Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi
Senior Financial Accountant
Hargeisa,Somaliland
Summary
Results-driven Financial Controller experienced in streamlining financial processes and implementing cost-saving strategies. Achieved operational efficiency through enhanced financial reporting accuracy and improved budget management, while leading teams to foster cross-functional collaboration. Committed to leveraging advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems to drive organisational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
Ileys Enterprises & Detergent Industry Corps
Burao, Togdheer, Somaliland
10.2017 - Current
- Oversaw all financial activities of the company, maintained strong financial management, cost control, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Lead and coordinate the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
- Managed cash flow; presented weekly cash flow forecasts, reviewed bank balances, outstanding checks, and available cash.
- Authorized payments for supplier invoices, bank loans, and payrolls while managing shareholder withdrawals.
- Monitoring and evaluating performance against forecasts and budgets.
- Reconciled all bank statements and monthly financial reports.
- Provided consolidated timely financial reports from the companies’ HQ & branches and submitted to the management and the board of directors.
- Collaborated with all company departments including operations, purchasing and inventory, production, sales and marketing, and human resources to maintain profitability and establish proper internal controls.
- Guided and coordinated finance staff to deliver accurate and concise financial information on schedule.
- Established checklists of standardized operating procedures for the company’s accounting & finance, purchase & Inventory, productions and sales and marketing departments by safeguarding of assets, proper inventory control systems used FIFO method for commodities that have shelf live expire dates.
- Setting up for the proper inventory management and accounting documentation systems employed such as standardized Goods Received Note, Goods Issued Note, Stock Bin cards, and waybills, and Physical inventory count sheets.
- Building and nurturing relationships with key internal and external parties including banks, auditors, and government and other external stake holders.
- Continually seeking to improve productivity and efficiency through the development of processes and controls.
- Managed departmental costs and reduction of costs within the Finance department.
- Coordinate internal and external Audits.
- Developed and maintained internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Provided induction & refreshing training to finance staff in the company’s accounting policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Supervised a team of finance professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture.
- Created effective financial controls that reduced the risk of fraud and mismanagement.
- Leading ILEYS to get ISO 9001:2015 quality management Cerficate from ISO
Admin and Finance Manager
Barre Construction & Housing Firm
Hargeisa, Marodijeex, Somaliland
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Manage day-to-day financial activities including payments, and receipts relating individual activities.
- Reviewed financial accounts information and provided advice on risk prevention and business development strategies.
- Executed the preparation of project contracts, managed budget controls for construction projects, and calculated costs.
- Conducted cost analysis for construction projects to assess financial commitments.
- Implemented procurement procedures for approving material purchases and contract agreements.
- Maintained vendor and subcontractor agreements while tracking project retention percentages to ensure timely completion.
- Prepared and initiated the project contract documents.
- Preparation of monthly payroll and administrating staff holidays and absences.
Finance Officer
Population Service International (PSI Somaliland)
Hargeisa, Marodijeex, Somaliland
05.2009 - 04.2014
- Responsible for maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with donor and PSI policies, supporting budget management, and strengthening internal control systems. Ensuring financial transparency and efficiency in the implementation of PSI health programs in Somaliland.
- Supported preparation and monitoring of project and annual budgets, contributing to financial planning and strategic resource allocation.
- Monitored budget performance and prepared monthly variance analysis reports, facilitating informed decision-making and timely interventions.
- Adhered to donor regulations, followed PSI financial policies, and met local statutory regulations.
- Review expenditures for allowability and proper documentation for the programmatic departments such as procurements, Administrations, and Human resources.
- Conducted training sessions on new accounting software for staff members, enhancing productivity levels.
- Prepared accurate tax statements, ensured timely submission to relevant authorities.
- Enhanced financial transparency by conducting detailed audits on a regular basis.
- Secured company's assets through consistent monitoring of internal controls.
Chief Accountant
Kaah Utility Company in Burao
Burao, Togdheer, Somaliland
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Prepared and submitted monthly and quarterly financial reports to senior management and board of directors.
