Ahmed Mohammed, BSc, Mafm
About Ahmed Mohammed, BSc, Mafm
Ahmed Mohammed is a Finance, Compliance, and Grant Officer with extensive experience in financial management and oversight. He holds a BSc in Accounting and a Master's in Accounting and Financial Management from Bayero University, Kano, and has worked with Catholic Relief Services since 2017.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Ahmed Mohammed has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2017, serving as a Finance, Compliance, and Grant Officer. In this role, he is responsible for strategic tracking and reporting of inventory as the supply chain cost accountant. He supervises a team of seven finance officers and conducts regular finance refresher sessions for program staff to prevent disallowed costs and audit issues. Additionally, he trains partners on financial management, reporting, and controls to ensure compliance with projects in Northeast Nigeria.
Education and Expertise
Ahmed Mohammed studied at Bayero University, Kano, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 1999 to 2012. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Accounting and Financial Management from 2016 to 2018. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in financial principles, compliance, and grant management.
Background
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Ahmed worked as a Financial Consultant at Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited from 2014 to 2017. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in financial monitoring and compliance. He has designed a Finance, Travel, and Procurement Policy for sub-recipients, showcasing his ability to develop frameworks that enhance financial operations.
Achievements
In his current role, Ahmed performs financial monitoring and designs corrective action plans for sub-recipients scoring below 75% in assessments. His proactive approach to financial management has been instrumental in ensuring compliance and improving the financial performance of projects under his supervision.