His meticulous and detail-oriented nature has been a cornerstone of his success.
FALLS CHURCH, VA, September 26, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Esayas Lemma has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Lemma is an esteemed professional in accounting, internal control, tax and grant management. With a career spanning over a decade, he has excelled as a supervisory revenue accounting specialist at CFSA-BSA, where he has been serving since 2023. In this role, Mr. Lemma manages the training of his staff, who have various organizational functions and roles. His meticulous and detail-oriented nature has been a cornerstone of his success.
Before joining his firm, Mr. Lemma succeeded as a supervisory tax examiner for the Washington, D.C., government for 10 years, starting in 2013. During this period, he honed his expertise in tax examination and internal controls, contributing significantly to the efficiency and accuracy of tax assessments and collections. His leadership was also instrumental in streamlining processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Lemma worked as an accountant at Freedom House, where he managed financial records and ensured the integrity of financial reporting. His role involved detailed financial analysis and reporting, helping solidify his reputation for precision and reliability in accounting practices.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Lemma spent a year as a program grant manager at Pact in 2006, overseeing the allocation and management of grants for various programs. His ability to manage complex financial transactions and ensure proper fund utilization was critical to the success of numerous initiatives. Mr. Lemma's first position after college was as the Horn of Africa Representative for Oxfam Australia from 1999 to 2005. In this capacity, he managed significant grant portfolios to support development projects across the region. His work also involved rigorous financial oversight and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Mr. Lemma's academic background included a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics from Alemaya University (now Haramaya University), a Master of Science in public policy and management from the University of London and a Master of Science in accounting with a specialization in controllership from Strayer University. Additionally, he received credentials as a certified government financial manager through the Association of Government Accountants, which he is also a member of, underscoring his commitment to maintaining high standards in government accounting practices.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Lemma is actively involved in civic organizations. He is the treasurer for People to People, where he has been influential in financial stewardship. His work-related contributions have been recognized with several awards, including being named as the Manager of the Year and with an Outstanding Leadership Award in 2023. Mr. Lemma attributes his success to deriving satisfaction from his work and striving for excellence in all his endeavors.
As he prepares for the future, Mr. Lemma aspires to establish a limited liability corporation and pursue consulting work. In this capacity, he would leverage his extensive experience to provide valuable insights and solutions in accounting and finance.
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