.

possess a strong ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences, coupled with a high level of self-motivation, organization, and determination. My technical expertise includes financial reporting and analysis, budget management, donor compliance, and financial accountability. I am skilled in fund disbursement and grant management, expense monitoring and eligibility verification, as well as coordinating both organization-wide and project-based audits.

Additionally, I have proficiency in tax planning, cost control, pricing strategy, cash flow management, and mergers and acquisitions. My influencing skills and expertise in financial software systems enable me to effectively manage diverse financial operations and contribute to organizational success.

Timeline

Business & Finance Manager

BTG CC (SA)
09.2017 - Current

Finance & Accounting Intern

City Of Westminster (London)
04.2017 - 08.2017

Finance & Admin Assistant/ Account Assistant Internship

REDRESS (London)
03.2016 - 05.2016

Accountant

WORLD VISION
08.2010 - 01.2013

Accountant

SAVE LIVES (SaLE)
01.2010 - 07.2010

Capital Market & Security Analyst And Chartered Wealth Manager - Finance

CISI & CFI

Certified - Sport Nutritionist

International Sport Sciences Association

MBA - Corporate Finance

University of Gloucestershire

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Accounting & Finance

Amanuel Fisseha Yesuf
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