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SAAID SULEYMAN

GAROWE,Somalia

Summary

Results-driven Administration and Finance professional with 6 years of experience in human resources management and financial operations. Skilled in overseeing HR functions, including employee relations, organizational development, and policy implementation, while also managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and procurement. Proficient in coordinating fund disbursement, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring compliance with both HR regulations and accounting standards.

Experienced in conducting needs assessment surveys and adept at working under pressure while collaborating effectively across teams. Possesses a strong foundation in finance, degreed accounting, and administrative functions, complemented by expertise in information technology. Demonstrated leadership in MEAL management and procurement, with a commitment to delivering excellence in both HR and finance roles. Well-versed in benefits administration, legal compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Forward-thinking with superior problem-solving, conflict management, and organizational skills, dedicated to fostering a high-performance workforce while optimizing financial performance

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Procurement Assistant

Ministry Of Interior Federal Affairs and Democratization
GAROWE
02.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations.
  • Preparing financial statements, such as balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Reconciling bank statements.
  • Coordinate with the donor and the ministry to ensure timely fund disbursement, and monitor project budgets and expenditures.
  • Closing the cash and voucher books at the end of each month, and at the year's end.
  • Analyzing financial data and preparing reports for management.
  • They are performing audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Staying up to date on accounting laws, regulations, and concerns.
  • Maintaining the general ledger.
  • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
  • Preparing tax returns
  • Storing documents in the system
  • Maintain an office filing system, and assist in archiving.
  • Maintained and updated project files, including project progress reports, work plans, and budgets.
  • Track project expenditures and monitor expenditures using available analytic tools.
  • Draft amendments to project agreements, work plans, and contractual aspects of projects with implementing partners for approval.
  • Follow up on the submission of financial reports.
  • Effectively managed and delegated tasks among assistant coaches and players' parents
  • Developed and implemented effective policies and procedures for HR, finance, and other administrative functions.
  • Collaborated with accounting and finance teams to create monthly and quarterly financial reports
  • Participated in vendor evaluation processes based on criteria such as quality, cost effectiveness.
  • Prepared and reviewed purchase and requisition orders, maintaining compliance with board rules.
  • Developed strategies to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Prepared purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents related to purchasing activities.
  • Coordinated with finance and accounting to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Accountant

Manam Research and Consultant Firm
GAROWE
01.2023 - Current
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations
  • Preparing financial reports
  • Requesting Budget planning for each activity
  • Preparing invoice and receipt and also per deem
  • Bank statement preparing
  • Filing docs
  • Storing financial documents in an offline system

MEAL

Somali Institute for Technology
01.2021 - Current
  • 2021 MEAL Management

Human Resources Administrator

Ministry of interior,Federal affairs and democratization-
GAROWE, Puntland State-Somalia
08.2018 - 12.2022
  • Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Completed reports and employment forms.
  • Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
  • Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and conducted onboarding orientations.
  • Acted as a liaison between employees and upper-level management when needed.
  • Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Processed payroll accurately and on time, including calculating deductions and taxes.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to employment practices.
  • Assisted with annual HR budget preparation and monitoring expenses.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Monitored compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to theDirectors to make hiring recommendations.
  • Guided on employee relations issues such as performance management, disciplinary action, grievances.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Participated in salary surveys and analyzed compensation data to ensure market competitiveness.
  • Monitored employee performance evaluation processes, ensuring timely completion and feedback delivery.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Procurement and Warehousing

UNICEF
Garowe
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Procurement and warehousing workshop by UNICEF in 2020

Data Collector Enumerator

Garowe and Eyl Nugal
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Providing writing points of data
  • Coordinating and implementing activities
  • Preparing weekly reports at field during a visit
  • Developing and implementing surveys for needs assessment in settlement areas
  • Keeping updated information on access to basic services (water, sanitation, health education) in Households settlements of EYL, WARGADUUD, HASBAHALE and other areas near Eyl district and carrying out regular participatory assessment

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Kampala University
GAROWE
07-2025

Bachelor of Public Administration -

East Africa University
Bosaso
07.2024

Diploma -

Wharton school of the university of Pennsylvania
Online
01.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Africa Humanitarian Institute
Garowe
08-2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Microsoft Office
  • Finance
  • Degreed Accounting
  • Administrative or Clerical
  • Information Technology
  • Bookkeeping
  • Office Management
  • Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Written Communications
  • Business Operations
  • General Business
  • Strategy and Planning
  • General Management
  • Construction
  • Non-Laborer
  • Hardworking attitude
  • Lectures and discussions
  • Payroll administration
  • Human resource management
  • Team-building activities
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Hobbies and Interests

  • Chess
  • Swimming
  • Football
  • Reading

Career Experience

  • Finance and Procurement Assistant, Ministry Of Interior Federal Affairs and Democratization, GAROWE, Somalia, 01/2019, Present, Overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, Preparing financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements, Reconciling bank statements, Coordinate with donor and ministry to ensure timely fund disbursement and monitor project budgets and expenditures, Closing the cash and Voucher books at the end of each month and End of the year, Analyzing financial data and preparing reports for management, Performing audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, Staying up-to-date on accounting laws and regulations, Maintaining the general ledger, Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, Preparing tax returns, Storing documents in the system, Maintain an office filing system and assist in archiving, Maintain and update project files, including projects progress reports, work plans, and budgets, Track project expenditures and monitor expenditures using available analytic tools, Draft amendments to project agreements, work plans, and contractual aspects of projects with implementing partners for approval, Follow up on the submission of financial reports, Effectively managed and delegated tasks among assistant coaches and players' parents, Developed and implemented effective policies and procedures for HR, finance, and other administrative functions, Collaborated with accounting and finance teams to create monthly and quarterly financial reports
  • Accountant, Manam Research and Consultant Firm, GAROWE, Somalia, 01/2023, Present, Overseeing day-to-day operations, Preparing financial reports, Requesting Budget planning for each activity, Preparing invoice and receipt and also per diem, Bank statement preparing, Filing docs, Storing financial documents in an offline system
  • MEAL, Somali Institute for Technology, 01/2021, Present, 2021 MEAL Management
  • Data Collector Enumerator, Garowe and Eyl Nugal, 04/2018, 06/2018, Providing writing points of data, Coordinating and implementing activities, Preparing weekly reports at field during a visit, Developing and implementing surveys for needs assessment in settlement areas, Keeping updated information on access to basic services (water, sanitation, health education) in Households settlements of EYL, WARGADUUD, HASBAHALE and other areas near Eyl district and carrying out regular participatory assessment
  • Procurement and Warehousing, UNICEF, Garowe, Somalia, 01/2020, 12/2020, Procurement and warehousing workshop by UNICEF in 2020

Affiliations

  • I founded the Somali Development Network, and I provided free training to local governments like Garowe and Armo, to improve the quality of workers in those districts.
  • I have committed to donating blood every six months to support our community and help those in need at local hospitals. This initiative reflects my dedication to saving lives and contributing to the well-being of our people.

Timeline

Finance and Procurement Assistant

Ministry Of Interior Federal Affairs and Democratization
02.2023 - Current

Accountant

Manam Research and Consultant Firm
01.2023 - Current

MEAL

Somali Institute for Technology
01.2021 - Current

Procurement and Warehousing

UNICEF
01.2020 - 12.2020

Human Resources Administrator

Ministry of interior,Federal affairs and democratization-
08.2018 - 12.2022

Data Collector Enumerator

04.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Business Administration -

Kampala University

Bachelor of Public Administration -

East Africa University

Diploma -

Wharton school of the university of Pennsylvania

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Africa Humanitarian Institute
SAAID SULEYMAN