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Ben Mwesige
Audit Associate
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
- Meticulous tech-savvy Audit Associate with in-depth knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and PCAOB rules and standards, offering a 1-year background examining financial statements and analyzing audit and levy related issues. Ethical and communicative professional skillful in inspecting organizations' operations, identifying risks and assessing mitigating controls. Proficient in job-related software such as QuickBooks. Adept at working with private, public and state government clients.
- My undergraduate exposure to the Oil and Gas industry gave me an overflowing passion for Drilling Engineering as a career path with considerable interest in directional drilling and production engineering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Audit Associate
Deloitte & Touche
Kampala, Uganda
07.2021 - Current
- Identified various risks and errors in accounts to propose corrective action to client management.
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Executed litigation support by examining canceled checks, expense accounts, invoices and bank records.
- Performed extensive assessments of payables and receivables, equity, debt and revenue to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
Audit Intern
Deloitte & Touche
Kampala, Uganda
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
Exploration Geologist
Megha Industries (U) Limited
Kampala, Uganda
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Planned and conducted geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling and testing programs.
- Used aerial photographs, charts and survey results to locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil and mineral ore deposits and underground water resources.
- Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
- Analyzed and interpreted geological, geochemical and geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, boreholes and aerial photos.
- Investigated composition, structure and history of Earth's crust by collecting, examining, measuring and classifying soils, minerals, rocks and fossil remains.
- Created GIS maps and figures for technical reports and press releases.
Petrophysics Intern
Icon Industrial Services (U) Limited
Kampala, Uganda
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Maintained optimal safety practices on every job site by implementing the company HSE process.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Skills trained in: Fluids saturation determination, Porosity, permeability, grain density and wettability determination, Core photography, Data analysis and interpretation and Core preparation and cleaning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Geoscience & Production
Makerere University
Kampala 08.2015 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Seeta High School
Mukono, Uganda 02.2013 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Seeta High School
Mukono, Uganda 02.2009 - 11.2012
Skills
Accounting principles
Report writing
Financial Management
Drilling Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Exploration Geology
Software
GIS
Microsoft Office Suite
Interests
Reading books and journals, Travelling, Community outreach programs, Table tennis, Learning new skills, Video games, Chess, Intellectual discussions, and Good music
References
- All references, academic transcripts and certificates are readily available on request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Audit Associate
Deloitte & Touche
07.2021 - Current
Audit Intern
Deloitte & Touche
02.2021 - 06.2022
Exploration Geologist
Megha Industries (U) Limited
02.2020 - 05.2020
Petrophysics Intern
Icon Industrial Services (U) Limited
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Geoscience & Production
Makerere University
08.2015 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Seeta High School
02.2013 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Seeta High School
02.2009 - 11.2012