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ELSA HAILU GEZAHAGN

ELSA HAILU GEZAHAGN

Sinor Accountant
ADDIS ,ETHIOPIA

Summary

Experienced finance professional with expertise in debt recovery strategies, financial modelling, and budgetary planning. Demonstrates proficiency in income statement reporting, investment portfolio oversight, and tax preparation, alongside a strong capability in risk analysis and audit procedures. Adept at team leadership, cost-reduction strategies, and credit control techniques to optimise financial performance. Skilled in payroll administration, VAT preparation, and pension scheme management with a holistic approach to balance sheet management and profit and loss analysis. Committed to driving operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior accountant

Dream Liyana Health Care plc
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2025 - Current
  • Devised innovative solutions to complex financial problems, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
  • Conducted comprehensive budget reviews for cost reduction opportunities.
  • Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
  • Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
  • Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organisation.
  • Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
  • Managed complex fiscal transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
  • Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
  • Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
  • Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
  • Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.

Senior accountant

YAB Import Export
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
  • Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
  • Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
  • Managed complex fiscal transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
  • Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
  • Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams; contributed valuable financial insights.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
  • Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organisation.
  • Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
  • Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
  • Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Senior accountant

Gumsa Trading PLC
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
  • Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
  • Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
  • Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
  • Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
  • Devised innovative solutions to complex financial problems, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
  • Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
  • Streamlined payroll system resulting in timely and accurate salary payouts.
  • Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
  • Conducted comprehensive budget reviews for cost reduction opportunities.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
  • Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
  • Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
  • Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
  • Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
  • Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
  • Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy.

Senior accountant

Taitu Hotel
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
  • Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
  • Devised innovative solutions to complex financial problems, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
  • Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
  • Streamlined payroll system resulting in timely and accurate salary payouts.
  • Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
  • Conducted comprehensive budget reviews for cost reduction opportunities.
  • Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
  • Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams; contributed valuable financial insights.
  • Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organisation.
  • Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
  • Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
  • Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.

Senior accountant

Genet General Hospital
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
04.2008 - 07.2016
  • Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
  • Streamlined payroll system resulting in timely and accurate salary payouts.
  • Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
  • Conducted comprehensive budget reviews for cost reduction opportunities.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
  • Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
  • Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
  • Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
  • Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
  • Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
  • Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
  • Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy.

Education

MSC in Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance

Civil Service University
Addis Ababa/Ethiopia
10.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science, in Accounting - Accounting

Royal College
Addis Ababa/ Ethiopia
01.2014 - 12.2017

Skills

  • Debt recovery techniques
  • Debt recovery strategy
  • Income statement reporting
  • Investment portfolio oversight
  • Holistic view
  • Tax knowledge
  • Financial modelling capability
  • Budget analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Budget management
  • Team Leadership
  • Invoice processing
  • Customer Service
  • VAT preparation
  • Pension scheme administration
  • Financial modelling
  • Budgetary planning
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Revenue recognition
  • Payroll administration
  • Financial analysis
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Balance sheet management
  • Payroll processing
  • Tax preparation
  • Audit procedures
  • Risk analysis
  • Credit control strategies
  • Fixed asset monitoring

Languages

English
Intermediate
Amharic
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Reading different books,Bible,internet browsing,sharing my Knowledge experience for others and watching media and movies.

Timeline

Senior accountant

Dream Liyana Health Care plc
01.2025 - Current

Senior accountant

YAB Import Export
10.2023 - 01.2025

Senior accountant

Gumsa Trading PLC
06.2021 - 08.2023

MSC in Accounting and Finance - Accounting and Finance

Civil Service University
10.2018 - 07.2021

Senior accountant

Taitu Hotel
07.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science, in Accounting - Accounting

Royal College
01.2014 - 12.2017

Senior accountant

Genet General Hospital
04.2008 - 07.2016

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