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Omar Abdi Dahir

Chief Audit Executive
Mogadishu

Summary

Career Progression Summary

A Qualified chartered accountant (ACCA member) with exceptional proficiency in the use of accounting software packages and extensive experience working in the Somali banking sector. A graduate who majored in accounting and who received an A (first class) on both their bachelor's and master's degrees Having these qualities of competence and efficacy. Seasoned auditor with knowledge of financial procedures. risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

MyBank Limited
Mogadishu

Chief Audit Executive
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepare Internal audit charter and approve from Board of director’s Audit committee
  • Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
  • Make constant recommendations on how to improve internal controls and governance
  • Evaluating the Bank's compliance of both IFRS and (FIL) Financial institutions Law issued 2012 central Bank of Somalia
  • Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance
  • International Standard Auditing (ISA) and Central Bank of Somalia regulations
  • Audit financial statements and assess accounts for accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Leading audit team to Performing audit both test of control and substantive procedures
  • Reporting audit findings and recommending improvements to Board of Directors

MyBank Ltd
Mogadishu

Credit & Investment Manager
10.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Developed MyBank Credit and Investment policy and prepared all documentation templates
  • Implemented IMAL investment Module from start up to onboard function
  • Monitored credit granting and customer creditworthiness to accept or reject the investment Decision
  • Created credit score models to predict risk
  • Prepared useful investment reports to Senior Managements (Board of Director’s Credit Committee)
  • Provided staff training relating with investments decisions and collections
  • Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.

Client Care Accountancy, Auditing Services ltd
Mogadishu

Audit Senior
01.2017 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Planning and analyzing risk related area of audit and report to audit senior
  • Plan and oversee the auditing process
  • Assigning roles to various members of the auditing team
  • Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance
  • Overseeing staff and acting as a middle-man for team needs and requirements
  • Meeting with management and stakeholders to discuss findings and audit outcomes
  • Complying audit finding issues for discussion and preparing minutes
  • Complete audits on time and submit reports to auditing manager
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

University of Somalia, Uniso
Mogadishu

Lecturer And Finance Officer
09.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Finance Assistance Tasks:
  • Processed payroll and reviewed employee deductions
  • Registered Fixed asset and implemented Automated Depreciation
  • Prepared bank reconciliations and tracking outstanding transactions
  • Provide administrative support for Budget preparations
  • Teaching Tasks::
  • I was full, of Somalia (Uniso)
  • Teaching different course with different semesters I also supervised senior graduation project (thesis) above 30 students in Total
  • These are my favorite courses which I was teaching more than 2 years
  • Accounting paper: Taxation, Auditing and Assurance, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting
  • Finance Papers: Financial Management, International Finance

Barwaaqo Cement Company L.LC
Mogadishu

Chief Accountant
04.2011 - 05.2014

Job overview

  • Prepare, analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
  • Report to management regarding the finances of establishment
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.

Barwaaqo Cement Co L.L.C
Mogadishu

Accountant
02.2009 - 03.2010

Job overview

  • Transaction recording to QuickBooks software
  • Closing cash and controlling inventory (stock take)
  • Bank Reconciliation and Adjusting accounts to Draft year-end Financial statements
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK

ACCA Member from Accounting
02.2018 - 12.2022

ACCA
UK

ACCA Certificate of International Auditing (ISA)
06.2022 - 09.2022

University of Madras
India

Master of Commerce ( M.com) from Accountancy
07.2014 - 04.2016

V-Skills India
Chennai India

Certified Business Accountant from Accounting
09.2015 - 02.2016

University of Somalia (Uniso)
Mogadishu Somalia

Bachelor of Accounting & Finance from Accounting
09.2010 - 05.2014

Client Care Accountancy & Auditing Services
Mogadishu Somalia

Computerized AccountingCertificate (QuickBooks AndPeachtree And Sageline50) from Computerized Accounting
07.2012 - 12.2012

Skills

IMAL (Islamic Banking ERP)

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Additional Information

Published Academic Articles about Somali Financial Sector

Travelling

I always enjoy Travelling 

Timeline

ACCA

ACCA Certificate of International Auditing (ISA)
06.2022 - 09.2022

Chief Audit Executive

MyBank Limited
08.2021 - Current

Credit & Investment Manager

MyBank Ltd
10.2020 - 07.2021

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA Member from Accounting
02.2018 - 12.2022

Audit Senior

Client Care Accountancy, Auditing Services ltd
01.2017 - 12.2018

Lecturer And Finance Officer

University of Somalia, Uniso
09.2016 - 01.2017

V-Skills India

Certified Business Accountant from Accounting
09.2015 - 02.2016

University of Madras

Master of Commerce ( M.com) from Accountancy
07.2014 - 04.2016

Client Care Accountancy & Auditing Services

Computerized AccountingCertificate (QuickBooks AndPeachtree And Sageline50) from Computerized Accounting
07.2012 - 12.2012

Chief Accountant

Barwaaqo Cement Company L.LC
04.2011 - 05.2014

University of Somalia (Uniso)

Bachelor of Accounting & Finance from Accounting
09.2010 - 05.2014

Accountant

Barwaaqo Cement Co L.L.C
02.2009 - 03.2010
Omar Abdi DahirChief Audit Executive