Jama A.Hassan

Jama A.Hassan

Relationships Officer

Somaliland9+ years experience

Also works as: Branch Manager · Senior Credit Officer · Finance Manager · Corporate Relationship Manager · Business Development Officer · Microfinance Operations Specialist · Senior Accountant

Senior Relationships Officer scaling microfinance portfolios and optimizing credit risk management

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About

I am a financial services professional with nine years of experience across microfinance, relationship management, and corporate accounting in Somaliland. I specialize in scaling SME loan portfolios and conducting rigorous credit risk evaluations to ensure capital sustainability for enterprise owners. By streamlining financial operations and leading recovery initiatives, I have consistently improved portfolio performance and delivered growth for institutional stakeholders. I am now looking to leverage my analytical background and expertise in the East African financial landscape to drive impact within a global financial institution.

Experience

  1. MM

    Relationships Officer

    MicroDahab MFI

    02/2021 — 02/2026 · 5 yrs

    • Cultivate and expand key client accounts to drive onboarding, retention, and portfolio health across regional territories
    • Appraise complex loan applications by evaluating creditworthiness, cash flows, and operational viability for micro and small businesses
    • Monitor loan disbursement lifecycles and repayment schedules systematically to mitigate default risks and maintain strong recovery metrics
    • Deliver tailored financial advisory and capacity-building guidance to small business owners seeking sustainable credit solutions
    • Collaborate with credit committee members and branch operations teams to accelerate approval cycles while maintaining compliance standards
  2. ML

    Accountant

    Mabruk Livestock Company

    02/2014 — 02/2018 · 4 yrs

    • Administered general ledger accounts, logging daily commercial revenue, procurement expenses, and operational disbursements
    • Executed monthly multi-account bank reconciliations to resolve ledger discrepancies swiftly and uphold transaction integrity
    • Generated comprehensive periodic financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and balance sheets for executive leadership
    • Managed accounts payable and receivable pipelines to preserve working capital and maintain positive vendor relationships
    • Instituted internal financial controls and standard operating procedures to safeguard corporate assets and support audit readiness

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Gollis University

Bachelor's Degree

International Horn University

Skills

Relationship Management
Microfinance Operations
Financial Accounting
Credit Risk Assessment
Client Portfolio Management
Business Coaching
Financial Reporting
Training of Trainers (TOT)
Auditing & Reconciliation
SME Banking
Customer Due Diligence
Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

SomaliNativeEnglishProfessional Working Proficiency) (Fluent

Certifications

TOT Training (Training of Trainers)AECF
Business CoachingAECF
DiplomaYAZA Research & Training

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