Kalkidan Nigusie Cherenet

Prepared and analyzed financial statements, directed annual budgeting, managed cash flow, supervised finance team, ensured compliance, and oversaw financial management of projects funded by MasterCard Foundation, GIZ, and Amref Health Africa.

Oversaw financial management of MasterCard Foundation-funded Dereja program, ensured compliance, monitored budgets, prepared financial reports, led annual budgeting, managed cash flow, and supervised finance team.

Managed financial aspects of MasterCard Foundation-funded Dereja program, ensured compliance, monitored budgets, prepared reports, reconciled accounts, and trained staff on grant financial management.

Managed day-to-day financial operations, developed budgets for grants, provided forecasts, established financial policies, coordinated audits, and supervised finance team.

Processed bank and cash entries, performed reconciliations, managed accounts receivable/payable, conducted stock takes, and prepared financial statements according to GAAP.

Provided QuickBooks Online training to finance staff and consulted on financial processes to improve accuracy and reporting.

Offered QuickBooks Online training to accounting personnel and advised on financial management best practices.

Completed a certification in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), deepening knowledge of global accounting standards.

Completed the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification, enhancing skills in financial modeling and valuation.

Completed training in QuickBooks Accounting Software, gaining proficiency in financial management and bookkeeping.

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, gaining foundational knowledge in financial accounting and reporting.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Procurement and Supply Management, focusing on supply chain and procurement principles.