Abdilahi Abdishakuur Omer
ACCA Affiliate With MBA
Mogadishu,BN
Summary
ACCA Affiliate and MBA-qualified finance professional with practical experience in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure, with strong analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a logical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results. Seeking a finance or audit-related role to apply my technical expertise and add value to a dynamic team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Hass Petroleum LPG Uganda
Kampala
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily accounting operations, including ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end closings.
- Prepared accurate financial statements, and ensured compliance with IFRS and internal company policies.
- Reviewed and approved journal entries, invoices, and payment vouchers submitted by junior staff.
- Coordinated internal and external audits, and supported tax reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
- Facilitated training for junior accountants in GAAP standards, elevating overall departmental compliance.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Remittance Transfer Officer
Tawakal Express
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Handled customer cash deposits, withdrawals, and money transfers using company systems.
- Verified customer identification and transaction documents to ensure regulatory compliance
- Reconciled daily transactions and balanced cash drawers to maintain accurate financial records
- Identified and escalated suspicious transactions in accordance with compliance policies.
- Ensured timely settlement of international transfers, and coordinated with partner agents.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities and submitted periodic reports to branch management
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Financial Accountant
Mogadishu Power Supply
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with IFRS.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, including invoice verification and reconciliation.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and maintained accurate general ledger entries.
- Assisted in budgeting and financial forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations, and supported both internal and external audits.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
Accountant (Internship)
Dashen Bank, Yirgalam Branch
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted senior accountants in preparing, editing, and reviewing financial reports and documentation.
- Supported day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including data entry and ledger updates.
- Tracked daily expenses, and participated in budget evaluations and variance analysis.
- Drafted financial summaries and presentations for internal use and reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements and financial records to ensure the accuracy of transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
Education
ACCA Affiliate -
ACCA UK
ACCA Advanced Diploma - Accounting & Business
ACCA UK
01.2023 - 09.2024
MBA - Accounting & Finance
Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)
10.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Hawassa University
05.2018 - 09.2021
Skills
- Financial Reporting (IFRS, UK GAAP), Budgeting & Tax Compliance
- Audit & Assurance, Risk Management, Financial Analysis
- Ethical Conduct (ACCA-aligned), Commercial Awareness, Problem Solving
- Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management
- Advanced Excel expert
Certification
Completed ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills Module -demonstrating competence in ethical decision-making, professional skepticism, communication, and leadership—complementing 9/13 ACCA exam progress.
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Hass Petroleum LPG Uganda
02.2024 - 03.2025
Remittance Transfer Officer
Tawakal Express
05.2023 - 11.2023
ACCA Advanced Diploma - Accounting & Business
ACCA UK
01.2023 - 09.2024
MBA - Accounting & Finance
Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)
10.2021 - 12.2023
Financial Accountant
Mogadishu Power Supply
09.2021 - 02.2022
Accountant (Internship)
Dashen Bank, Yirgalam Branch
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Hawassa University
05.2018 - 09.2021
ACCA Affiliate -
ACCA UK
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