Rufael T Berhanu
Financial Analyst @USAID
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Analyst @USAID
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Review activity approval documents, commitment and obligating documents to ensure the reasonableness of budgets, compliance with forward-funding guidelines, appropriateness of the methods of financing/payment, and adequacy of financial reporting and audit coverage. Provide financial status reports needed by Agreement Officer/Contracting Officer Representatives (A/CORs) to monitor the financial progress of the activities they manage. Provide advice and guidance to A/COR and technical office budget assistants in the development of quarterly accruals, reviews the reasonableness of accrual estimates and posts accrual data into Phoenix(SAP system). Design, automate, implement and maintain a user-friendly Mission quarterly pipeline report, along with other ad-hoc reports to include informative graphs and charts for digestion by Senior Management. Acts as the Audit Management Officer’s designee for the assigned portfolios and assists Technical Offices in meeting their audit management responsibilities in line with the Agency’s Audit Management and Resolution Program and accountability requirements. Provide advice/guidance to auditees and audit firms in consultation with the RIG/Pretoria (RIG/P) to ensure full compliance with USAID audit requirements. Conduct comprehensive institutional reviews of potential recipients to assure that these institutions maintain the institutional capability to manage USAID resources and comply with documentation and reporting requirements. Assist in capacity building of Mission and implementing partner staff who are not familiar with USAID’s financial management requirements by providing training on accruals, audit management, payment methods, and other related topics. Represent the Controller as the primary point of contact for all financial management services provided by OFM to the Mission’s Development Objective (DO) Teams.
EDUCATION
Saint Joseph High School
High School Diploma
Addis Ababa University
Master's degree, Business Leadership
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Accounting
Addis Ababa University
Master of Arts - MA, Project Management
ABOUT RUFAEL T BERHANU
With over 7 years of experience in financial analysis and compliance, I bring a wealth of expertise in managing large-scale portfolios, including a $300M private sector portfolio at USAID. My mission is to drive sustainable development outcomes through rigorous financial planning, analysis, and alignment with US GAAP standards. Passionate about fostering accountability and transparency, I thrive in roles that prioritize collaboration and innovation, contributing diverse perspectives to organizational goals. At USAID, I manage comprehensive FP & A responsibilities, including budget planning, forecasting, and P&L analysis. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I develop executive-level reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making. I also conduct financial due diligence and ensure audit readiness by maintaining robust internal controls and documentation standards. My work empowers stakeholders by providing actionable insights and fostering financial integrity in alignment with organizational priorities.
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