Said Abdirahman
Summary
Knowledgeable professional expert in Financial industry with more than ten years as compliance manager and related positions. Strong verbal and written communication skills with a systematic and diligent approach. Expertise in risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Manager
Juba Express
01.2020 - Current
- Design appropriate AML/CFT compliance program for company in order to remain compliant with applicable AML/CFT laws, specific countries regulations, notices, and international best practice at all times
- Establish and maintain appropriate AML/CFT policies, procedures, processes and controls
- Ensure day to day compliance of business against internal AML/CFT policies and procedures
- Act as key contact point regarding all AML/CFT related matters/queries from regulators, partners, and any other competent authorities
- Receive suspicious transaction alerts from employees and analyze them to take appropriate decisions to report all suspicious cases to designated body/regulator
- Ongoing monitoring of transactions to identify high risk, unusual and suspicious customers/transactions
- Submit suspicious transactions reports to regulator in timely manner
- Cooperate with and provide regulator/partners with all information it requires for fulfilling their obligations
- Develop and execute AML/CFT training programs considering all relevant risks of AML/CFT and financing illicit organizations, including ways/means for addressing them
- Train on AML/CFT to regional managers and staff in order to build culture of compliance in company
Financial Controller
XPO Logistics
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Director License and Supervision Department
Central Bank Of Somalia
02.2014 - 06.2018
- Participated development and implementation of policies and strategies aimed at fostering sound financial system thereby protecting bank deposits and customer remittance funds.
- Prepared Commercial banks and Money remittance license application process
- Provided recommendations on commercial banks and money remittance applications
- Developed regulations and guidelines to supervise Financial Institutions both commercial banks and money remittances.
Operation Officer
Chase Bank
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Verified compliance with best business practices throughout organization.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
- Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
- Collaborated with executives and management to review projected revenue and adjust resources accordingly.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Assisted customers with questions and problems to build brand loyalty and cultivate lasting business relationships.
Finance Officer
Mogadishu University
02.2007 - 02.2010
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
Education
Professional Certificate Compliance Examiner - Financial Services Compliance Administration
Canadian Security Institute
Toronto, ON12.2023
Diploma Post Graduate - Accounting And Payroll
Canadian College of Business & Technology
Toronto, ON03.2023
MBA - Islamic Banking And Finance
International Islamic University Malaysia
Malaysia09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Mogadishu University
Somalia07.2007
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excell Spreadsheet
- Internal Investigation Management
- Effective Working Relationships
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Regulatory Examinations
- Conducting Investigations
- Operational Efficiency
- Reporting
- Corrective Action Planning
- Staff Training
Reference
Reference upon request
Timeline
Compliance Manager
Juba Express
01.2020 - Current
Financial Controller
XPO Logistics
11.2018 - 12.2019
Director License and Supervision Department
Central Bank Of Somalia
02.2014 - 06.2018
Operation Officer
Chase Bank
09.2012 - 01.2014
Finance Officer
Mogadishu University
02.2007 - 02.2010
Professional Certificate Compliance Examiner - Financial Services Compliance Administration
Canadian Security Institute
Diploma Post Graduate - Accounting And Payroll
Canadian College of Business & Technology
MBA - Islamic Banking And Finance
International Islamic University Malaysia
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Mogadishu University
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