DR. ABDULLAH IBRAHIM ALI (PhD) P.O BOX 40542-80100, MOMBASA, KENYA CELL: +254-722-287363 E-mail: alimut216@gmail.com PERSONAL DETAILS Date of birth : 23 rd November, 1976 Nationality : Kenyan Gender : Male Marital Status : Married Languages : English, Kiswahili, basic Arabic EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS 2010-2017: Doctorate in Business Administration (PhD), (Finance Option) Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya Research Topic. Influence of Financial Determinants on Corporate Hedging for NSE firms in Kenya. Sept 2006-2009: Master of Business Administration (Finance Option) University of Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya Research Topic. Financial Controls in Public Secondary Schools in Mombasa District in Kenya. Aug 1997-April 2001: Bachelor of Education (Arts) in Mathematics and Economics Moi University, Eldoret Kenya 1991-1995 awarded Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mumbuni High School Kenya:Scored B PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certified Public Accounts Kenya Part III (CPA) Graduate Certified Investments and Financial Analysts (CIFA) Part III 1
WORKING EXPERIENCE PWANI UNIVERSITY, KILIFI, KENYA FULL TIME LECTURER Lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate courses like, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Finance Seminar, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment and Portfolio Management Analysis, Finance Ethics, Public Sector Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Research Methods etc. Setting, moderating, invigilating and marking examinations Preparing lesson plans and participating in associated administrative duties Designing and developing comprehensive training materials for the training of students at the University Performing all duties and responsibilities with due regard to the University s values and principles JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY COAST CAMPUS (PART TIME LECTURER) August/2009 to Present KENYATTA UNIVERSITY (COAST CAMPUS) (PART TIME LECTURER) August 2013 to Present MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY (COAST CAMPUS) (PART TIME LECTURER) September 2009 to 2010 MOI UNIVERSITY (COAST CAMPUS) (PART TIME LECTURER) Jan 2014 to Jan 2017 SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED-AL-NAHYAN SCHOOL MOMBASA KENYA 2/2003-2010 Mathematics, Business Studies and Accounting Teacher 2
MARAGUA MUSLIM GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, MARAGUA KENYA 5/2001-1/2003 Mathematics, Business Studies and Accounting Teacher KAPSOGUT SECONDARY SCHOOL, KERICHO KENYA 5/2000 8/2000 Teaching Practice Teacher 2000-2001, Assistant Treasurer, Moi University Muslim Students Association (MUMSA) Main duties were: -Overseeing the financial administration of organization -Reviewing procedures and financial reporting -Advising the board on financial strategy and -Advising on fundraising -Preparation of budgets 2005-2009, Chairman, Supervisory Committee, Sheikh Khalifa Saving and Credit Cooperative Society Main duties were: -Making recommendations to board based on findings of auditor and examiner -Verification of accounts -Presenting reports at annual meeting -Reviewing minutes of board and credit committee meetings -Randomly reviewing loans with special attention to large loans and loans to inside parties. -Recalculating expected interest from loans, investments and member deposits -Ensuring compliance with cooperative principles 3
2015- to date, Head of Finance Department (Academic), Pwani University -Responsible and accountable for setting and advancing the academic strategy of the department in line with faculty and university strategic plans and direction.- -Responsibility of ensuring devolved budget comply with university financial regulations -Ensuring university equipments under department controls are properly maintained and serviced. Give due considerations to ways of retaining connections with teachings at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels -Engender a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect both within and beyond department -Ensure a safe and healthy environment for both staff and students and full compliance with health and safety requirements. -To provide accurate and timely financial services including setting and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, advice and support to inform decision making at all levels PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYST, KENYA (ICIFA) PRACTISING MEMBERSHIP NO. FA/0506 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION Microsoft Word Excel Power point, Ms Dos Ms Access SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS ATTENDED Research Methodology Training for PhD Candidates conducted from 6 th -22 nd of August, 2012 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia organized by Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Training on Effective Auditing tools and techniques for SACCOS seminar by Kenya union of savings and credit co-operative ltd. conducted on 14 th march, 2009. Conference on strengthening HIV& AIDS mainstreaming into the University Curriculum, 27 th - 28 th March, 2013. 4
Programme Leader, for Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance during the Curriculum Review for School of Business and Economics held on 3 rd -4 th July, 2017 at Pwani University, Kenya. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS OF RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN Waigwe, M.S.,and Ali, A.I.(2018). Effects of Financial Management Practices on the Financial Sustainability of Non-Government Organizations in Kenya, a Cross-Sectional Survey of Selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Mombasa County. The International Journal Of Business & Management, 6(3),77-103. (ISSN 2321 8916) Mutua, F.M & Ali, I. (2017). Factors influencing Financial Sustainability of Micro-finance Institutions in Mombasa, Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology,III (VIII), 226-2269. ISSN 2412-0294. Kiema, P. & Ali, A.I.(2017).Determinants of Financial Performance of the Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. International Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2(8), 87 106. ISSN 2518-4113 (Online) Kamau, D.I & Ali, I.A. (2017). Determinants of Capital Structure, Adjustment Speed for Companies Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 3(5), 181-203. ISSN: 2454-1362. Jajale, A.I &Ali, A.I.(2017). Effect of Cash Management on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Mogadishu, Somalia. Journal of Business Management(IJRDO), 3(8) 52-76. ISSN 2455-6661 Hassan, I.J & Ali, A.I. (2017). Effect Of Working Capital Management on Firms Profitability in Merchandise Companies in Mogadishu,Somalia. Journal of Business Management (IJRDO), 2(9), 290-300. ISSN 2455 6661 Abdi B.M &Ali, A.I. (2017). Effect of Capital Structure on Firm Financial Performance: Case Study of Commercial Banks in Mogadishu, Somalia. Journal of Business Management(IJRDO), 2 (9), 274-270. ISSN 2455 6661. Longei, H, & Ali,A.I. (2017). Determinants of Bond Market index at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.The Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management,4(11), 189-206. ISSN 2312-9492. Mutava, P.M. & Ali, A.I. (2016). Effects of Credit Risk Management on Financial performance of Commercial Banks in Mombasa County. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 7(17):15-22. ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847 (Online). 5
Fujo,K.G.,& Ali,A.I.(2016).Factors affecting Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Societies in Kilifi County- A Case Study of Imarika Sacco. The International Journal of Business and Management, 4(2), 448-469. (ISSN 2321-8916). Ali,A.I.,Namusonge,G.S.,& Sakwa,M.(2016).Determinants of Corporate Hedging in listed companies in Kenya.International Journal of Research and Development, 2(7),65-80. ISSN 2455-6661. Ali,A.I.,Namusonge,G.S.,& Sakwa,M.(2016).Effect of Firm Managerial Risk Aversion on Corporate Hedging of Listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya.International Journal of Research and Development,2 (7), 45-64. ISSN 2455-6661. Kinyua,J.M.,& Ali,A.I.(2016) The Role of Strategic Management Factors in Managing Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises- A Survey of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mombasa County. The International Journal of Business and Management,4(2), 129-156. (ISSN 2321-8916). Nyamweya,N.L., &Ali,I.A.(2016). Determinants of Hedging Foreign Currency Risk in Kenya: A Survey of Tea Exporting Companies in Mombasa County. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR), (2)6:740-757. ISSN: 2454-1362. Kambi,R.,& Ali,A.I. (2016).Effects of Financial Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Listed Banks at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. The International Journal of Business & Management,4(4):19-36. (ISSN 2321 8916). Hassan,I.J.,& Ali,I.A.(2016).Effects of Working Capital Management on Firm Profitability in Merchandise Companies in Mogadishu, Somalia. Journal of Business Management,(2), 9:290-300.ISSN-2455-6661. 6
