Yared Mirkana

Results-driven Finance and Public Financial Management Specialist with more than 12 years of progressive experience in financial management, donor compliance, budgeting, audit coordination, and financial reporting across international NGOs, USAID- and World Bank-funded projects, and public sector institutions in Ethiopia. Holds Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting and Finance and is a Certified Authorized Accountant and Certified Management Consultant (CMC). Demonstrated expertise in donor financial management, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, internal controls, payroll and statutory compliance, audit readiness, and financial reporting. Strong experience supporting multi-donor programs through accurate financial analysis, burn-rate monitoring, and compliance with donor regulations and Ethiopian statutory requirements. Served in senior finance and leadership roles with organizations including Berghof Foundation, Abt Associates under the USAID Transform Project, SOS Sahel Ethiopia, and the Ethiopian Economics Association. Recognized for strengthening financial systems, improving reporting quality, and providing practical financial mentoring and capacity-building support. Highly proficient in advanced MS Excel financial modeling, reporting automation, and ERP-supported financial analysis. Known for professionalism, analytical thinking, accountability, and the ability to work effectively with donors, auditors, management teams, and government stakeholders.