About us
Advisory Services is a dynamic consulting firm that offers a diverse range of specialized services to public, private, and non-profit organizations. Established in 2019, the company has experienced substantial growth, boasting a team of over a dozen talented professionals spread across three offices in Somalia: Mogadishu, Garowe, and Hargeisa. The ultimate goal of Merit Advisory Services is to establish itself as a premier consulting firm in the region, delivering unparalleled value to clients through cost-effective, scalable, reliable, timely, and top-notch accounting, auditing, IT, and advisory services.
Our vision
We envision becoming a leading consulting firm in the region shaping the future landscape of consulting services to create real value for our clients.
Our Mission
We aspire to deliver cost-effective, scalable, reliable, timely, and quality accounting, auditing, IT, and advisory services to our clients.
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Our Leadership Team
BURHAN ISMAEL HASSAN, FCCA
Managing Partner
With an outstanding 17-year
career spanning accounting, management, and organizational transformation, Burhan Ismael Hassan is a shining example of leadership and knowledge in the accounting and finance industry. Burhan, who holds the esteemed FCCA designation, is a living example of a financial industry dedicated to quality, professionalism, and moral behaviour.
AHMED M. JAMA, CPA (A)
Lead Partner – Accounting Service
He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA). He has MBA (Finance) from Punjab University in India and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from Osmania University, Hydrabad, India. He is currently the CFO of Somtel, Somaliland
BURHAN SAID SALAH, ACCA, CPA (R)
Lead Partner – Business Development
He is a Merit Advisory partner in South and Central Somalia, Mogadishu office with over 10 years’ experience in consulting services including audit and assurance, internal control systems review, and managing companies in the profit and not-for-profit sectors. He is well versed with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
BASHIR M. WARSAME, ACCA, CIPFA
Lead Partner – Audit & Assurance Services
He is an ACCA and CIPFA Chartered Certified Accountant, he also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and is currently pursuing Master of Science in Accounting from University of London. He is an active member of SICPA technical committee. He has been engaged in the field of auditing, accounting, and financial reporting for more than 8 years.
NUH OMAR MUSE, FCCA
Lead Partner – Advisory & Research
He is an ACCA Certified Accountant. He also holds Bachelor of Applied Accounting and Master of Professional Accountancy from the prestigious universities of Oxford Brookes and London. In addition, a certificate in Public Financial Manage ment (ACCA). He is an important member of the technical advisory committee of the Somali Institute of Certified Public Accountants (SICPA).
