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SAAID SULEYMAN
Senior Project And Finance Manager
GAROWE
Summary
Dynamic project management and finance professional with over 8 years of experience in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and procurement. Proven expertise in coordinating fund disbursement, monitoring project budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while maintaining general ledgers and preparing tax returns. Strong analytical skills facilitate effective interpretation of financial data for management reports, supported by a solid foundation in finance, accounting, administrative functions, and information technology. Committed to excellence in fast-paced environments, demonstrating leadership in MEAL management and procurement while fostering collaboration and adaptability within high-performing teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Program and Finance Assistant
Ministry Of Interior Federal Affairs and Democratization
01.2019 - Current
- Overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations
- Develop detailed project work plans and schedules.
- Coordinate activities among stakeholders, partners, and implementing agencies.
- Ensure compliance with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Preparing financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements
- Facilitate technical assistance and capacity building.
- Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols
- 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
- They are performing audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Staying up-to-date on accounting laws and 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.
- 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
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
- Maintained monthly procurement plan to support timely supply and delivery of quality supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring orders and addressing any delays or discrepancies promptly.
- Organized distribution plans, delivery locations and technical specifications for [Product or service].
- Provided purchase information to support budget planning, expenditures and financial commitments.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing efficient organizational systems and reducing order processing time.
- Participated in committee meetings, prepared minutes and submitted to leadership for approval.
- Supported procurement team in executing bid evaluations, identifying the most cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality expectations.
- Established strong relationships within industry networks to stay informed about updates in regulations or technology advancements that may impact procurement decisions.
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Streamlined vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships.
Accountant
Manam Research and Consultant Firm
01.2023 - 06.2024
- 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
- Half day duties
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
Procurement and Warehousing
UNICEF
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Procurement and warehousing workshop by UNICEF in 2020
PDRC
06.2019 - 06.2019
- 2019. Statistical analysis training by MOPIC in
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 - Banking And Finance
Kampala University
GAROWE, Somalia11.2025
Bachelor of Public Administration - Public Administration
East Africa University
Bosaso, Somalia06-2018
Diploma - Computer Science
University of Bosaso
Bosaso, Somalia06.2017
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Financial forecasting
Cash management
Asset management
Yearly reporting
Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
Administrative or Clerical
Supply Chain and Logistics
Strategy and Planning
Hardworking attitude
Time Management
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Finance
Information Technology
Written Communications
General Management
Leadership
Ability to Work in a Team
Degreed Accounting
Bookkeeping, Office Management
Business Operations and General Business
Construction Non-Laborer
Monthly reporting
Invoice management
Interests
Timeline
Accountant
Manam Research and Consultant Firm
01.2023 - 06.2024
Procurement and Warehousing
UNICEF
01.2020 - 01.2020
PDRC
06.2019 - 06.2019
Program and Finance Assistant
Ministry Of Interior Federal Affairs and Democratization
01.2019 - Current
Data Collector Enumerator
Garowe and Eyl Nugal
04.2018 - 06.2018
Diploma - Computer Science
University of Bosaso
Master of Business Administration - Banking And Finance
Kampala University
Bachelor of Public Administration - Public Administration
East Africa University