Mohamed Maalim

MOHAMED HASSAN MAALIM-- (KENYA) Skype: Mohamed Maalim ____________________________________________________________________________________ Professional Summary: Experienced Accountant and Auditor with over 8 years of progressive experience in financial management, compliance, and audit oversight within humanitarian and development projects. Proven expertise in managing EUfunded and multilateral donor grants (including ECHO, DANIDA, SIDA, and USAID), with a strong track record of ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and internal control. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Education: Bachelor of Economics and Finance - Kenyatta University | Nairobi, Kenya - Certified Public Accountant - Royal Business school | Nairobi, Kenya - ____________________________________________________________________________________ Experience: Kahure & Company: Jan 2024 – Current Audit Manager, Kenya Specific responsibilities under this role included:  Managed financial operations and accounting systems for funded humanitarian and development projects, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and internal financial policies. Coordinated budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting for multi-donor projects Conducted monthly financial reconciliations and variance analyses, providing regular updates to project managers and donor representatives. Ensured timely submission of accurate financial reports, including donor-specific formats, while maintaining audit-ready documentation. Liaised with program teams, local partners, and field offices to provide training and support on financial procedures and compliance requirements. Supported institutional capacity building by developing and implementing internal control systems and financial policies. Facilitated internal and external audits, responding to audit queries and ensuring implementation of audit recommendations. Promoted transparency and integrity in financial transactions, contributing to accountability and mission-driven service delivery in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.        International Media Support (IMS): Sep 2019 – Dec 2023 Finance Officer, Kenya, Somalia Specific responsibilities under this role included:         Develop, implement, control and monitor programme grant budgets; EU, DANIDA, SIDA, USAID. Develop and monitor risk-based internal control system. Review of financial support documents to identify gaps for accuracy and compliance. Contract and ensure compliance and control of supporting documentation. Supervise finance, compliance and risk management team with internal control of IMS grants. Manage grants, project and institutional audits. Participate in the development and implementation of the program’s annual work plans. Liaison with local partners and collaboration in capacity building activities. Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development (NAPAD): May 2017- Aug 2019 Risk Management and Compliance Officer, Kenya Specific responsibilities under this role included:         Created risk awareness and promoted the use of documented risk assessment in management decision-making processes. Designed and implemented framework for monitoring compliance of donor regulations and supported procedures with institutional policies and standards. Planned and monitored field missions, compiles findings, draws lessons learnt and recommendations. Monitored the effectiveness of risk management practices and recommended improvements. Provided on a regular basis financial analysis with project budget vs actual overviews to the senior Management Team Advised and supported actively the Program Managers in the development of budgets of funding proposals. Applied and monitored financial compliance to donors and government rules and regulation. Facilitated and managed financial audits and responds to findings in audit report Green Energy Limited (GEL), Sep 2015 – Apr 2017 Accountant Specific responsibilities under this role included:      Facilitated the development and maintenance of appropriate financial systems, policies, standards and procedures. Revenue and cost management and preparation of statutory returns. Ensured timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and compliance with international accounting standards and other relevant regulations. Coordinated the annual auditing process. Managed cash inflows and Outflows to ensure Optimum levels of liquidity and investments. Nairobi City County (NCC) June 2014 – Aug 2015 Auditor Specific responsibilities under this role included:       Gathering audit field information in various stations (City Park Market) Verification of accounting documents. Carrying out special audit on the council markets. Verification of bursary files; drafting, compiling Audit reports Verifying incoming and dispatching payments. Fieldwork in auditing of medical stores of NCC, visiting other county departments. Skills Technical Skills:  Accounting Software: QuickBooks, SAP  Financial Analysis: Advanced Excel  Programming: Python  Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Core Competencies:  Financial reporting and analysis  Grant budgeting and donor compliance  Risk management and internal control systems  Audit coordination and financial compliance Soft Skills:  Strong critical thinking and sound judgment  Excellent oral and written communication  Diplomatic, friendly, and team-oriented  Self-motivated and proactive  Multilingual with strong command of Swahili, Arabic and English. Referees 1. CPA Julius Wangechi, Managing Partner, Kahure & Assocaites, CPA Mobile:- Email:-2. Mrs. Khadra Mohamed Abey Finance and compliance Manager International Media Support(IMS) Mobile: - Email:-3. Mr. Francis Gathigi Kage Program Director Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development (NAPAD) Mobile number: - Email:-