Mohamed Abdirahman Ahmed
Lawyer, financial advisor and Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Resourceful lawyer, accountant and financial analyst offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Program Manager
SAFER AID INITIATIVE
Nairobi
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
Consultant
CENTRE FOR CONSULTANCY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
NAIROBI
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
- Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Audit Assistant
Ogle and Hassan Associates
Nairobi
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Provided feedback to corporate management concerning findings and recommendations resulting from assessments or projects.
- Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to department.
- Reviewed accounting clients' financial data systems to determine functional compliance.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls.
- Recommended changes in internal audit controls.
- Participated in corporate assessments, examining policies and procedures for inconsistencies.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Developed strategic recommendations for improving processes and reviewed suitability of internal control designs.
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices and bank records.
Clerk
ADAN & WETANGULA COMPANY AND ASSOCIATES
Nairobi
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
- Managed tax drawers, resolved variances and filed company receipts.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Routed business correspondence, documents and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Created reports and developed improvements and enhancements to automate records and file systems.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Arranged meetings and coordinated resources for use by attendees.
Education
J.D. - Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B)
University of Nairobi, School of Law
Parklands 09.2018 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Master of Science in Finance & Investment
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2016 - 12.2022
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Finance
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2012 - 07.2014
Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) Part I & II
KASNEB
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
Performance monitoring
undefinedCertification
Diploma in Project Management
Work Availability
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Quote
Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.
Simone Weil
Timeline
J.D. - Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B)
University of Nairobi, School of Law
09.2018 - 12.2022
Program Manager
SAFER AID INITIATIVE
02.2018 - 05.2022
Fundamentals of Corporate Management
02-2018
Fundamentals of digital marketing
02-2018
Diploma in Project Management
01-2018
Diploma in Accounting - Advanced Controls and Transactions
01-2018
Certificate in Google Ad Sense
12-2017
Consultant
CENTRE FOR CONSULTANCY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Master of Science in Finance & Investment
Kenya Methodist University
01.2016 - 12.2022
Audit Assistant
Ogle and Hassan Associates
08.2014 - 12.2016
Clerk
ADAN & WETANGULA COMPANY AND ASSOCIATES
02.2013 - 07.2014
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Finance
Kenya Methodist University
09.2012 - 07.2014
Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) Part I & II
KASNEB
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