Audit Partner 

Seid Abdella

Mr. Seid Abdella, partner and long standing auditor at MSE Auditors Partnership, holds several distinctions and specializations in the professional services industry.

After receiving top marks and being second winner at the Addis Ababa University, College of Commerce, Mr. Seid went on to complete his Bachelors in Accounting with the class of 2007.

Next, he gained experience as a Jr. Clerk with Awash Bank before joining A.W. Thomas L.P. (previous name of MSE) and qualifying for the ACCA in 2008—notably with a Gold Medal distinction at the Professional Stage.

In 2010, Mr. Seid made partner with A.W. Thomas L.P. and quickly established himself as a tax specialist concerning NGO’s and all financial restitution matters. Large auditing assignments include investment firms, Zemen Bank, German interests on phase two of Gilet Gibet, and auditing work for the Desert Locust Control Organization.

Recently, his work has been appreciated by the United Nation, the World Bank, the African Union, and can boast meeting special standards for USAID. Other certifications include the IFRS and the CIA.


 

 

 


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