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Bai Murad Hassan

@baimuradhassan1

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Finance leader driving forecasting, automation, and strategic financial insights.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a strategic finance role where I can lead forecasting, automation, and cross-functional financial planning to improve cash flow, reporting accuracy, and decision-making.

I am a finance leader with 13+ years of experience across nonprofit, SaaS, and fintech sectors, specializing in building and automating forecasting models that drive strategic decision-making. I have a proven record of reducing month-end close times by 30% and AR cycles by 20% through process improvements, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

I combine deep expertise in advanced Excel, financial planning tools and ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, SAP-MM) with hands-on experience in donor and multi-currency accounting, SaaS metrics, and internal controls. I deliver actionable insights and scalable processes that improve cash flow, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency while supporting leadership in strategic resource allocation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Finance

Current

Resilient People LLC

Jul 2025 - Present (4 months)

Directed global financial planning and multi-currency monthly close under IFRS and Danish GAAP while automating donor and VAT reporting workflows to reduce audit adjustments and improve efficiency.

Financial Planning IFRS Financial Reporting Excel Power BI NetSuite Process Automation Internal Controls

FP&A Manager

Resilient People LLC

Nov 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Built dynamic forecasting models and interactive dashboards for SaaS revenue, automated invoicing to improve cash flow by 20%, and standardized charts of accounts to reduce reporting discrepancies by over 30%.

FP&A Forecasting SaaS Metrics Cash Flow Management Power BI Advanced Excel Invoicing

Senior Accountant

Team Themis

Jun 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Streamlined accounting operations and automated invoicing workflows for donor-funded programs, redesigned donor report templates to reduce audit findings and ensured timely financial deliverables.

Donor Reporting Invoicing Financial Reporting & Compliance Excel Google Sheets Reconciliations Internal Controls

Accounting Manager

LearnAfghan

Oct 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Managed financial operations for donor-funded educational programs, oversaw budgets and reconciliations to reduce discrepancies by 30%, and trained program teams on financial tracking and compliance.

Reconciliations Financial Compliance Excel Reporting Internal Controls Grant Management

Senior Auditor & Credit Analyst

Ghazanfar Bank

Jun 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 2 months)

Conducted audits and credit analysis for USAID-funded microfinance portfolios exceeding $25M, improved documentation and credit risk assessment, and enhanced portfolio quality and compliance.

Audit Credit Analysis Risk Assessment Financial Reporting Documentation Reconciliations

Senior Financial Officer

Ghazanfar Group

Nov 2014 - May 2018 (3 years 6 months)

Managed financial operations for a diversified business group, developed forecasting models that improved accuracy by 18% and streamlined month-end close to boost efficiency by 20%.

Forecasting Month End Close Financial Reporting Budgeting Excel Cash Management Financial Statements

Financial Accountant

Guardian Medevac Clinic

Feb 2014 - Aug 2014 (6 months)

Handled accounting operations for a healthcare facility, managing bank reconciliations, petty cash, patient billing, and supporting financial reporting for compliance with health sector regulations.