Ahmed Hirei
About Ahmed Hirei
Ahmed Hirei is a Grants and Compliance Officer with extensive experience in finance and administration within nonprofit organizations. He has worked with various international donors and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and an MBA in Accounting and Finance.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Ahmed Hirei has been employed at Catholic Relief Services as a Grants and Compliance Officer since 2019. He works in Mogadishu, where he focuses on ensuring compliance with grant requirements and managing financial aspects of projects. His role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to maintain adherence to donor regulations and organizational policies.
Previous Experience in Humanitarian Organizations
Prior to his current position, Ahmed Hirei held several roles in various humanitarian organizations. He worked as a Finance Officer at the Danish Refugee Council from 2017 to 2019 in Mogadishu. Before that, he served as a Finance and Admin Assistant at the American Refugee Committee from 2014 to 2016 in Kismayo. Additionally, he was a Finance Assistant at CARE from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Hirei earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Simad University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance at Kampala University from 2017 to 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in nonprofit organization accounting systems and financial management.
Skills and Training
Ahmed possesses skills in various accounting software, including Peach Tree, Excel Accounting, and QuickBooks. He has experience with international donors such as USAID, DANIDA, DFID, ECHO, and UNICEF. Additionally, he completed Integrated Management of Project Management Document (PMD) training, enhancing his project management capabilities.