ABDIRAZAK MOHAMED ABDI
Mogadishu
Summary
Highly accomplished Finance and Human Resources leader with over 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, human capital development, and organizational leadership. Skilled in developing and implementing robust financial strategies, budgets, and compliance frameworks while driving HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and retention. Demonstrated expertise in budget preparation, policy development, payroll management, recruitment, and training programs across academic, corporate, and hospitality sectors. Recognized for strong analytical skills, strategic decision-making, and leadership abilities that align finance and HR practices with institutional objectives. Proven track record of building efficient financial systems, leading HR reforms, and fostering sustainable organizational growth. Progressive work experience in budget preparation and Predictions. Extensive knowledge in coordinating with the other agencies for the institution and other agents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and HR Division Director
Capital University of Somalia
09.2021 - Current
Finance Leadership
- Develop, implement, and oversee financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts.
- Manage financial reporting, auditing, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Oversee cash flow, fund management, and investment decisions.
- Develop and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Liaise with external auditors, donors, regulators, and financial institutions.
- Design and implement HR policies, systems, and procedures aligned with best practices.
- Lead talent acquisition, recruitment, and retention strategies.
- Oversee staff induction, training, and professional development programs.
- Manage payroll, compensation, and benefits administration.
- Promote employee engagement, performance management, and organizational culture.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and employee relations best practices.
- Provide strategic advice to senior management on finance and HR matters.
- Lead capacity-building initiatives across the Finance and HR teams.
- Contribute to the development and execution of organizational strategic plans.
- Support risk management and governance frameworks.
Senior Lecturer
01.2015 - Current
- Responsible for all day to day financial system functions.
- Managing Banks reconciliation, arranging to ensure financial transactions and their adjusting.
- Ensure the institution financial policy system to manage cash flow, ensuring the needs for every department.
- Ensuring the accuracy of financial documents, as well as their compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide cost projections and submitting requests for funds on monthly basis.
- Ensuring monthly payment Responsible for closing cash book for every month.
- Ensuring and paying payroll for the institution/ university. Assist preparation for the budgets approving time sheets for delivery, signing payment.
- Checking and approved validity of Invoices, receipts, and all financial supporting documents.
- Participating and training finance department staffs to upgrade and enhance for their skills.
- Managing University staff, including coordinating and supporting the recruitment process.
- On boarding newcomers to the university.
- Determining suitable salaries and remuneration.
- Providing the necessary support systems for payroll requirements.
- Developing adequate induction and training.
Finance and Operation Officer
Capital University of Somalia
08.2014 - 09.2017
Managing Director
The Village Hotel
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Managing the overall payments process, keeping to deadlines, and optimizing the process for maximum efficiency and accuracy.
- Performing all activities related to accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, and processing payments.
- Liaising with vendors and staff members to ensure timely payments and accurate invoices.
- Ensuring proper approval and documentation for payments is complete.
- Keeping records of financial activities organized and accessible.
- Preparing for monthly close, annual audit, and other financial reporting.
- Supporting data entry and recording of financial transactions to maintain an accurate ledger.
- Collaborating with the rest of the Operations team on financial aspects.
- Apply and communicate finance policies to ensure compliance.
- Other projects and responsibilities within the finance team as applicable.
- Development for the Institutional procurement strategy.
- Developing purchasing policies and procedures for the organization.
- Overseeing the purchasing function of the organization.
- Seeking and implementing relevant improvements to purchasing and the supply chain.
- Identification and realization of cost saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Developing and mentoring members of the purchasing team in order to maintain motivation levels and optimize performance.
- Negotiating cost effective contracts with suppliers while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization.
- Creating and managing relationships with suppliers.
- Responsible for the properties overall accounting and financial management requirements.
- Responsible for preparing and reviewing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, operating results.
- Prepare and submits management reports in a timely manner and also ensuring delivery deadlines.
- Able to ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets.
- Monitor and improve hotels operation costs, profitability and manage business risks.
- Responsible to ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotels standard.
General Accountant
Favori LLC
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Manage and monitor accounting procedures for compliance with companies Standard and facilitate external audit requirements.
- Manage all accounting transactions.
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
- Inspection and support validity of Invoices, receipts, and all financial supporting documents.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Ensure the organization payment receipt.
- Preparing monthly report.
Education
Master of Accounting -
IUKL
Kulampur, Malaysia03.2022
Master of General Business Administration- MBA - Management
LINCLON UNIVERSITY COLLAGE
Malaysia02-2016
Bachelor of Accounting -
SIMAD UNIVERSTY
01.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Peach tree
- Accounting Software
- Data Analysis
- SPSS
- Stata
- E-views
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Ms Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Management
- Presentation
- Report Writing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Team Player
Accomplishments
- Financial Management and Controls for Good Financial Grant Practice
- Governance in Grant Management for Good Financial Grant Practice
- Grant Management and Compliance for Good Financial Grant Practice
- Human Resource Management for Good Financial Grant Practice
- Risk Management for Good Financial Grant Practice
Certification
- Certificate of Islamic Finance
- Certificate in Computer Hardware & Software
- Full Package for Computerized Accounting
Languages
Somali
English
Arabic
Key Competencies And Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Peach tree)
- Data Analysis (SPSS, Stata, E-views)
- Financial Management
- Management and Leadership
- Presentation and Report Writing
Timeline
Finance and HR Division Director
Capital University of Somalia
09.2021 - Current
Senior Lecturer
01.2015 - Current
Finance and Operation Officer
Capital University of Somalia
08.2014 - 09.2017
Managing Director
The Village Hotel
04.2014 - 07.2017
General Accountant
Favori LLC
12.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Accounting -
SIMAD UNIVERSTY
Master of Accounting -
IUKL
Master of General Business Administration- MBA - Management
LINCLON UNIVERSITY COLLAGE