Saidu Barrie
Finance And Accounting
Freetown
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate, skilled at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I demonstrate a strong willingness to take on additional responsibilities to help meet team goals. As a results-driven Finance and Administration professional, I have extensive experience in financial statement reviews, auditing, business development, and reporting. I am adept at producing reports, evaluating departmental operations, and managing month- and year-end closings with a meticulous, conscientious, and methodical approach. With a strong foundation in financial administration, I have successfully managed accounts payable and receivable, while also providing payroll, reporting, and audit support. I am highly detail-oriented, organized, and equipped with excellent planning and communication skills. A natural multitasker and problem-solver, I thrive in fast-paced business support roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Group Head, Finance Payable
Rasab Group (Zoodlabs, Metro Cable, Fiber One, Smart Telecom, and Vult)
11.2025 - Current
- Oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations across the group.
- Strengthen internal control systems to enhance financial accountability.
- Supervise reconciliation of supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Partner with CFO and senior leadership on working capital optimization.
- Lead transformation initiatives, including automation and digitalization of AP functions.
- Develop and implement group-wide accounts payable strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop AP leaders across different entities.
- Establish governance frameworks and ensure adherence to policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Collaborate with treasury on cash forecasting and funding requirements.
- onitor and manage accruals and liabilities at the group level.
Finance Payable and Opex Lead
Fiber One (SL) Limited
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Maintain accurate accounts payable records and aging analysis
- Oversee payment runs and ensure timely settlement of obligations.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
- Optimize ERP systems and workflows related to payables and expense tracking
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports to top management on the overall financial performance and operational activities of the company.
- Manage vendor relationships and handle payment queries.
- Maintain strong internal controls to prevent errors, fraud, or duplicate payments
- Lead and mentor accounts payable staff.
Reporting Analyst
Metro Cable SL Limited
06.2024
- Gather, organize, and maintain data from various internal and external sources to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information.
- Develop and maintain reporting databases and systems to store and manage data.
- Develop and design reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support business decisions.
- Customize and automate reports based on the needs of different teams and departments.
- Create regular (daily, weekly, monthly) and ad-hoc reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Analyze trends, patterns, and insights within the data to support business strategies and operational improvements.
- Provide insights on how to improve business processes based on the data.
- Work closely with department heads and other stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
- Communicate findings and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
- Assist in training team members on the use of reporting tools and dashboards.
- Continuously optimize and improve reporting processes and tools.
- Keep up with the latest data analysis and reporting techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of reports.
Finance and Administration Manager
Winch Energy SL Limited
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisting the Country Manager in maintaining the interface with local institutions, regulatory bodies, private and public country representatives, subcontractors, and village paramount chief.
- Assisting the Country Manager in operation issues with the Ministry of Energy, UNOPS, regarding the Private Public Partnership Contract, WP1 reserve account, GST, and reporting.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements. (Quickbooks etc)
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts, and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements.
- Produced reports outlining the latest financial information such as expenses, income, and outstanding balances.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
Finance and Administration Officer
Winch Energy SL Limited
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements. (Quickbooks etc)
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts, and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements.
- Produced reports outlining the latest financial information such as expenses, income, and outstanding balances.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
Institute of Public Administration And Management
Freetown04.2021
Diploma - Banking and Finance
Institute of Public Administration and Management
FreetownAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants - Applied Skill Level Student
ACCA
Skills
Financial: QuickBooks expertise, Reporting proficiency, Discrepancy investigations, Revenue Generation, Financial analysis and reporting, Business Development, Strategic, and financial planning, Human resources knowledge, Staff Management, Relationship building, and management
Administration: Organizing and maintaining records, files, and databases, Scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars, Organizing office equipment and inventory, Teamwork and interpersonal skills, Problem-solving skills
Data Management Skill: Data analysis, Account and file management, Managing database software, Data integrity, and Business intelligence
Certification
Mainstreaming Mini-Grid Tariff Settlement Tools and Methodologies for African Regulators Project
Timeline
Group Head, Finance Payable
Rasab Group (Zoodlabs, Metro Cable, Fiber One, Smart Telecom, and Vult)
11.2025 - Current
Finance Payable and Opex Lead
Fiber One (SL) Limited
10.2024 - 10.2025
Reporting Analyst
Metro Cable SL Limited
06.2024
Finance and Administration Manager
Winch Energy SL Limited
07.2021 - 05.2024
Finance and Administration Officer
Winch Energy SL Limited
08.2019 - 06.2021
Diploma - Banking and Finance
Institute of Public Administration and Management
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
Institute of Public Administration And Management
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Applied Skill Level Student
ACCA
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to developed Vult Reporting Framework.
- Managing the Finance of Winch Energy SL Limited in Installing 24 Solar Mini-grid in Sierra Leone.
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)