Aschalew Yeshet; +251911172650 (Cell); +251113492894 (Off.); aschalewy@yahoo.com; POBox 70697, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Date: November 29 th , 2014

To: ______________________________

Job Application Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hereby apply for the position of

_____________________________________ in your organization. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Africa Beza University College. I have been in the field of Finance for more than 12 years, working as Finance Manager and Accountant in a project funded by Compassion Ethiopia. The project is implemented in Akaki Kale Hiwot Children’s Development Project.

Should you consider me a candidate for this position, I intend to demonstrate commitment, vigor and effectiveness in managing resources of the organization as per the expected standard and more. I count on my academic background, professional experience and my personal attributes to have an immense contribution for the accomplishment of the responsibilities I am assigned to and the achievement of my career goals.

Hoping that you will consider my application, I have attached herewith my curriculum vitae and other credentials. I thank you.

Sincerely,

Aschalew Yeshet Yallew

CURRICULUM VITAEI. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Aschalew Yeshet YallewSex: MaleDate and place of birth: May 8, 1976; Addis AbabaNationality: Ethiopian Marital Status: MarriedAddress: P.O.Box 70697, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

+251911172650 (Cell)+251113492894 (Off.)aschalewy@yahoo.com

II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting, Sept 2004 to Nov

2009; Africa Beza University College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Diploma in Accounting, Sept 1999 to July 2002; Africa Beza

University College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Certificate in Peachtree, Dec 2005 to Mar, 2006; AFCOR

Computer Training Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

III. WORK EXPERIENCE

Post IPlace of Work: Akaki Kale Hiwot Child Development Project (Funded

by Compassion)Duration: July 2003 until presentTitle: Finance Manager and AccountantMajor Duties and Responsibilities

Take full responsibility of the financial management of the project

Preparing financial plans/budgets Preparing monthly and annual financial report for Head

Office, donors and government Organizing and preparing financial documents according to

donor and government guidelines Conduct and/or facilitate internal and external auditing Preparing vouchers, checks, ledgers, bank reconciliation

and other accounting documents Leading staff as Acting Director

Involve in child development programs Leading social clubs Providing counselling for children Involving in conflict resolution for children in conflict with

their family, teachers and other community members Facilitate smooth relationship between the Project and the

Woreda Post II

Place of Work: All African Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Centre (ALERT)

Duration: July 2002 to June 2003Title: Junior AccountantMajor Duties and Responsibilities

Clearing payrolls Taking inventory Preparing receivable age analysis Bank reconciliation Sorting and filing documents

IV. TRAINING EXPOSURES Training of Trainers on Self-Help Group Approach by GYD

Consulting PLC (Feb 18-20, 2013, Addis Ababa) Training on Emotional and Social Adjustments of Children and

Adolescents by Posterity Psychological Therapy and Training Centre (Feb 3-4, 2011: Addis Ababa)

Training on Guidance and Counselling by Posterity Psychological Therapy and Training Centre (May 4-5, 2010: Addis Ababa)

Training on Child Psychology by Posterity Psychological Therapy and Training Centre (July 15-19, 2009: Addis Ababa)

Training on Accounting by Compassion International Ethiopia (July 15-18, 2008; Addis Ababa)

Training of Trainers for teachers on the Ways to Treat and Teach Children by Compassion International Ethiopia (2007)

Peachtree training by Afcor Computer Training Centre, Dec 2005 to Mar, 2006; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Training on Teaching Children by Akaki Kale Hiwot (Jan to Apr, 1997; Addis Ababa)

V. OTHER SKILLS

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Internet; accounting software)

Fluency in spoken and written Amharic and English

VI. REFERENCES

Name Organization Relation Telephone

Getahun Kassaye Compassion Ethiopia Supervisor +251913853776

Zewdie Abera Akaki Kale Hiwot Colleague +251911332588

Beimnet Matewos British Embassy Former Colleague +251911676667