SAHAL OTHOWAY ABDI
Nairobi
Summary
Motivated and results-driven Bachelor of Commerce graduate (Human Resource Option) with a solid foundation in accounting, finance, economics, and business management. Skilled in financial analysis, bookkeeping, data entry, and the use of MS Excel and other business software. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business problems. A fast learner with excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities. Committed to developing professional competence and contributing effectively to organizational goals through dedication, integrity, and a proactive approach to tasks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Tasneem General Trading LTD
01.2024 - Current
- Provide overall strategic direction and long-term vision for the company.
- Develop and implement business growth strategies, market expansion plans, and competitiveness initiatives.
- Analyze market trends to identify new business opportunities and evaluate potential risks.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the company to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Establish operational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Ensure smooth coordination across departments including procurement, logistics, sales, and finance.
- Approve budgets, financial plans, and expenditure allocations.
- Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, auditing requirements, and financial reporting obligations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, investors, and partners.
- Negotiate major contracts, trade agreements, and supply chain partnerships.
- Drive customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and quality assurance.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance supervision to senior staff and teams.
- Oversee recruitment, staff development, and performance evaluation processes.
- Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes productivity and professional growth.
Finance and Administration Manager
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Manage financial and administration teams to achieve company financial goals.
- Develop the overall corporate financial goals and objectives.
- Oversee preparation of financial records related to general ledger, payroll, budget, expense, etc.
- Assist in account receivable and payable activities.
- Maintain accurate bank records of cash withdrawals and deposits.
- Follow standard accounting process for financial analysis and reporting activities.
- Evaluate existing accounting system and recommend improvements if required.
- Assist in developing and managing budgeting system.
- Perform account reconciliations and generate financial reports.
- Manage all client accounts for payment settlements.
- Initiate orientation and training programs for employees.
- Monitor and manage expenses within allotted budgets.
- Assist in resource identification, work assignment, performance evaluation, and promotion decision activities.
Accountant
Ocean Energy
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Preparation of company annual reports and financial statements.
- Preparations of vouchers and pay slips.
- Compiling company dividends.
- Manage all accounting transactions.
- Prepare budget forecasts.
- Publish financial statements in time.
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
- Ensure timely bank payments.
- Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
- Report on the company's financial health and liquidity.
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
- Comply with financial policies and regulations.
- Southern Sudan
Bursar
Furaha Mixed Day Secondary School
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Keeping cash book records.
- Reconciling statements.
- Secretary to the school tender committee.
- Preparations of non-teaching staff payrolls.
- Wajir
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource option
Zetech University
01.2025
Higher Diploma - Human Resource Management
The Neww Dimension College
01.2023
Diploma - Personnel Management
NEP Technical Training Institute
01.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Wajir High School
01.2007
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Furaha Primary School
01.2003
Skills
- Excellent hands-on leadership skills with an ability to sustain and lead teams to accomplish objectives
- Ability to communicate confidently, clearly and expressively in English and Swahili languages
- Proven ability to formulate financial budget and track the appropriate utilization of the funds
- Hands-on experience on people management processes including determining and implementing training needs of other staff as well as recruitment, disciplinary actions, performance management and appraisals
- Experienced at creating long-lasting relationships with clients, government agencies as well as other stakeholders
- Exceptional knowledge in financial statement analysis, reporting, gathering financial data, portfolio management, valuation of fixed income investments and derivative securities
- Excellent at liaising with business-related organizations such as banks, cooperatives and other organizations and preparing budget cum systemizing departmental work
- Ability to use MS Office suite, Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, and other computer applications
Languages
English
Somali
Kiswahili
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about reading historical and motivational literature to enhance personal and professional growth.
- Enjoys watching and participating in a variety of sports, including football and basketball, promoting teamwork and leadership.
- Dedicated to traveling and exploring new cultures, which enriches personal experiences and broadens professional perspectives.
Timeline
Director
Tasneem General Trading LTD
01.2024 - Current
Finance and Administration Manager
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2022
Accountant
Ocean Energy
05.2012 - 04.2015
Bursar
Furaha Mixed Day Secondary School
01.2012 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource option
Zetech University
Higher Diploma - Human Resource Management
The Neww Dimension College
Diploma - Personnel Management
NEP Technical Training Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Wajir High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Furaha Primary School