Mesfin Manalo
Financial Management specialist (consultant)
Tercha,Dawro,South West Ethiopia Region
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Summary
Results-driven Financial Management Consultant with proven success in financial analysis, budget management, and compliance. Adept at facilitating workshops and collaborating with teams to implement best practices in financial reporting.
Detail-oriented consultant specializing in financial analysis and reporting. Noteworthy track record in managing budgets and ensuring compliance, with a commitment to optimizing financial processes and driving impactful decision-making.
Dynamic financial professional skilled in analyzing data to drive strategic planning and resource management. Expertise in budget oversight and compliance, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial performance and achieve organizational goals.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Financial Management Consultant
LonAdd HR Consultancy PLc on behalf of World Bank
Tercha, South west Ethiopia Regional Health bureau, Ethiopia
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzed financial data to support project initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting activities and ensure compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports on financial performance for stakeholder presentations and discussions.
- Assisted in the implementation of best practices for financial management and reporting standards.
- Facilitated workshops to train clients on effective financial management techniques and tools.
- Collaborated with external auditors during audits of financial records in order to ensure accuracy.
- Assessed the impact of regulatory changes on businesses' finances and advised them accordingly.
- Provided advice on accounting, taxation, budgeting, cash flow management, investments, and other financial matters.
- Provided guidance on how best to manage resources given limited budgets or funding sources.
- Created detailed reports of findings and presented solutions to clients in a timely manner.
- Maintained complete and timely financial documentation, conducted internal audits and communicated corporate finances to executive management.
- Verified funding availability before approving major financial transactions or hiring of permanent staff members.
- Advised department heads on budget concerns and mentored managers on budget maintenance and financial controls.
- Reviewed, analyzed and approved financial reports, monitored accounts and generated overall spending and business forecasts.
- Directed review of internal controls and service quality.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
- Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
Senior Project Accountant (ESPES-IPF) World bank
South NNPRS Bureau of Finance
Hawassa
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Managed project budgets and forecasts for financial reporting accuracy.
- Reviewed financial statements for compliance with local government regulations.
- Developed financial models to assess project viability and risks.
- Trained accountants at zonal, woreda, and city administration levels on budget management, disbursement, cash management and control systems, accounting systems, and legal frameworks.
- Conducted audits on project expenditures to maintain budgetary integrity.
- Streamlined invoicing processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project status and financial updates with stakeholders.
- Maintained project-related records, contracts and change orders.
- Compiled monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for year-end tax purposes.
- Authorized transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts.
- Confirmed accuracy of record expenses, revenues and capital expenditures to produce accurate cash flow reporting.
- Processed invoices and requested funding from local, state and federal funding agencies.
- Communicated with project management and professionals to monitor job progress cost reporting.
- Collaborated with project personnel to set up records with contract status dates and project-specific contact information.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Created purchase orders, subcontracts and change order requests.
- Developed and maintained detailed spreadsheets for tracking income and expenditures.
- Participated in the development of long-term financial plans for projects.
- Provided support with auditing processes related to project finances.
- Managed accounts receivable functions including collections efforts when needed.
- Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on project budget performance.
- Drafted financial documents such as contracts, purchase orders.
- Monitored project expenses to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Analyzed actual costs versus estimated costs for projects.
- Reviewed and reconciled project accounts to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Conducted variance analysis between actual results and forecasts and budgets.
- Performed cost analysis activities related to new projects or initiatives.
- Developed and oversaw project accounting systems.
- Presented labor budgeting documents and proposals to financial department.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
Administrative and Finace head
Dawro Development Association
Tercha, Dawro
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Treasury Officer
Dawro Finance and Economic Development Department
Tercha, Dawro
12.2008 - 12.2013
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends and variances in expenditures.
- Assisted in preparing monthly cash position reports for senior management review.
- Implemented internal controls to enhance the accuracy of financial data processing.
- Collaborated with auditors during financial audits to provide necessary documentation.
- Trained staff on treasury management systems and best practices for efficiency.
- Created and maintained a database of daily transactions, including payments, receipts, transfers and investments.
- Monitored compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies related to treasury operations.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved cash flow management practices.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets by analyzing revenue sources versus expenses.
- Reviewed banking documents such as loan agreements, letters of credit and other related documents.
- Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits to verify accuracy of financial records.
- Developed and implemented treasury policies, procedures and controls.
- Maintained relationships with internal departments such as accounting, finance, legal and tax teams.
- Provided advice on cash management techniques to optimize liquidity positions.
- Analyzed balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate reporting of the organization's assets and liabilities.
- Calculated and monitored cash flow position, ensuring sufficient funds are available for operations.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
Disbursement Head
Dawro Finance and Economic Development Department
Tercha, Dawro
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Grand College
Hawassa07-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa University Commerce
Addis Ababa07-2008
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment and internal controls
- Project finance management
- Financial reporting
- Cash flow management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Verbal communication
- Team management
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
Certification
- PRINCE2 Foundation Training Certificate awarded by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UNOPS from September 1 to September 5, 2025
- Peachtree Accounting Diploma (PC Diploma) awarded by Sami Computer Center, training conducted from October 1, 2012, to January 1, 2013
- Training of Trainers (TOT) certificate awarded through a joint collaboration of the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and the Ethiopian Civil Service University, from July 25 to August 2, 2019
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) provided for 40 hours, held from August 12 to 16, 2024, and Advanced Excel provided for 40 hours, held from August 17 to 21, 2024, awarded by the Ethiopian Civil Service University
Languages
Amharic
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Financial Management Specialist (Consultant)
Interest: reading books on leadership and financial management
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Financial Management Consultant
LonAdd HR Consultancy PLc on behalf of World Bank
08.2023 - Current
Senior Project Accountant (ESPES-IPF) World bank
South NNPRS Bureau of Finance
02.2014 - 08.2023
Administrative and Finace head
Dawro Development Association
01.2013 - 01.2014
Treasury Officer
Dawro Finance and Economic Development Department
12.2008 - 12.2013
Disbursement Head
Dawro Finance and Economic Development Department
09.2008 - 12.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Grand College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa University Commerce