Farhan Awil Abdilahi

I am a Director of Finance and Administration with thirteen years of leadership experience spanning the public sector, non-profits, and educational institutions. Leveraging a dual background in accounting and law, I oversee strategic budgeting, statutory reporting, and large-scale organizational governance for high-stakes entities. I specialize in establishing rigorous internal controls and procurement workflows that safeguard public resources while ensuring long-term fiscal stability. I am now seeking to apply my expertise in public financial administration and regulatory compliance to drive operational excellence and institutional growth within a global organization.

1. SL

   Director of Administration & Finance

   Present

   Salahley Local Government

   Present · <1 yr

   • Steer municipal financial operations, statutory accounting frameworks, and comprehensive reporting mechanisms.
   • Formulate and monitor annual operational budgets to preserve fiscal discipline and prevent departmental deficits.
   • Establish internal payment controls, cash management protocols, and municipal revenue tracking mechanisms.
   • Supervise public procurement processes, store inventories, and municipal asset registers in compliance with statutory standards.
   • Direct human resource administrative operations, staff performance assessments, and workplace policy enforcement.
   • Modernize municipal recordkeeping architectures to maintain total audit readiness and documentation security.
2. SL

   Acting Executive Secretary

   Salahley Local Government

   2 yrs

   • Administered municipal correspondence and standardized administrative workflows across local government divisions.
   • Synchronized interdepartmental operations to accelerate decision-making cycles and municipal program delivery.
   • Tracked council resolutions and verified the accurate execution of local legislative directives.
   • Managed executive schedules, strategic stakeholder consultations, and institutional documentation archives.
   • Enforced regulatory compliance and established standardized operating procedures across municipal departments.
3. SL

   Director of Social Affairs

   Salahley Local Government

   2 yrs

   • Coordinated district-wide social welfare initiatives and grassroots community development interventions.
   • Cultivated strategic partnerships with civic groups, community elders, and non-governmental entities.
   • Supervised the operational planning, fieldwork execution, and impact monitoring of public service projects.
   • Compiled comprehensive social assessment reports detailing community vulnerabilities and program outcomes.
   • Championed welfare support for vulnerable populations and mobilized resources for local social programs.
4. YD

   Chairperson

   Youth Development Organization (SAYDO), LNGO

   1 yr

   • Provided executive governance and high-level strategic direction for youth empowerment and development initiatives.
   • Formed collaborative alliances with international donors, regional authorities, and civic groups.
   • Upheld institutional transparency, statutory compliance, and ethical governance standards across all programs.
   • Guided executive leadership in launching vocational skills training, civic engagement, and community outreach campaigns.
   • Led periodic institutional reviews and program evaluations to enhance community impact and operational efficacy.
5. SS

   Supervisor / Sales Officer

   Somtel Somaliland, Salahley

   1 yr

   • Supervised daily retail operations, product inventory distribution, and branch commercial performance metrics.
   • Directed front-line sales personnel through structured quota management and customer service guidance.
   • Conducted daily commercial stock audits and reconciled inventory discrepancies with regional warehouses.
   • Handled complex subscriber complaints and account issues to elevate customer satisfaction and client retention.
   • Compiled detailed weekly sales analytics, cash summaries, and commercial performance reports for regional management.
6. TS

   Sales Officer & Cashier

   Telesom Somaliland, Salahley

   2 yrs

   • Processed customer transactions, cash deposits, utility payments, and mobile financial services with accuracy.
   • Balanced daily cash drawers and prepared precise financial reconciliation statements for branch management.
   • Promoted telecommunications products and digital financial services to prospective and existing clients.
   • Applied rigorous internal cash controls and regulatory compliance measures to prevent processing discrepancies.
   • Delivered front-line customer support to resolve account inquiries and maintain prompt service turnaround times.
7. SL

   Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

   SAYDO, LNGO

   4 yrs

   • Managed institutional administration, financial controls, and multi-sector youth development projects.
   • Liaised with local and international development partners to secure project funding and align program goals.
   • Supervised operational staff, field teams, and volunteer personnel across multiple district locations.
   • Monitored project expenditure against allocated grant budgets to guarantee strict compliance with donor agreements.
   • Produced comprehensive narrative and financial evaluation reports demonstrating project results to key stakeholders.
8. SS

   Teacher – Physics & Mathematics

   Salahley Secondary School

   7 yrs

   • Instructed secondary school learners in advanced Mathematics and Physics, emphasizing analytical problem-solving skills.
   • Administered periodic assessments, managed examination grading schedules, and issued academic progress reports.
   • Collaborated with department faculty to refine curriculum plans and modernize teaching methodologies.
   • Fostered productive learning environments through positive behavioral discipline and active student mentorship.
   • Contributed to institutional academic committees and facilitated student guidance and counseling sessions.
9. HO

   Boarding-School Teacher

   Horn Of Africa Charity Organization – Former Salahley Orphanage Boarding School

   7 yrs

   • Delivered academic instruction across foundational disciplines tailored to the diverse learning needs of boarding pupils.
   • Managed residential student living quarters, dining facilities, and hygiene protocols to ensure child safety.
   • Monitored student physical health, emotional well-being, and nutritional care in coordination with support staff.
   • Organized extracurricular sports tournaments, study halls, and creative recreational activities for residential youths.
   • Provided continuous behavioral guidance and personal mentorship to foster emotional resilience among orphaned students.
10. SI

    Teacher for All Subjects

    Salahley Intermediate School

    2 yrs

    • Instructed intermediate pupils across core academic subjects using structured lesson plans and interactive methods.
    • Evaluated pupil assignments, quizzes, and term examinations to track individual academic development.
    • Established consistent classroom discipline, creating a safe and motivating educational environment.
    • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student academic performance and behavioral milestones.
    • Assisted head administration with pupil attendance tracking, exam logistics, and basic recordkeeping tasks.