Abdullahi Abdi Muhumed

Telephone no: +252 615 020 575 Email: adeyare111@gmail.com

Personal Profile
I am a highly energetic and analytic-minded professional. I have over 3 years of experience having worked as a
Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, and later as Finance Coordinator at Centre for Research and Integrated
Development, Mogadishu, Somalia. I am adept at financial principles, financial standards, preparing financial
statements, bank reconciliation statements, monitor daily cash transactions, and record all financial activity. I am
skilled at efficient project management through diligent resource allocation and monitoring and evaluation and
specialize in taking a solution-based approach for meeting project requirements and exceeding organization
expectations. I have a charismatic personality skilled at developing and implementing the project and program
initiatives that drive growth, achieve organization objectives, and change the lives of the target audiences. I am a
proven team leader with exemplary corporate sense accompanied by a strong presentation, interpersonal, and
collaboration skills. I aim to add value through designing, directing, and managing a company-wide process of
management, learning, and development, all of which facilitate organizational effectiveness and growth.
Education
Master of Business Administration in Project Management
2018 - 2020
Lincoln, University, Malaysia
Bachelor in Business Administration
2014 - 2017
Daru- Salaam University, Somalia
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
2010 - 2013
Studied Sheikh Ali High School

Professional
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Qualifications
2019 - 2020: Diploma in Financial Management; Smart Institute for Training and Consultancy
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2020: Certified Financial Management for Development Professional
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2020: Certified Project Management for Development Professional
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2019: Certificate in Project Cycle Management and Reporting; Institute of Training and Professional Skills Development

Skills
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Communication Skills: I communicate very well both orally and in writing. Possess good presentation skills and people
handling techniques.
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Financial Skill: I am skilled in measuring financial risks and then developing and implementing strategies to minimize that
risk. Advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions.
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Development and Operational Effectiveness: I can lead strategic planning, results-based management, and
reporting. Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches that expand the
range of programs.
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Project Planning and Management: I am knowledgeable in the preparation of project schedules, planning, and
monitoring its ongoings by ensuring compliance with strategies and policies to ensure its success in
implementation.
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Flexibility: I can fit into most environments, maintain calm under pressure, and can adapt well to changes in the workplace.
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Organization and Planning: I am a highly organized individual who handles all tasks in a methodical and timely
manner. Very good at planning, reviewing, strategizing, and running operations.
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Leadership and Management Skills: I am a goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently
motivates, mobilizes and coaches team members to meet high-performance standards
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Problem Solving and Decision Making: I can analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternatives, find a solution; and
understand how and when to make a choice.

Work Experience
May 2019 - May 2020 Centre for Research and Integrated Development, Mogadishu, Somalia
Position: Finance Coordinator
Responsibilities:
 Cooperated with project coordinator/manager in preparing monthly cash flow data.
 Ran financial reports according to CeRID and donor requirements.
 Participated in preparation of the new budget and budget revision in collaboration with the finance
manager.

 Facilitated all audit processes in the mission and coordinate all audit issues are followed up and resolved to a
conclusion.

 Followed up on donors, partners, vendors, coordinators, and staff issues as ensuring they are addressed
promptly.

 Verified costs booked in Navision in terms of the nature of expenditure, description, legibility. Supporting
Mission accountants in this respect.
 Participated in updating projects basket, verifying, and accepting allocation files.

 Attended procurement committee meetings (setting up selection criteria and tender opening and
evaluation).

 Verified and approving payments related mission bank account payment.

 Monitored project budget realization using available tools.
 Performed any other duties as directed and instructed by the direct supervisor.
Jan 2018 - Mar 2019 Islamic Relief, Mogadishu, Somalia
Position: Finance Officer
Responsibilities:

 Created cost and PO Invoices in IR Dynamics ensuring that all the necessary supporting documents are fully
approved.

 Followed up pending invoices in the system and inform budget holders on the status of the invoices.
 Reviewed staff expense reports and process payments for staff claims.
 Reviewed and post partner expenses in IR Dynamics monthly.
 Monitored the liquidity levels of the field offices and ensure that the cash requests are done on time.
 Reviewed monthly payroll.
  Coordinated with the area finance staff to ensure adequate liquidity request is prepared, compiled, and
forwarded to the finance specialist.
 Trained new finance and non-finance staff regarding finance procedures and IR Dynamics finance module
budgeting and reporting.

 Supported the finance team leader in monthly review meetings and monitor actual spending. Support the
finance team leader on a review of donor budget preparation and revision of the same.

 Supported in the implementation of recommendations raised through internal and external audits,
compliance audits.
 Support the finance team leader in the internal and external audit process.

 Coordinated with the finance team leader and HR department to ensure all taxes related to staff salaries are
paid promptly to the relevant departments.
 Supported the finance team leader in coordinating with the procurement.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 International Rescue Committee, Mogadishu, Somalia

Position: Finance Assistant
Key Achievements:
 Successfully responded to over 85 customer calls daily and solved 90% of their concerns.
Responsibilities:
 Ensured recording and filled IRDA, POA, Signature verification, and other compliance documents to
maintain an adequate filing system of financial documents.

 Ensured adequate petty cash is kept in office to cater to small-time expenditures as per the Finance
procedures.

 Conducted daily cash counts for office and submit the cash count sheets to HoB/HoFA.

 Prepared monthly cash counts for office on the last working day of the month and submit to the Finance
office/Area finance coordinator.

 Supported the finance officer to update commitment cash book in coordination with
Administration, Procurement/Logistics departments, bi-weekly to ensure all Finance obligations are
entered in the cash book.

 Supported the finance officer in liaison with the Logistics department, prepare commitment lists every
month for financial obligations already entered into but not captured in financial reports.
 Produced monthly and quarterly reports as required by HoB/HoFA/management as and when required.

Additional Information
Training and Workshop
 Procurement and Logistics at Training Yaza Training
 Monitoring and Evaluation at Yaza Training
 Excel Accounting Training
 Transparency International way-Preventing corruption in Humanitarian Aid
 Camp management training Peace education training
Seminars and Conferences
 Attended Financial Management at Nairobi 1/12/2019
Hobbies and Interests
 Traveling, Community Service, Socializing
 Referees
Shafici Hassan
Finance Manager, Farah Islamic Relief, Mogadishu
Telephone no: +252 618 151 331
Email: shaafe2014@gmail.com

Mohamed Abdi Hassan

Finance Coordinator, IRC, Mogadishu
Telephone no: +252 616 247 739
Email: hassanniito@gmail.com

Adan Farah Osman

Finance Officer, CeRID, Somalia
Telephone no: +252 614 449 849
Email: afosman2010@gmail.com