Ermias Aberra
Addis Ababa,AA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and budget Officer, Finance Coordinator
Sandford international school
Addis Ababa
05.2016 - 01.2025
- Managed and monitored organisational budgets ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Prepared detailed financial reports and budget forecasts to support strategic planning.
- Coordinated with various departments to consolidate budget submissions and financial data.
- Implemented effective cost control measures resulting in significant budget savings.
- Ensured compliance with statutory regulations and internal audit requirements.
- Utilised financial software to streamline budget management and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify budget discrepancies and proposed corrective actions.
- Supported the preparation and review of annual budgets in alignment with organisational objectives.
Senior Accountant
Fenote Eyesus Evangelical Lutheran church
ADDIS ABABA
11.2012 - 12.2022
- Managed and monitored organisational budgets ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
- Implemented effective cost control measures resulting in significant budget savings.
- Ensured compliance with statutory regulations and internal audit requirements.
- Utilised financial software to streamline budget management and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Developed and executed comprehensive financial strategies to optimise organisational profitability and budget management.
- Directed month-end and year-end financial closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Finance manager
Yegarsaduta Agro Processing Industry
Addis Ababa
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed and executed comprehensive financial strategies to optimise organisational profitability and budget management.
- Supervised and improved internal financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Managed cash flow, forecasts, and financial planning to support operational efficiency and long-term growth.
- Led the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to guide executive decision-making.
- Directed a finance team, providing training and leadership to enhance performance and facilitate career development.
- Implemented advanced financial analysis techniques to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance budget allocation.
- Optimised financial reporting processes by integrating automation tools, resulting in increased accuracy and reduced processing time.
- Implemented effective cost control measures resulting in significant budget savings.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify budget discrepancies and proposed corrective actions.
- Collaborated with auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with statutory financial regulations and standards.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align financial management strategies with organisational goals and ensure sustainable financial health.
- Coordinated cross-departmental financial planning to ensure cohesive budget alignment and resource allocation.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive financial forecasts and reports to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
Finance and Admin Manager
Character Hallmark Acadamy S. C
Addis Ababa
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Developed and executed comprehensive financial strategies to optimise organisational profitability and budget management.
- Supervised and improved internal financial controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Managed cash flow, forecasts, and financial planning to support operational efficiency and long-term growth.
- Led the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to guide executive decision-making.
- Collaborated with auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with statutory financial regulations and standards.
Accountant
Wisdom Micro Financing Institution /vision Fund
Addis Ababa
10.2004 - 09.2012
- Utilised financial software to streamline budget management and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Implemented effective cost control measures resulting in significant budget savings.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify budget discrepancies and proposed corrective actions.
- Supported the preparation and review of annual budgets in alignment with organisational objectives.
- Optimised financial reporting processes by integrating automation tools, resulting in increased accuracy and reduced processing time.
- Prepared detailed financial reports and budget forecasts to support strategic planning.
Project Accountant
Food for the Hungry International Ethiopia
Gonder
05.2004 - 11.2004
- Managed project budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational financial policies and donor requirements.
- Collaborated with project managers to track expenditure and cash flow, ensuring timely fund utilisation and accurate financial reporting.
- Monitored grant allocation and expenditure, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and reporting standards.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements specific to project activities to aid in review and audit processes.
Education
Degree - Accounting and Finance
Sandford international school
Addis AbabaSkills
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning
- Ms office
- Peachtree Accounting software
- Quick Book Accountanting Software
- Global one Accounting software
- Tota Microfinace Solution (TMS) software
Certification
- Loan and Saving Tracking, 07/01/06
- Basic Financial Policies and Procedures of MFI, 08/01/07
- Delivery of Training on Basic Financial Policies and Procedures of MFI, 09/01/07
- Training on Basic Financial Policies and Procedures of MFI, 07/01/08
- Training on Basic Financial Policies and Procedures, 11/01/09
- Completion of Training on Standardization, 07/01/12
- Team Building, 04/01/21
- Customer Skills, 08/01/21
- Communication Skills, Team Building, and Intellectual Skills Training, 07/01/21
- Quick Book Accounting Software, 09/01/21
- Driving licence, Second level
References
- Leykun Alagaw, Sandford International School, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, 251 91 188 7068
- Zelalem Yideg, Character Hallmark Academy S. C, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, 251 0911782634
- Rahel F/Yesus, Wisdom Micro Financing Institution S. C, Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, 251 0911056207
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/19/83
Languages
- Amharic
- Afan Oromo
- English
- Amharic
- Afan Oromo
Timeline
Finance and budget Officer, Finance Coordinator
Sandford international school
05.2016 - 01.2025
Finance manager
Yegarsaduta Agro Processing Industry
11.2015 - 05.2016
Senior Accountant
Fenote Eyesus Evangelical Lutheran church
11.2012 - 12.2022
Finance and Admin Manager
Character Hallmark Acadamy S. C
09.2012 - 10.2015
Accountant
Wisdom Micro Financing Institution /vision Fund
10.2004 - 09.2012
Project Accountant
Food for the Hungry International Ethiopia
05.2004 - 11.2004
Degree - Accounting and Finance
Sandford international school