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Bitania Amare

@bitaniaamare

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Dynamic Senior Finance Consultant with expertise in financial strategy.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for remote opportunities that allow me to leverage my financial expertise while fostering foreign direct investment and enhancing organizational performance.

I am a Senior Finance Consultant with over 10 years of experience specializing in financial strategy, tax compliance, and reporting. My career has been dedicated to optimizing organizational financial performance across diverse industries. I have a proven track record of developing strategic financial plans that enhance cash flow and secure funding for businesses, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.

Throughout my professional journey, I have led audit collaborations and delivered tax planning services for multinational clients. My role as a Finance Consultant has allowed me to create dashboards that provide real-time insights into financial performance, significantly improving decision-making processes. I am passionate about fostering foreign direct investment and diaspora engagement, and I actively seek remote opportunities to leverage my skills in financial planning, risk management, and team leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Finance and Tax Consultant

Current

Hamrawi Advisory (BBE Consulting PLC)

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Developed strategic financial plans to optimize cash flow and secure funding for businesses. Led external audit collaborations ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards. Delivered tax planning and compliance services for multinational clients and designed financial dashboards for enhanced decision-making.

Financial Reporting Tax Compliance GAAP IFRS Advanced Excel Dashboards Team Leadership Risk Management

Finance Consultant

Orbit Consulting

Oct 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 5 months)

Spearheaded financial reporting and analyses for clients. Led a team conducting research for Nutrition International and created dashboards for real-time financial insights. Implemented policies to improve administrative efficiency and explored scalable business models.

Financial Reporting Data Analysis Dashboards Policy Implementation Team Leadership Administrative Efficiency

CEO and Founder

WeDeliver

Jan 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Founded and grew a delivery service through strategic partnerships. Managed operations for timely deliveries and prepared financial statements for shareholders. Implemented marketing strategies to boost brand awareness and customer loyalty.

Business Development Operations Management Financial Statements Marketing Strategies Strategic Partnerships

Senior Consultant - Assurance and Business Advisory Services

Ernst & Young

Nov 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 2 months)

Led audit teams ensuring timely financial reporting. Developed internal controls to enhance accounting accuracy and operational efficiency. Prepared complex tax returns and conducted risk assessments to advise clients on mitigation strategies.

Audit Management Financial Reporting Internal Controls Risk Assessment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment

Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Finance

2022 - 2024

Currently pursuing membership with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (MCSI), focusing on investment management and financial services.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Fellow ACCA, Accounting

2017 - 2022

Achieved Fellow status (FCCA) with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise in accounting and finance.

Addis Ababa University

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting

2007 - 2011

Grade: 3.8/4.0

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, focusing on the principles of accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. Achieved a GPA of 3.8/4.0, demonstrating strong academic performance and understanding of financial concepts.