Teshome Debella
About Teshome Debella
Teshome Debella serves as the Finance Director at Catholic Relief Services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with extensive experience in finance management across various organizations since 1993. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Addis Ababa University and is currently pursuing an MBA at St. Mary's University.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Teshome Debella has served as the Finance Director at Catholic Relief Services since 2018. In this role, he oversees financial operations and ensures compliance with organizational standards. His tenure at the organization has contributed to the financial management and strategic planning efforts within the organization, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Current Roles at Save the Children
Teshome Debella holds multiple positions at Save the Children US, including Deputy Chief of Party and Donors Compliance Manager. He has worked with the organization since 2006, accumulating 18 years of experience. His responsibilities include managing compliance with donor requirements and overseeing financial operations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Education and Expertise
Teshome Debella earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Addis Ababa University, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at St. Mary's University, beginning in 2015. Additionally, he completed a certificate in NGO Management through a fellowship program in 2002. He has also received training in International Financial Reporting Standards.
Background in Finance and Administration
Teshome Debella has extensive experience in finance and administration across various organizations. He has worked as a Regional Finance Officer at IMC in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, and as a Finance and Administration Manager at Save the Children Denmark in Addis Ababa. His career spans over three decades, with significant roles in financial management and compliance.
Achievements in Organizational Development
Teshome Debella successfully registered Save the Children Denmark in Ethiopia and developed their finance and administration system. He has collaborated with multiple funding agencies, including USAID, EU, and GIZ, to enhance financial operations and compliance. His experience includes conducting capacity assessments for fund recipients and reviewing proposals for international development cooperation.