Bitsiet Nigussie Desta
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Summary
Experienced professional with several years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Abay Petroleum S.C.
03.2023 - Current
- Manage accounting operations (payroll, accounts payable/receivable).
- Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with IFRS and tax laws.
- Lead audits, external reporting, and budget forecasting.
- Achievement: Improved reporting accuracy and reduced financial errors by 15%.
Accountant
Abebe Tilahun Import & Export
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed import/export accounting, customs, and tax reconciliations.
- Monitored inventory valuation and prepared financial reports.
- Achievement: Reduced reporting delays by 20%.
Assistant Accounting Manager
Enjekusi Trading PLC
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervised six accountants and prepared budgets and reports.
- Achievement: Identified cost-saving opportunities through variance analysis.
Accountant
Securicom Advanced Technologies
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Coordinated month-end closings, reconciliations, and tax audits.
Education
M.A. - Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
St. Mary's University
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaB.A. - Accounting and Finance
Debre Berhan University
Debre Berhan, EthiopiaSkills
- Peachtree
- Oracle
- GAAP
- IFRS
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- Tax Compliance
- Leadership
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
Certification
- Certificate in Peachtree Accounting, 07/01/17
- Certificate in Graphic Design, 05/01/21
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Listening to music
Languages
- Amharic, Native
- English, Fluent
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/13/97
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Amharic
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Abay Petroleum S.C.
03.2023 - Current
Accountant
Abebe Tilahun Import & Export
04.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Accounting Manager
Enjekusi Trading PLC
07.2019 - 04.2021
Accountant
Securicom Advanced Technologies
10.2018 - 02.2019
M.A. - Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
St. Mary's University
B.A. - Accounting and Finance
Debre Berhan University