Melesse Sendek

Accomplished Finance Professional and Accounting Educator with over a decade of experience spanning corporate financial management, higher education instructional design, and hands-on accounting operations. Proven expertise in corporate financial functions including payroll preparation, ledger maintenance, corporate budgeting, financial statement reporting, and internal control compliance. Strong technical skills in advanced Excel and accounting software, paired with a robust background in delivering advanced training on financial reporting, taxation, and auditing principles to cross-functional teams.

Lecturer – Department of Accounting and Finance - Gondar University - Ethiopia

(2022-05 - 2026-04)

• Designed and delivered advanced undergraduate course modules focusing on practical payroll preparation, corporate accounting procedures, and financial reporting standards.
• Developed standardized accounting curricula, examination frameworks, and rigorous academic assessments for corporate finance tracks.
• Formulated and coordinated hands-on workshops for students in manual and automated bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliation.
• Provided advanced academic advising and professional development mentorship to finance students preparing for industry careers.
• Orchestrated departmental quality assurance audits to streamline academic operations and maintain internal educational benchmarks.

Lecturer – Department of Accounting and Finance - Debark University - Ethiopia

(2021-09 - 2022-05)

• Instructed fundamental undergraduate tracks in financial accounting, cost analysis, and corporate budgeting methods.
• Developed targeted course syllabi and practical case studies reflecting real-world corporate tax structures and financial statement preparation.
• Participated actively in departmental academic planning and quality control reviews to ensure structural operational efficiency.

Accountant and Finance Officer - 3M Engineering and Construction PLC - Ethiopia

(2012-10 - 2021-09)

• Managed end-to-end financial operations, corporate budgeting, and complex project costing allocations.
• Prepared monthly and annual corporate financial statements, overseeing strict compliance with regional tax laws and company financial regulations.
• Executed end-to-end payroll processing, general ledger maintenance, and monthly bank reconciliation schedules.
• Monitored and sustained robust internal control systems to protect assets and support successful third-party financial audits.
• Oversaw project cash flows, cost estimations, and monthly variance analyses to track and reduce operational waste across construction teams.
• Leveraged automated accounting software and advanced Excel data models to optimize strategic financial reporting for upper management.

Community Training & Project Coordinator

(2020 - 2021)

• Engineered and executed localized training programs covering Accounting Principles, Payroll Administration, Budget Preparation, Regional Taxation, and Auditing for university staff and local business enterprises.
• Coordinated specialized accounting software and record-keeping training tracks to help regional micro-enterprises standardize their daily bookkeeping practices.
• Directed a financial accountability and internal control awareness campaign to improve operational management within complex organizational settings.
• Managed a community service initiative focused on financial literacy and small business entrepreneurship basics for local district business owners.

Student Learning Intern – Construction Management & Technology

(2020-09 - 2023-08)

• Assisted in project coordination, material resource management, daily site tracking, and technical timeline monitoring to improve workplace professionalism.

MSc - Advanced Microfinance - Université Libre de Bruxelles (2024-09 - 2025-09)

MA - Development Studies (Major in Economics of Development) - Erasmus University Rotterdam (International Institute of Social Studies) (2023 - 2024)

MSc - Accounting and Finance - University of Gondar (2018-09 - 2020-07)

BA - Accounting and Finance - University of Gondar (2014-09 - 2018-07)

MA - Natural Resource and Environmental Management Studies - University of Gondar (2014-09 - 2017-07)

BSc - Construction Technology and Management - University of Gondar (2018 - 2023)

BA - Development and Environmental Management Studies - University of Gondar (2008-09 - 2011-07)

Higher Diploma - Teaching Methods - University of Gondar (2022 - 2023)