Our Team
Professional 20+ years experience in Audit and Consulting services
Optimum Audit and Consulting service founding partners are enormous professional experience for more than 20 years in Audit and Consulting services for various clients in various industries.
Mekonnen Muluneh
Managing Partner
Tax and Outsourcing Service Leader
Mr. Mekonnen Muluneh is a founding partner and Leads the Tax and Outsourcing Department. He brings more than two decades of expertise in financial operations, auditing, tax advisory, and accounting across multiple industries. His proficiency spans financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and strategic financial management.
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His academic journey commenced with an accounting diploma from Addis Ababa Commercial College, followed by earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Information Systems from Addis Ababa University. Demonstrating his commitment to professional growth, he become fellow chartered certified accountant from ACCA, in 2015. In 2022, he further enhanced his credentials by obtaining MSc in Financial Management from Heriot Watt University.
His professional path evolved from his initial role as a junior Accountant to becoming an Audit Manager at Getachew Kassaye & Co, Ethiopia’s pioneer private audit firm. Subsequently, he co-established Debebe & Mekonnen Audit Service Partnership, where he dedicated more than five years to managing the firm’s audit and consulting operations.
Throughout his 22 -year career trajectory, Mekonnen has demonstrated consistent commitment to excellence, maintaining high ethical standards and professional conduct while exceeding expectations. His comprehensive knowledge base and practical experience make him a crucial asset in managing complex financial challenges and driving organizational success.
Expertise
⦁ Taxation
⦁ Audit and Assurance
Education
⦁ MSc, Financial Management from Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom.
⦁ Member in the Association of chartered Certified accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom
⦁ Certificate in international public sector accounting Standards (IPSAS), ACCA
⦁ Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ACCA
⦁ B.A Degree in Business Administration and Information system, from Addis Ababa University College of Commerce.
⦁ Diploma in Accounting, from Addis Ababa University College of Commerce, Ethiopia.
Mesfin Seyoum
Managing Partner
Support Service Leader
Mesfin Seyoum is a founding partner, and the current Support Service leader of Optimum Audit and Consulting Service leading a team dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service. His journey in finance spans over 22 years, a testament to his unwavering dedication to the field.
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Mesfin’s story begins with a strong foundation – a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Addis Ababa University College of Commerce. He further solidified his expertise by earning the prestigious Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Qualification (UK) in 2010, later becoming a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). His journey took him from junior auditor to Audit Manager at the former Getachew Kassaye & Co, the first private audit firm in Ethiopia, then being the co-founding member of Eshetu & Mesfin Audit Service Partnership and served the firm’s audit and assurance business for the last 10 years.
Across his professional journey, Mesfin has showcased unwavering dedication to excellence, integrity, and professionalism, consistently surpassing set benchmarks. He is more than just an auditor; he guides clients with clarity and confidence through the ever-evolving financial landscape, he’s a trusted advisor, and a skilled mentor.
Expertise
⦁ Audit and Assurance
⦁ Tax and Outsourcing Service
Education
⦁ BA in Accounting, Addis Ababa University
⦁ Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant, ACCA
Debebe Yilma
Managing Partner
Business and Finance Advisory Service Leader
Debebe Yilma is a highly proficient Chartered Certified Accountant accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), boasting over two decades of extensive experience across Banking, Audit, and Business and Finance Consulting domains.
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His proficiency extends across diverse financial realms, encompassing areas such as financial analysis, Organization structure design, feasibility study, Product development, risk management, strategic financial planning, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Across his professional journey, Debebe has showcased unwavering dedication to excellence, integrity, and professionalism, consistently surpassing set benchmarks. His profound expertise and hands-on experience render him an invaluable resource in navigating intricate financial landscapes and steering organizational triumph.
Education
- BA Degree in Accounting from Addis Ababa University
- Chartered Certified accountant (ACCA)
- IFRS Deploma (IFRDiP)
- Certified Trainer of MFIs by Frankfurt school
Expertise
- Strategy formulation
- System establishment advisor
- Financial analysis
- IFRS Consultant
- Organization policy developer
- ERP Functional consultant
- Micro Finance Technical Expert
Kalid Mohammed
Managing Partner
Audit and Assurance Service Leader
Kalid Mohammed is a founding partner and fellow Chartered Certified Accountant accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He is well Experienced practitioner with about 22 years of experience in Audit, Finance Advisory, Tax Advisory, and business consultancy. He has practical and enormous experience in various industries like manufacturing, Trading, Hospitality business, nongovernmental organization and other areas of business.
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He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Information Systems from Addis Ababa University College of Commerce. He further solidified his expertise by earning the prestigious Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Qualification (UK) in 2008, later becoming a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA). His journey took him from junior auditor to Audit Manager at the former Getachew Kassaye & Co, the first private audit firm in Ethiopia, worked as a finance manager and opened his own Audit firm and worked for more than 10 years.
He has rich experience during his two decades of experience, He has showcased unwavering dedication to excellence, integrity, and professionalism, consistently surpassing set benchmarks. His profound expertise and hands-on experience render him an invaluable resource in navigating intricate financial landscapes and steering organizational triumph.
Expertise
- Audit and Assurance Education
- BA in Business Administration and Information Systems, Addis Ababa University
- Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant, ACCA
Feleke Tesema
Managing Partner
Training and Human Capital Service Leader
Feleke Tesema is a founding partner and fellow Chartered Certified Accountant accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He is well experienced practitioner with about 20 years of experience in Audit, Finance Advisory, Tax Advisory, and business consultancy. He has practical and enormous experience in various industries like manufacturing, Trading, Hospitality business, nongovernmental organization and other areas of business.
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He is well experienced in curriculum development, Training & Human resource development, change management & Business re-organization, financial analysis, Business advisory and strategic planning. He has in-depth knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and international public sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) as well as International Standards on Auditing.
He has rich experience during his two decades of experience, He has showcased unwavering dedication to excellence, integrity, and professionalism, consistently surpassing set benchmarks. His profound expertise and hands-on experience render him an invaluable resource in navigating intricate financial landscapes and steering organizational triumph.
Expertise
- Investment Specialist Training and human capital services
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Association of chartered certified Accountant (ACCA) – Fellow
- International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRDip)
- Bachelor of Art (BA) in accounting
Alemayehu Yimer
Managing Partner
Quality Control Department Leader
Alemayehu Yimer is a founding partner and fellow Chartered Certified Accountant accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)., with more than 19 years of experience. He is Proactive and result oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accounting, financial management and Audit. He has in-depth knowledge and understanding of IFRS, IAS, ISA, Ethiopian Tax Law and other regulations affecting the finance Sector. He gained valuable experience in different accounting systems in charities, private companies, financial institutions and international organizations. He has also strong familiarity with various accounting software and Excel usage to an advanced level.
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He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Addis Ababa University College of Commerce. He further solidified his expertise by earning the prestigious Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Qualification (UK) in 2019, later becoming a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA)
Across his professional journey, Alemayehu has showcased unwavering dedication to excellence, integrity, and professionalism, consistently surpassing set benchmarks. His profound expertise and hands-on experience render him an invaluable resource in navigating intricate financial landscapes and steering organizational triumph.
Expertise
- Audit and Assurance
- Tax and Outsourcing Service
Education - Bachelor of Art (BA) in accounting
- Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant, FCCA