Yonas Balcha

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About Yonas Balcha

A resolute Finance Manager with over 7 years of experience in the industry, with 5 years in financial analysis and planning, budget preparation, and management, I have honed my skills in financial planning, budgeting, and cost control. I have a proven record of implementing effective financial strategies that support business objectives and drive growth. My expertise lies in financial analysis and forecasting, managing complex financial projects, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business and financial goals. With my possession of financial planning, analysis, reporting, risk management, leadership, communication, technology proficiency, and problem-solving, I am always looking for opportunities to apply my leadership and financial acumen to drive business success. I am enthusiastic about continuous learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends. Let us connect to explore how I can contribute to your financial goals and strategies. My achievements from my ongoing career,* Re-structured and assembled the Finance department of Betika Ethiopia,* Successfully launched fourteen distributors and more than 200 points of sale: developed credit and distribution policy, financial procedures, and contract for the company,* Developed discount policy and price matrix for the companies’ discount period per the tax regulations and policies,* Training and guidance for the team and a whole distribution network which includes 14 distributors and more than 200 points of sale,* Coordinated annual audit and successfully achieved unqualified opinions,* Designed and Implemented credit management and recruitment policy, due diligence, and KYC documents,* Successfully led a team of seven to accomplish thorough reconciliations for the company’s AR and saved twelve million in birr from written-off,* Supervised a team of ten staff members,* Collaborated with a team of six in the development of accounts receivable outstanding,