Managing Partner
Eliyas Fikadu Kebede
Managing Partner
Chartered Certified Accountant (UK) and Certified Audit Firm (ETH)
View profileAudit, assurance and advisory firm in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Independent Assurance. Practical Advisory. Sustainable Results.
ELMA Advisory and Assurance Services combines audit, finance, risk, compliance and consulting expertise to help organizations strengthen accountability, manage risk and achieve sustainable institutional performance.
Trusted bydevelopment partners, banks, universities and public institutions9 organizations
Led by Eliyas Fikadu
Chartered Certified Accountant (UK) and Certified Audit Firm (ETH), Managing Partner
Client portfolio
Selected clients and organizations served
Assignments and engagements across financial services, development, public-sector, professional services and private-sector environments.
- Hybrid Designs PLC (RIDE)Technology / Development / Financial Services
- United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)International Development / Project Services
- Ethiopian Public Service UniversityPublic Higher Education
- Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU)Public Higher Education / Research
- British CouncilInternational Development / Education / Cultural Relations
- TwoF CapitalInvestment / Financial Services
- Enat Bank S.C.Banking / Financial Services
- Polur Plus Excellence HubProfessional / Entrepreneurship / Development Services
- 60 Decibels Inc.Impact Measurement / Development Sector
Who we are
Building confidence. Strengthening institutions. Delivering results.
ELMA Advisory and Assurance Services is a professional advisory and assurance practice providing integrated audit, accounting, financial management, consulting, risk, compliance and institutional advisory services to businesses, financial institutions, government and public-sector entities, NGOs, INGOs, development programmes, donor-funded projects and international organizations.
ELMAAdvisory and Assurance Services
Managing PartnerEliyas FikaduChartered Certified Accountant (UK) and Certified Audit Firm (ETH)View profile Key Service Areas
Integrated services across audit, finance and advisory
Our multidisciplinary approach combines professional accounting and assurance expertise with practical experience in financial management, donor compliance, risk management, governance, internal controls, institutional strengthening and organizational performance.
View the full service catalogue- External Audit and Assurance
- Internal Audit and Internal Control
- Financial Management Advisory
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- IFRS, IPSAS and GAAP Advisory
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Governance and Institutional Strengthening
- Donor-Funded Project Assurance
- Expenditure Verification
- NGO and INGO Financial Advisory
- Banking and Financial Institution Advisory
- Tax and Statutory Compliance Support
- Business Advisory and Feasibility Studies
- Financial Modelling and Investment Advisory
- Procurement and Operational Advisory
- Training and Capacity Building
Our approach
Five stages from first conversation to lasting improvement
Understand, assess, advise, implement and follow up: a disciplined sequence that keeps recommendations grounded in your operating reality.
Understand
We first understand the client’s organization, objectives, operating environment and challenges.
Assess
We identify key financial, operational, compliance, governance and risk considerations.
Advise
We provide clear, evidence-based and practical recommendations.
Implement
Where requested, we support management in translating recommendations into practical improvements.
Follow up
We support monitoring and follow-up to help ensure that agreed actions are implemented.
Sectors we serve
Experience across the institutions that shape the economy
From commercial banks and SACCOs to UN agencies, public universities and donor-funded projects, our team understands the regulatory and reporting demands of each environment.
Financial Institutions
Commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, Payment service providers
NGOs & INGOs
NGOs, INGOs, Donor-funded programmes, Development projects
Government & Public Sector
Government institutions, Public universities, Public enterprises, Project implementation units
International Organizations
UN agencies, International development organizations, Bilateral and multilateral programmes, International NGOs
Private Sector
Manufacturing, Construction, Real estate, Agriculture
All sectors
See how our services map to each sector and the institutions we support.
Meet our partners
Professional leadership with dedicated audit and consulting wings
A multidisciplinary leadership team combining accounting, audit, finance, consulting, risk and compliance expertise. Additional specialists are engaged where an assignment requires specialized technical, sectoral or geographical expertise.
Consulting Wing
Makeda Berhane
Consulting Wing Leader
Finance & Administration | Donor Compliance | Financial Management
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Audit Wing
Biniam Belay Mamo
Audit Wing Leader
Audit | IFRS | GAAP | ISA | ESG
View profileOur Commitment
Why work with ELMA?
Integrity. Independence. Professional Excellence. Practical Solutions. We support organizations to strengthen financial stewardship, improve accountability, manage risks, comply with applicable requirements and make better-informed decisions.
Multidisciplinary expertise
Audit, finance, consulting, risk, compliance and institutional advisory expertise under one professional platform.
Practical experience
Our professionals bring experience from real operating environments rather than purely theoretical advisory.
International standards
We apply relevant professional standards and internationally recognized practices appropriate to each engagement.
Development-sector understanding
Experience with NGOs, INGOs, international organizations, donor-funded programmes and project environments.
Financial-sector expertise
Specialized experience relevant to banks, MFIs, payment service providers and other financial institutions.
Professional independence
We maintain professional objectivity and independence appropriate to assurance engagements.
Tailored solutions
Each engagement is designed around the client’s specific requirements, risks and objectives.
Quality and professional standards
Work conducted with reference to recognized standards and frameworks
ELMA is committed to delivering professional services consistent with applicable professional standards, ethical requirements, regulatory requirements and engagement-specific terms.
- International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
- Applicable GAAP
- Professional ethical requirements
- Applicable Ethiopian laws and regulations
- Donor-specific requirements
- Engagement-specific terms of reference
Let’s discuss your professional needs
Whether you require an external audit, project assurance, financial advisory, risk assessment, donor compliance support, business advisory or institutional strengthening, our team is available to discuss your requirements.