Abdi,B.M.,& Ali,A.I.(2016).Effects of Capital Structure on Firms Financial Performance Case Study Commercial Banks in Mogadishu Somalia. Journal of Business Management,(2), 8:274-289. ISSN-2455-6661. Njunge, M. D., & Ali, A.I., (2015). Determinants of Working Capital Management in Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Kenya: A Survey of Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Kwale County. International Journal of Finance and Current Business Studies, 4 (4), 32-50. ISSN 2307-6305. Joseph,N.N.,&Ali, A.I.(2015). Determinants of Investment Decision Making among Kenya Ferry Services Employees. International Journal of scientific research and management (IJSRM), 3(8), 3477-3484. ISSN (e): 2321-3418. Gahman,S. S., & Ali, A.I. (2015).Determinants of Financial Audit in Small and Medium Enterprises In Kenya A Survey of Audit Firms in Mombasa. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM),17 (5):135-145. ISSN: 2319-7668 Ali, B.M., & Ali, A.I.(2015).Effects of Strategic Plan Implementation on Organizational Performance: TSC Mombasa County. The International Journal of Business and Management,3(9), 474-487. (ISSN 2321-8916). Wanjiru,D.K.,& Ali,A.I.(2014).Effects of Information Communication Technology Adoption on Procurement Process in Kenya s Oil Industry: A Survey of Total Kenya Limited Mombasa County. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations,2(2), 89-116. ISSN 2348-7585. Noor,J.A.,& Ali,A.I. (2014).The Impact of Financial Risks on the Firms Performance. European Journal of Business and Management,6(5), 97-101. ISSN 2222-1905. 7
Trizah,T.M.,&Ali,A,I(2014).Determinants of Financial Literacy Levels among Employees of Kenya Ports Authority in Kenya. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 5 (16): 44-52. ISSN 2222-1697. SAMPLE POST GRADUATE (MASTERS) PROJECTS SUPERVISED 1.Mutava, P.M. (2016). Effects of Credit Risk Management on Financial performance of Commercial Banks in Mombasa County. 2.Fujo,K.G.(2016).Factors affecting Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Societies in Kilifi County- A Case Study of Imarika Sacco. 3.Kinyua,J.M.(2016) The Role of Strategic Management Factors in Managing Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises- A Survey of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mombasa County. 4. Nyamweya, N.L.(2016). Determinants of Hedging Foreign Currency Risk in Kenya: A Survey of Tea Exporting Companies in Mombasa County. 5.Kambi,R.(2016).Effects of Financial Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Listed Banks at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. 6.Hassan,I.J.(2016).Effects of Working Capital Management on Firm Profitability in Merchandise Companies in Mogadishu, Somalia. 7.Abdi,B.M.(2016).Effects of Capital Structure on Firms Financial Performance Case Study Commercial Banks in Mogadishu Somalia. 9.Njunge, M. D.(2015). Determinants of Working Capital Management in Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Kenya: A Survey of Small and Medium Sized Businesses in Kwale County. 10.Joseph,N.N.(2015). Determinants of Investment Decision Making among Kenya Ferry Services Employees. 11.Gahman,S. S.(2015).Determinants of Financial Audit in Small and Medium Enterprises In Kenya A Survey of Audit Firms in Mombasa. 12.Ali, B.M.(2015).Effects of Strategic Plan Implementation on Organizational Performance: TSC Mombasa County. 13.Wanjiru,D.K.(2014).Effects of Information Communication Technology Adoption on Procurement Process in Kenya s Oil Industry: A Survey of Total Kenya Limited Mombasa County. 14.Noor,J.A.(2014).The Impact of Financial Risks on the Firms Performance. 8
15.Trizah,T.M.(2014).Determinants of Financial Literacy Levels among Employees of Kenya Ports Authority in Kenya. REFERENCES THE CHAIR DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS, DR. RONALD KOECH, PhD. PWANI UNIVERSITY P.O. BOX 195-80108 KILIFI, KENYA TEL NO: +254 722 633101, +254 725 91 61 45 E-mail: r.koech@pu.ac.ke COORDINATOR, SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, DR. STANLEY KAVALE MITAU P.O. BOX 3900 ELDORET KENYA TEL NO: +254 725735069 E-MAIL: stanok8@gmail.com CONSTITUENCY ELECTIONS COORDINATOR, MATUGA, KASSIM KAEMA MWAGOMBA, P.O.BOX 3 KWALE TEL. NO. +254 729 388913 E-MAIL: mwagombakaema@gmail.com 9