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Bockarie Tamu

@bockarietamu

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Highly versatile professional with expertise in accounting, finance, procurement, logistics, supply

Sierra Leone

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that utilizes my skills and experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management to drive business growth and improvement.

Bockarie M. Tamu is a seasoned professional with over eight years of extensive experience in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, and Operations Management. As a continuous student of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), he has passed the E1 Organizational Management exam. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in accounting, finance, procurement, logistics, supply chain management, business administration, operations management, and human resources.

With a strong background in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, Bockarie has worked with various organizations, including Renefud Sierra Leone Limited, Caritas Sierra Leone, Sunbird Bioenergy Sierra Leone Limited, World Hope International Sierra Leone, Goal Ireland Sierra Leone, and EducAid Sierra Leone. He has developed and implemented company policies, monitored operational costs, improved operational procedures, and maintained and analyzed operational data.

Bockarie is a certified business accountant with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Makeni and a Diploma in Management Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA). He has also completed various professional trainings and short courses in project management, entrepreneurship, management, and personal development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Operations Officer

Current

Renefud Sierra Leone Limited

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Oversees the procurement process, including contract negotiation and vendor selection. Develops company policies, monitors operational costs, and improves procedures for efficiency. Manages inventory and ensures adherence to company policies while assisting with employee training.

Procurement Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Operational Management Inventory Management Policy Development Data Analysis Internal Controls Training

Admin/Procurement Officer

Caritas Sierra Leone

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)

Reviewed procurement documents, negotiated contracts, and developed cost-reduction strategies. Managed vendor relationships and monitored supplier performance while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Procurement Contract Negotiation Vendor Management Cost Management Policy Development Market Analysis Financial Planning Risk Management

Fixed Asset/General Ledger Analyst

Sunbird Bioenergy Sierra Leone Limited

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Reviewed and verified the fixed assets register, examined general ledger accounts, and reconciled control accounts while monitoring budget versus actual expenditure.

General Ledger Budgeting Financial Reporting Accounting Principles Compliance Financial Analysis

Finance Officer

World Hope International Sierra Leone

Jul 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 5 months)

Oversaw financial health of projects, ensured compliance with donor requirements, and contributed to proposal development. Prepared budgets and conducted regular audits.

Financial Management Budgeting Compliance Proposal Development Audit Financial Reporting Project Management Data Analysis Risk Assessment

Finance Assistant

Goal Ireland Sierra Leone

Jul 2015 - Apr 2016 (9 months)

Assisted in recording and filing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with procedures and maintaining account files.

Financial Accounting Compliance Account Management Data Entry Reporting Team Collaboration

Accountant/Head of Finance

EducAid Sierra Leone

Aug 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Oversaw financial activities, managed logistics and procurement staff, and supported resource management of programs while ensuring donor reporting compliance.