ABEL HAILU
Addis Ababa
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Finance Officer with over 5 years of extensive experience in project coordination, commercial leadership, and financial auditing. Proven expertise in managing complex projects, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving strategic financial initiatives. Adept at securing funding, implementing technology solutions, and achieving revenue milestones. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, develop and execute strategic plans, and ensure alignment with industry best practices. Highly proficient in client management, communication, and the use of Microsoft Office and Excel. Fluent in both Amharic and English, I am committed to leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to the success and growth of a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Abyssinia Cement
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
- Understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs
- Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
- Controlled expenditures by regulating change requests and project activities to decrease overruns and delays.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Operation & Commercial Lead
Shishir Addis Trading PLC
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Plan, develop, implement and direct the organization's operational & fiscal functions
- Improve the planning and budgeting process on continual basis & discussing with other partners
- Evaluate the company's financial, operational, sales & marketing structures to plan for continual improvements and a continual increase in operating efficiencies
- Created annual project plans, defining scope and forecasting revenue to continuously evaluate feasibility.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, focusing on mutually beneficial terms and long-term partnerships.
- Built a strong network of industry contacts through active participation in professional associations and networking events.
Senior Audit Associate
HST General Partnership
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Performed extensive assessments of accounts, including payables and receivables, equity, debt, PPE, and revenue to verify accuracy of financial reports
- Developing strategies for junior auditors to improve their work outputs
- Submitting audits and reports in a timely manner for further analysis by management.
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
- Identified potential risk areas and provided recommendations to mitigate risks, protecting clients from potential financial loss.
- Streamlined the audit process by developing customized templates that increased productivity without sacrificing quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Addis Ababa University School of Commerce
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07.2018
Skills
Agile Team Building
Client Management Communication
Microsoft Excel
Project Coordination
Detail Oriented
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Increased revenue
- Achived a sales milestone in a recent budget quarter by implementing various stratagies
- Implemented technology
- Implemeted ERP technology useful for smooth workflow and realtime report
Languages
Amharic
Native
English
Proficient
Personal Information
Phone Number +251-954272462 (ETH)
+971-527257912 (UAE)
Email Abelhailu9713@Gmail.com
LinkedIn abelhailu9713
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Abyssinia Cement
03.2023 - 03.2024
Operation & Commercial Lead
Shishir Addis Trading PLC
05.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Audit Associate
HST General Partnership
08.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Addis Ababa University School of Commerce
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