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Najma Abdullahi Mohamed

Mogadishu

Summary

I hold a Master's degree in Islamic Finance Practice from the Global University of Islamic Finance (INCEIF) in Malaysia. With a solid background in finance, human resource management, and accounting education, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. As a driven and talented individual with exceptional learning capabilities, I am actively seeking opportunities to contribute my skills, knowledge, and experience that promotes professional growth. Over the course of eight years, I have accumulated valuable experience in finance and human resources through my work with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), government institutions and the United Nations . Additionally, I am an effective problem solver and possess excellent communication skills, enabling me to effectively collaborate and convey information

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Associate

UNOPS
01.2023 - Current

1. Administration of budgets and cost-recovery system
● Preparation and modifications of budgets for projects,
● Presentation of researched information for planning and status of office’s financial
resources
● Provision of inputs for implementation of cost-saving and reduction strategies in
consultation with the office management.
● Preparation of cost sharing and trust fund agreements, follow up on contributions within
the office’s resource mobilization efforts

2. Accounting. Payments, Payroll

● Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for
projects; preparation of all types of vouchers; Pay Cycle and payments execution.
● Proper receipting of goods, services, and establishment of accruals.
● Review of payment requests including supporting documents against the annual work
plan.
● Timely accounts closure
● Timely response to HQ requests to resolve financial data issues.

3. Office cash management

● Alternate to the supervising Finance Associate/Senior Finance Associate for timely
review of cash position for local accounts to ensure sufficient funds on hand for
disbursements. Timely identification and recording of receipts for income application.
● Alternate to the supervising Finance Associate/Senior Finance Associate for timely
preparation of monthly cash flow forecast for use by Operations Manager/ Finance
Analyst. Liaison with clients to obtain estimate of their cash requirement.
● Effecting of operational Advances after submission of the reconciliation and settlement
of the previous advances.

Finance Officer

The HALO TRUST
11.2021 - 11.2021

- Budget preparation and maintaining.
- Review and implement financial policies.
- Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget.
-Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes.
-Processing of payments for staff salaries, food allowances, third party
suppliers and Government Inland Revenue tax .

-Support location staff to ensure that all financial information is accurate
and up to date, and that HALO Trust SOPs are correctly followed
-Supervise Halo Somalia Finance Department ensuring clear and transparent
accounting of all financial transactions
-Provide support and capacity-building training to the staff
-Supervise the work of the finance assistant in executing all the tasks outlined

Finance and HR Officer

The Halo Trust
03.2017 - 10.2021


- Ensuring staff employment contracts are signed and filed properly
-Management and maintenance of HR database ensuring up-to-date
HR information at all times.
-Process monthly Payroll including all bonuses, fines,Medical claims

Reconcile bank statements and budget preparation & review.
- Review and implement financial policies
- Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget.
- Budget preparation and maintaining

Finance Assistant

The Halo Trust
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • Keep accurate records for all daily transactions
    - Prepare balance sheets
    - Reconcile bank statements
    - Assist with budget preparation
    - Review and implement financial policies
    - Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget

HR Assistant

Mogadishu Municipality –
01.2013 - 05.2015

- Prepare recruitment and new-hire packets.
- Initiate and maintain physical and computerized departmental files
- Orders office supplies, organizes and arranges for HR meetings and events, handle
travel and department professional development needs.
- Conduct performance management process with all team members as requested.

Education

Master Degree - Islamic Finance

Global of Islamic Finance University
01.2020

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Simad University
01.2015

High School Diploma - Natural Science Program

Banadir-Zone School
01.2011

Skills

  • Accounting principles
  • Standards
  • Budgeting
  • Cash Flow management
  • Tax preparations
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Auditing skills
  • Financial reporting and control
  • Forecasting
  • Risk analysis and management
  • Monthly Reporting
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Cost accounting
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Controls

Education Level

Master Degree

Personal Information

  • Age: 27
  • Place of Birth: Mogadishu
  • Title: Finance Associate
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Married

References

Name: Hamdi Yusuf

Title: Finance coordinator 

Email: Hamdi.yusuf@halosom.org

Name: Mohamed Roble Ali

Title: HR officer 

Email. : mohamedr@unops.org

Name: Mohamed Hassan Employer: NRC
Title: BRCiS M&E Manager Phone:+252616096717
Email: Muhamed.hassan@nrc.no

Languages

somali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Finance Associate

UNOPS
01.2023 - Current

Finance Officer

The HALO TRUST
11.2021 - 11.2021

Finance and HR Officer

The Halo Trust
03.2017 - 10.2021

Finance Assistant

The Halo Trust
09.2015 - 02.2017

HR Assistant

Mogadishu Municipality –
01.2013 - 05.2015

Master Degree - Islamic Finance

Global of Islamic Finance University

Bachelor Degree - Accounting

Simad University

High School Diploma - Natural Science Program

Banadir-Zone School
Najma Abdullahi Mohamed