Department Overview
The Finance, Human Resource & Administration Department provides the financial, administrative, human-resource, procurement, logistics, and institutional support systems required for TESFA to operate effectively, transparently, and sustainably.
The department ensures that TESFA’s resources are properly planned, managed, documented, protected, and utilized in accordance with organizational policies, applicable requirements, and donor standards.
Department Lead: Head of Finance, Human Resource & Administration
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Supporting Departments
Programme Support
The department provides institutional support to all TESFA programmes and projects, particularly in budgeting, procurement, staffing, logistics, financial reporting, and administrative management.
Key Focus
Financial Stewardship | Human Resources | Administration | Procurement | Logistics | Compliance | Institutional Support
Related Departments
CEO Office | MEAL | Programs, Projects & Community Services | Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Main Responsibilities
- Lead TESFA’s financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Manage the Association’s human resources, including recruitment, staff development, and performance management.
- Oversee administration, office management, procurement, logistics, and asset management.
- Ensure effective management of donor funds and organizational resources.
- Develop and implement financial, administrative, and HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements, donor regulations, and organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and coordinate internal and external audits.
- Support programme implementation through efficient financial and administrative services.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and cost-effective use of resources.
- Strengthen institutional systems to ensure sustainable and efficient organizational operations.
Professional Profile
Mr. Salim Mohammed serves as the Head of Finance, Administration & Human Resources Department at TESFA Refugees with Disabilities Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Gondar.
With extensive professional experience in financial management, accounting, administration, and organizational leadership, he has built a distinguished career across the consulting, manufacturing, and export sectors.
Mr. Salim served as the General Manager of Salim Authorized Accounting Firm, where he led accounting consultancy, financial management, tax advisory, and business support services. He has also held several senior leadership and accounting positions, including Branch Manager at Modern Accounting & Consulting Service (MACS), Finance Head at Jamal Abdulkadir Sesam Seeds Exporter, and Senior Accountant at Endale PLC Flour Factories, Hagos Hailemichael Export Company, and Tesfay Hailewold Coffee Exporter.
At TESFA, he provides strategic leadership in financial management, administration, and human resource management, ensuring sound financial stewardship, transparent governance, regulatory compliance, and efficient organizational operations that support TESFA’s mission of empowering refugees with disabilities.
Email: finance@tesfa.com.et
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