Tamrat Getahun
Finance
Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Summary
Accomplished Financial Controller with over 15 years of experience in financial leadership with varies industries. Keen to enhance financial performances through business process improvement and identification of cost reduction opportunities. Upheld expertise in forecasting, reporting and risk management. Adept in leveraging business intelligence tools to pinpoint performance gaps and provide effective strategic decision support, demonstrate exceptional analytical and leadership skills in cross-functional teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Controller
Sika
07.2023 - Current
- Develop thorough financial models to support EVPs and VPs in pursuit financial targets through in-depth analysis and sharing of financial knowledge.
- Manage and support revenue and expense reporting, ensuring control, accuracy, predictability and timely delivery of figures, analysis and commentary.
- Review and analyze product costing with corporate team and assist BU Heads with selling price strategies and its implementation.
- Communicate, discuss, and challenge financial impacts with Business heads.
- Perform product margin analysis and assist Business
- Ensuring proper accounting practices and analysis of financial reports.
- Maintaining internal auditing, budgetary controls, and MIS support. · Implement internal control, safeguarding, and ensuring efficient usage of company's assets.
- Actively ensure compliance with laws, policies, and best practices.
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
- Support the enhancement and compliance of Business Finance processes, standards, and systems.
Financial Controller
Sika
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Plan and supervise accounting and financial activities.
- Prepare monthly closing of accounts and prepare group and local financial statements.
- Analyze sales, financial and operational results and provide comments on relevant areas.
- Monitor Net Working Capital to minimize risks and improve financial efficiency.
- Evaluate costs and margin of products and provide relevant sales and profitability reports to the Sales team.
- Recommend pricing changes and consult the team on pricing decisions.
- Ensure compliance with local laws and group policies.
- Provide financial information to the CFO consult him on relevant matters.
Financial Analyst
Sika
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Conduct periodic financial analysis to evaluate actual performances based on historical and forecasted results.
- Develop detailed financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and profitability of Sika Canada’s different Business Units.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for senior managements with indicating key performance highlights.
- Participate in budget preparation, collaborating with Business Unit heads in setting annual and periodic financial targets.
- Provide detailed financial forecasts and update them based on latest business developments and changes.
- Identify and monitor financial risks and inefficiencies to ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
- Maintain and improve financial analysis and forecasting models to improve accuracy and relevance to latest business needs.
Financial Controller
Sika Ethiopia & Djobouti
11.2015 - 03.2021
- Plan and supervise overall financial and accounting operations.
- Perform various typers of group and local reporting.
- Analyze financial and operational performance and recommend ideas to improve financial efficiency.
- Take actions to improve the level of Net working Capital to improve efficiencies.
- Supervise the preparation of cost and financial accounts and develop tools to performs relevant variance analysis.
- Ensure proper internal control system and compliance system and collaborate with both internal and external auditors.
- Collaborate with other members of executive management members.
- Supervise tax planning, timely tax returns and payments.
Chief Financial Officer
Ahadu PLC
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
Education
MBA - Management
Jimma University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Unity University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07.2006
Diploma - Accounting
Unity University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia12.2003
Skills
Financial reporting and analysis
Business process improvement
Internal controls development
Business intelligence (BI) tools
Leadership and team management
Financial Forecasting
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Affiliations
- CPA British Columbia, Canada
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK
Certification
CPA (Certified Profesional Accounts and), CGA (Cerfitied General Accountant) from CPA of British Columbia, Canada
ACCA certificate from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
Timeline
Business Controller
Sika
07.2023 - Current
Financial Controller
Sika
07.2022 - 07.2023
Financial Analyst
Sika
03.2021 - 07.2022
Financial Controller
Sika Ethiopia & Djobouti
11.2015 - 03.2021
Chief Financial Officer
Ahadu PLC
07.2015 - 11.2015
MBA - Management
Jimma University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Unity University
Diploma - Accounting
Unity University
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