Wondimu Legesse
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. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Results-driven Finance Manager experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manger
Wondimu & Banchayhu Authorized Accounting Partners
02.2018 - Current
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
Finance Assistant
Berhe Hagosse Import Export
01.2018 - Current
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Enhanced overall financial management, providing timely and accurate reports to senior staff members.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Supported year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year.
- Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Peachtree Accounting software .
- Assisted in budget preparation for streamlined financial planning and forecasting.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve any financial discrepancies or irregularities.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Increased efficiency with thorough maintenance of financial records and documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, safeguarding both company data and client privacy.
- Reduced discrepancies in accounts receivable by closely monitoring customer payments and following up on overdue balances.
- Streamlined vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
- Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
- Contributed to improved cash flow management, preparing regular cash flow projections for review by senior finance staff.
- Optimized finance workflows by identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing necessary changes.
- Resolved discrepancies in financial data to increase accuracy and reduce potential backlogs.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Finance Assistant
Tadesse Desta Import Export
01.2010 - Current
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Enhanced overall financial management, providing timely and accurate reports to senior staff members.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Supported year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year.
- Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
- Assisted in budget preparation for streamlined financial planning and forecasting.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve any financial discrepancies or irregularities.
- Increased efficiency with thorough maintenance of financial records and documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, safeguarding both company data and client privacy.
- Streamlined vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
- Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
- Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols
- Improved financial accuracy by diligently reviewing and reconciling monthly bank statements.
- Resolved discrepancies in financial data to increase accuracy and reduce potential backlogs.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
- Pitched in to assist with special projects and additional tasks.
- Strengthened financial controls by implementing new procedures to prevent errors or fraudulent activities.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to billing or account status issues.
- Facilitated internal audits with comprehensive preparation of required financial documents.
Finance Head
Lemlem Tesfau Import Export
07.2012 - 01.2022
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Improved financial performance through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenues.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Led successful negotiations on financing terms, resulting in lower interest rates and improved cash flow for the organization.
- Implemented internal controls for enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements and reduced errors in reporting.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Optimized resource allocation by identifying cost-saving opportunities through detailed expense analysis.
Finance Manager
Robera Private Limited Company
06.2009 - 02.2011
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Championed best practices in financial management through ongoing training programs for staff members.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Reviewed and approved capital expenditure requests, aligning with corporate objectives.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Unity University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia03.2008
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa Commercial College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia08.1992
Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
- Internal Controls
- Financial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Credit analysis
- Performance Analysis
- Customer relationship development
- Coaching and training
- Staff Training
- Tax Compliance
- Cost accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- IFRS Knowledge
- Mentoring and training
- Revenue Recognition
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Financial Reporting
- Customer Service
- Accounting management
- Critical Thinking
- Fraud prevention
- Team Building Leadership
- Willing to Learn
- Internal Controls and Reporting Systems
- Risk Analysis
- Asset Control
- Financial Information Systems
- Reporting familiarity
- Skilled in Peachtree Accounting software
Certification
-From Ethiopian Management Institute - Information System & technology training from May 24,2004 to June 4,2004
-From Ethiopian Management Institute- Internal Audit from Feb.15 , 2099 to Feb . 26, 2099
-From Ethiopian Management Institute -Business Process Re-engineering from Jan.11/2008 to Jan14/2008
-From City Government of Addis Ababa Education Bureau
Peachtree Accounting 40 hours
-Addis Ababa University College of Business & Economics School of commerce IFRS from July 8 , 2017 - August 12, 2017 for 60 hours
Timeline
Finance Manger
Wondimu & Banchayhu Authorized Accounting Partners
02.2018 - Current
Finance Assistant
Berhe Hagosse Import Export
01.2018 - Current
Finance Head
Lemlem Tesfau Import Export
07.2012 - 01.2022
Finance Assistant
Tadesse Desta Import Export
01.2010 - Current
Finance Manager
Robera Private Limited Company
06.2009 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Unity University
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa Commercial College
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