Mezemur Hiruye

Proactive, self-directed, goal-oriented accounting, auditing and management professional with fifteen years of experience in preparing Auditing/Accounting reports, reviewing Plan/source documents, leading teams. History of developing solid relationships with co-workers and business associates, leadership and administrative abilities to develop Management staffs to get acquainted with basic financial management and Accounting skills through internal training and practical experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong skills in problem solving and streamlining systems resulting in productivity and quality gains.

Education and Certification

Professional Experience

· Perform pension financial and compliance audits to substantiate pension fund assets and liabilities, participants data integrity and internal control reviews;

• Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of organization pension plan and to provide guidance for determining pension benefits and awards.
• Conduct operation reviews to assure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Differentiate Participants and Beneficiaries who are eligible for specific plan benefit. (Participant data audit).
• Prepare detailed audit reports that include document findings and conclusions for different sub section audit.
• Examine and analyze Plan Assets

- To value investment account and securities

- To value insurance contract

- To value receivables and

- To reconcile bank accounts for pension plans.

· Supervise and manage staff members

· Construct participant database using EXCEL, Access, LEO software

· Perform PRISM reconciliation reports.

• Prepared Internal control questionnaires in relation to USAID and other donors regulations.
• Verified that an adequate system of internal control of assets, procurement, non-food inventory, food & commodity existed.
• Developed and implemented new control systems when needed.
• Managed financial and operational audits, according to US GAAP.
• Performed compliance audit based on USAID regulations such as OMB A-133, OMB A-122, 22 CFR 226, Commodity management, etc.
• Supervised investigations and other similar tasks assigned by the Country Director or Project Coordinators.
• Prepared audit reports & periodic reports to the Country Director.

• Developed and maintained productive relationships with client management.
• Participated in performing risk based audit based on GAAP and carried out sufficient testing, including detailed analysis and evaluation where appropriate.
• Prepared statutory accounts, draft audit reports and also internal control memorandum with observations, implication and recommendations that are practicable so as to strengthen internal control of clients.
• Maintained cooperative relationships with engagement teams and monitor the engagement team’s progress against the plan and amend as it warrants.

· Closed clients accounts

Workshops

· Attended the Global Internal Audit Conference in Atlanta ( prepared by USAID and CARE)

· Participated in various trainings conducted by USAID, CARE and other Not-for profit organizations

Performed audits of Non-for-profit organizations including World visions in Ethiopia, Catholic Relief Services in Ethiopia, Construction, Agricultural production, governmental organizations whose head offices are based in USA, UK, Norway, Canada, and other International Institutions funded projects.

· Ethiopian Professional Association of Accountants and Auditors, EPAAA.

· Accounting Soft wares, QuickBooks, Peachtree, MS Office suit

· Ethiopian Professional Association of Accountants and Auditors.

· Ethiopian Orthodox Church- Saint Mariam Church in DC.