Ephrem Wolde

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant with 11+ years’ experience in internal audit, financial reporting and IFRS implementation. Proven at delivering accurate, timely financial reports maintaining 100% reporting accuracy while strengthening internal controls and streamlining month end close to accelerate management decision making. holding MBA (distinction) and BA degrees; skilled in IFRS, data analysis and mentoring teams to improve compliance and operational efficiency.

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Senior Internal Auditor
Hidasie Telecom S.c
Mar 2014 — Sep 2019Addis Ababa
  • Planned and carried out risk-based audits across finance, operations and compliance, identifying control gaps and recommending practical solutions
  • Designed audit programs and checklists to improve consistency and make audits easier to run and follow up
  • Worked with teams to implement corrective actions and tracked follow-ups to prevent repeat issues
  • Analyzed financial and operational data to spot anomalies and suggest process improvements
  • Prepared clear audit reports, presented findings to leadership, and coached junior auditors to build their capabilities
Senior Accountant
Buusaa Gonofaa Microfinance S.c
Sep 2019 — PresentCurrentAddis Ababa
  • Lead month-end close and reconcile complex accounts to maintain 100% reporting accuracy and accelerate financial close timelines
  • Prepare strategic financial reports and variance analyses that inform senior management decisions and highlight cost-saving opportunities
  • Manage end-to-end e-tax filing with the Ministry of Revenue, ensuring full compliance and timely submissions
  • Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting processes, reducing errors and improving operational efficiency
  • Coach and mentor junior accountants to raise team productivity and accuracy in financial statement preparation
Skills
Data AnalysisProject ManagementAccountingIFRSInternal AuditMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipPeaschtree AccountingAbacus core banking softwear
Education
Master of Business Administration, MBA (Masters of Business Administration)
Lunar International College
Sep 2022 — Sep 2024
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Admas University College
Sep 2010 — Dec 2013
Certifications
International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS)
AEMFI with Uma consult
Aug 2025
Procurement and Logistics
Cornerstone OnDemand, Mercy Corps & The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Apr 2025
Project Management Essential
Cornerstone OnDemand
Dec 2024
Data Analysis Fundamentals
Udacity
Oct 2024
Financial Management Essential
Cornerstone OnDemand
Sep 2024
Modern Accountancy and Peachtree
Virtual Computer Engineering
Apr 2021
Performance and Financial Audit
Ethiopian Management Institute
Dec 2018
Performance Evaluation of MFI
microfact.org
Apr 2026
AI for Operations, Admin & Planning
PoliSync
May 2026
Languages
Amharic
Native
English
Intermediate
Extracurricular Activities
Vice Chair person
St Kirkos Sunday School