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Samuel Kidane Tekie

Regina

Summary

Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Accountant

Prima Star General Trading LLC
02.2017 - Current
  • Recording business transactions in a ledger to ensure books are balanced.
  • Ensuring a business’s financial operations remain compliant with the law.
  • Billing clients for a business and dealing with late payments.
  • Preparing the necessary business reports and financial statements.

Group Home Team Leader / Program Manager

Karis Disability Services
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Prepared and managed annual operating budgets in collaboration with the Finance Department.
  • Reviewed payroll and analyzed staffing costs using cost center reports.
  • Processed and submitted invoices to Accounts Payable; ensured accurate coding and timely payments.
  • Maintained and reconciled petty cash for program operations and supported individuals.
  • Entered financial journal entries and posted transactions in the accounting system.
  • Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and identify variances.
  • Uploaded and tracked financial receipts; maintained complete and audit-ready records.
  • Submitted and monitored staff and individual expense claims in accordance with organizational policy.
  • Controlled and monitored spending to align with approved budgets and financial targets.
  • Assisted with procurement and monitored expenses for household supplies, equipment, and maintenance.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of a group home serving 10+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with medical professionals and family members.
  • Coordinate community outings and recreational activities to promote social skills and independence.
  • Maintain detailed records of residents’ progress, incidents, and care updates.
  • Assessed individual needs to determine service and staffing requirements, ensuring effective service delivery.
  • Finance and Administration

Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services
09.2018 - 09.2023
  • Provided direct care, support, and supervision for residents in daily activities, including meal planning, personal hygiene, and social interaction.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to ensure 24-hour care coverage.
  • Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
  • Prepared monthly reports on resident progress and incidents for upper management.

Senior Accountant

Mayor General Trading DMCC
06.2013 - 04.2018
  • Maintained accurate day-to-day financial records and bookkeeping.
  • Handled accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and expense reporting.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Coordinated with external auditors and tax consultants for compliance and reporting.
  • Managed banking relationships and facilities, including account operations.
  • Provided HR administrative support, including visa processing, medicals, and insurance coordination.
  • Ensured compliance with internal governance and regulatory requirements.
  • Handled company affairs with DMCC, including license renewals, documentation, and updates.
  • Liaised with DMCC and government entities for corporate and employee matters.
  • Generated consolidated financial reports in collaboration with subsidiary branch offices.
  • Applied appropriate accounting standards for emerging business transactions.

Account Officer

Fukur Family General Trading FZCO
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Handle accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing and follow-ups.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow and petty cash.
  • Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliation.

Accountant

Ministry of Labor & Human Welfare
06.2006 - 02.2010
  • Prepared short- and long-term project budgets in coordination with the project management team.
  • Reconciled budget expenditures and consolidated budget data.
  • Supervised and verified expenditures ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures.
  • Formulated progress reports and analysis, trends, and recommendations.

Accountant

Eritrean Relief and Refugee Commission
09.2005 - 05.2006
  • Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  • Summarized current financial status by collecting information, and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
  • Substantiated financial transactions by auditing documents.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

University of Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea
07-2001

Post-Graduate Certificate -

University of Illinois Urban Champaign
11-2024

Skills

  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

  • UKG, Sage 300 and QuickBooks, Tally ERP
  • Accounting Analysis II: Accounting for Liabilities and Equity
  • Accounting Analysis II: Measurement and Disclosure of Liabilities
  • Accounting Analysis I: Measurement and Disclosure of Assets
  • Accounting Analysis I: The Role of Accounting as an Information System
  • Financial Accounting: Foundations
  • Formal Financial Accounting

Interests

  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination

Timeline

Group Home Team Leader / Program Manager

Karis Disability Services
09.2023 - 05.2025

Direct Support Professional

Karis Disability Services
09.2018 - 09.2023

Freelance Accountant

Prima Star General Trading LLC
02.2017 - Current

Senior Accountant

Mayor General Trading DMCC
06.2013 - 04.2018

Account Officer

Fukur Family General Trading FZCO
08.2010 - 05.2013

Accountant

Ministry of Labor & Human Welfare
06.2006 - 02.2010

Accountant

Eritrean Relief and Refugee Commission
09.2005 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

University of Asmara

Post-Graduate Certificate -

University of Illinois Urban Champaign

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