Biruk Girma
Addis Ababa
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
S.G.B.W GENERAL TRADING SHARE COMPANY
12.2012 - Current
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Area Manager
YSL TRADING PLC
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Dedicated to expanding client bases by building lasting relationships.
- Directed workforce planning, customer retention, and customer service management for multiple locations.
Office Manager
Brass Beverages P.l.c
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements..
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Finance Manager
S.G.B.W GENERAL TRADING SHARE COMPANY'S
12.2013 - 04.2019
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Facilitated effective financial decision-making by presenting complex data in simple visualizations.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Finance Section Head
S.G.B.W GENERAL TRADING SHARE COMPANY
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Monitored production targets to meet company and customer demands.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Master Of Arts - Business Administration
10.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - In Accounting And Finance
10.2020
Certificate - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
08.2019
Diploma - Accounting
08.2003
Certify - Peachtree Accounting ,introduction To Computer
08.2003
Skills
- Internal controls implementation
- IFRS Compliance
- Accounting Software Systems
- Registered Tax Return Preparer
- Financial Statements Review
- Property Tax Compliance
- Tax Liabilities
- Certified Government Finance Officer
- Audit preparation
Timeline
Area Manager - YSL TRADING PLC
02.2023 - 02.2024
Office Manager - Brass Beverages P.l.c
12.2019 - 01.2022
Finance Manager - S.G.B.W GENERAL TRADING SHARE COMPANY'S
12.2013 - 04.2019
Finance Section Head - S.G.B.W GENERAL TRADING SHARE COMPANY
02.2013 - 12.2015
Senior Accountant - S.G.B.W GENERAL TRADING SHARE COMPANY
12.2012 - Current
SELECT COLLEGE - Master Of Arts, Business Administration
SELRCT BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE - Bachelor Of Arts , In Accounting And Finance
Addis Ababa University - Certificate , International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
St, Mary's College - Diploma, Accounting
St.Mary's College - Certify , Peachtree Accounting ,introduction To Computer
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