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Meron Legese

@meronlegese

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Experienced accountant with a strong background in finance and administration.

Ethiopia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters professional growth and values collaboration.

I am Meron Legese, a dedicated accounting professional with over 9 years of experience in finance and administration. My expertise encompasses a wide range of financial tasks, including invoice processing, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. I pride myself on my meticulous attention to detail and my ability to work efficiently under pressure, ensuring that all financial documentation is accurate and compliant with organizational policies.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed various financial responsibilities, such as preparing operational budgets, processing travel advances, and maintaining accurate records of payments. My proficiency in industry-standard software, including Agresso, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Suite, allows me to streamline financial processes and enhance productivity. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, currently pursuing my ACCA qualification to further enhance my skills and contribute to my employer's growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Accountant

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE

Aug 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Verified supplier invoices for accuracy and matched them to the receipt of services and goods. Ensured all payment vouchers had the correct account and budget codes. Supported the preparation of operational budgets and cash forecasts for field offices.

Budgeting Cash Forecasting Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Data Entry Agresso ERP

Finance and Administrative Assistant

International Center for Research In Agroforestry (World Agr

Dec 2018 - Aug 2022 (3 years 8 months)

Prepared travel advances for staff and processed travel advance payments and settlements. Recorded cash receipts for advance liquidation and disbursed cash to staff and partners. Maintained soft and hard copies of financial documents and uploaded scanned finance documents for sharing.

Travel Advance Processing Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Administrative Support Payroll Processing

Finance Clerk

International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Nov 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Cleared long-outstanding VAT refund claims and maintained a proper financial document filing and retrieval system. Delivered and collected cheques and bank letters to and from signatory offices. Assisted with the collection of invoices and payment documents from the mail room.

Cheques Invoice Collection Fixed Asset Count

Intern

Deneb PLC

Oct 2016 - Nov 2016 (1 month)

Prepared checks and posted journals. Assisted with closing the books of the PLC. Reviewed sales receipts for completeness and recorded sales and cash in the Peachtree system.

Check Preparation Closing Sales Receipt Review Peachtree Financial Reporting