- Managed financial accounts including budgets and cash flow.
- Performed all the required accounting functions of the organization in conformity with international standard of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Executed banking tasks including deposits, reconciliations, and withdrawals to maintain financial integrity.
- Processed payment activities by verifying supporting documents for staff salary, project advances, and overtime.
- Recorded daily transactions accurately and kept up to date their specific account balances.
- Ensured proper use of financial documents by implementing efficient filing systems.
- Actively participated in decisions related to outgoing planning strategies of the organizations.
Admin and Finance Officer
Horn of Africa Voluntary Organisation (HAVOYOCO) Eastern Regions Sub-Office Burao Somaliland
Burao, Togdheer, Somaliland
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Oversaw finance activities of the organisation, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Prepared staff payrolls, supplier billings, and other related financial reports.
- Processed cash payments, including staff salary payments and supplier billings, to maintain financial liquidity.
- Performed bank reconciliations periodically to ensure accurate financial records.
- Preparing the proper finance documents of the organization such as checks, payment vouchers, receipts and the procurements forms.
- Updated and organized the budget line breakdowns for each program and project within the organization.
- Executed daily transaction record keeping to meet organisational standards.
- Managed relationships between the organisation's departments and its current suppliers.
- Organised and facilitated formal and informal meetings to enhance team collaboration.
- Verified all project staff advances, per diems, and travel expenses to ensure proper allocation.
- Managed daily scheduling of vehicle movements for the staff shuttle to optimise efficiency.
- Administered core office activities to ensure smooth operations.
Team Leader-Emergency Food Relief Interventions
HAVOYOCO Burao Sub-Office
Lascanood, Sool, Somaliland
03.2008 - 04.2008
- Managed project activities to facilitate smooth implementation.
- Managed distribution logistics for food and nutrition supplements to beneficiaries.
- Monitored and evaluated project findings and prepared reports.
- Conducted assessments of target project areas to identify needs.
- Coordinated community mobilization efforts to achieve project goals.
- Developed selection criteria and data collection materials for beneficiaries and final food distribution.
Education
Master's Degree of Financial Management - Finance and Managerial management
Open University
06.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
Amoud University
08.2007
GCSEs - Art
Timacade Secondary School
08.2003
Skills
- I feel very confident in communicating with people from all walks of life I have always taken responsibility for arranging and leading group meetings
- Computer literate adept in the use of Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Nav, Peachtree, QuickBooks and windows customized databases
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular, Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Decision Making skill and working under tight pressure
- ERP system competency
Certification
- Master & BBA Degree Certificates
- ISO 45001:2018 LEAD AUDITOR (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), ISO, 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- Social Marketing Expert
Languages
English
Advanced
Somali
Native
References
ABDIRAHMAN ALI HIRSI Founder and CEO of HASI Consulting Firm Mobile: 063-4417334
Email: buraale10@hotmail.com
ABDILLAHI MOHAMOUD HASSAN Chairman of Havoyoco Organisation Mobile: 063-4407247
MUKHTAR JAMAC MUHURMED Admin & Human Resource Manager ILEYS ENTERPRISES & DETERGENT INDUSTRY CORPs Mobile: 0634353690
Personal Information
Nationality: Somalilander
Timeline
Financial Controller
Ileys Enterprises & Detergent Industry Corps
10.2017 - Current
Admin and Finance Manager
Barre Construction & Housing Firm
05.2014 - 09.2017
Finance Officer
Population Service International (PSI Somaliland)
05.2009 - 04.2014
Chief Accountant
Kaah Utility Company in Burao
07.2008 - 04.2009
Team Leader-Emergency Food Relief Interventions
HAVOYOCO Burao Sub-Office
03.2008 - 04.2008
Admin and Finance Officer
Horn of Africa Voluntary Organisation (HAVOYOCO) Eastern Regions Sub-Office Burao Somaliland
09.2007 - 06.2008
Master's Degree of Financial Management - Finance and Managerial management
Open University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
Amoud University
GCSEs - Art
Timacade Secondary School