Driven accounting professional with established knowledge of accounting principles to execute in-depth financial audits and deliver comprehensive financial reports. Seeking a more challenging position within an organization that allows for further career advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION OFFICER
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY INTERNATIONAL
03.2021 - Current
Checks all payment documents (commodities and cash), payment checks, etc
For budget and other related issues prior to the PAM’s approval
Requests cash transfer from the Head Office on time
Checks that all cash receipt for local collections are deposited on time as appropriate
Prepare monthly cash flow for the cluster
Assists/Advices projects and programs departments on their respective budget utilization according to the monthly financial (Expense) report
Ensure that project expenditure remains within monthly cash flow or the budget
Support staff to read and understand the financial report and control their budget
Obtains monthly bank statement from the bank and reconcile with the book record
Record transactions by account, cost center, program and fund categories
Prepares journal vouchers for cash coupon transactions
Timely consolidation of accruals & ensuring that all accruals for ending projects and are posted
Prepares monthly journal summaries for the project and submit to the Support Office on time
Get monthly financial reports from the SO, analyze income and expenditure in line with the budget, and advise the PAM and component heads on issues that require special attention
Ensuring statutory compliance through timely filling and submission of PAYE, WHT, NSSF & LST
Prepares monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual project financial reports as needed
Ensure compliance with donor regulations, FH finance policies and local government rules and regulations
Ensure the accuracy and correctness of all transactions against each grant; ensuring all expenditures are posted under the right account code
Coordinate with the PAM to compile donors, projects and programs feedbacks on financial reports to take subsequent corrective action
Support the Cluster Program team in developing budgets; Support the Cluster budget preparation for potential and operational programs for the year
Organize in house training and/or orientation session on finance to projects staff
Supervises all cleaning, Driver, Cashier/Stores, finance Assistants security and office management staff and activities
In consultation with the immediate supervisor, schedules staff annual leaves, keep and update personnel files and submit monthly staff timesheets
Prepare and review monthly financial variance reports and use financial reports as guidelines for adjusting personnel effort and program expenditures
Evaluate performance of subordinates
Giving support to the Logistic Officers to ensure the right procurement processes are followed and participate in the bid evaluation process for purchases within the cluster threshold
Monitor monthly log sheets and fuel usage for vehicles & motorcycles and reporting as appropriate
Enforcing Organization policies
Ensure proper filing of records in the field office
Assists in administrative matters
Submits required staff information to HR for processing of Payroll, ID’s, N.S.S.F and Insurance/benefits
Checks inventory and fixed asset records of the project monthly
Verifies Commodity movement for the Cluster
Ensures that the internal control system of the organization are in place and are observed by all staff
Support projects audit for the cluster
Member of the EMT to share on the progress of financial and Admin matters
Ensure proper fleet management of the cluster
Ensure safety measures are in place and supervisees comply with the Core Security Requirements as per FHU security manual & SOP’s
FINANCE OFFICER
BETTER WORLD INTERNATIONAL
Gulu
05.2020 - 04.2021
Receive and process payments for suppliers, staff and any other providers of goods and services to the organization
Capture all financial data in the organization’s accounting software
Conduct regular bank transactions
Prepare, analyze and submit financial reports to the donors
Manage project cash and valuables
Participate in internal and external audits exercises
Prepare monthly payrolls and pay slips
Ensure filing of statutory deductions
Participate in the annual budgeting and planning process
Monitor cash inflow and cash outflow against the approved budgets
Review reconciliation to ensure that are properly prepared and follow up on any unusual items
Develop and maintain financial record keeping and reporting systems
Maintaining proper filing of the financial records and documents
To monitor field budgets against expenditures
General administration and other relevant tasks assigned by Management
Perform other duties assigned
FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION OFFICER
GLOBAL AIM SOUTHSUDAN
Nimule
01.2018 - 03.2020
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors, the Senior Management team, and the board of directors; assess any changes necessary
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; Director of Program me and review financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
Tracking of donor disbursement against signed contracts and preparing fund requests to be submitted to donors
Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements
Update and implement all necessary financial policies and accounting practices; including the donor policies
In consultation with the SMT members as SMT member, periodically improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors
Develop and maintain financial record keeping and reporting systems both internal and external (donor formats)
Supervise payroll, billing, receivables, payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger functions
Monitor and follow-up on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods
Produce monthly financial statements including balance sheet, and accumulative general ledger using computer-based accounting system
Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis
Prepare monthly closing general ledger entries
Review reconciliations to ensure that are prepared properly and follow-up on any unusual items
Monitor cash flow and outflow in the organization
Ensure filing of statutory deductions and submission to the relevant authorities
Oversee, in conjunction with independent auditor, preparation of annual audit
Reconcile bank, and prepare related journal entries
Supervise preparation of invoices
Support program staff in organizing workshops, review meeting and donor field visits
Supervise Staff Accountant and Finance Assistant and providing training to non-finance staffs on financial management
Manage office supplies
Support in the procurement procedure, logistics for effective implementation of Program me activities
Filling of staff files, contracts
Conduct Interview of support staffs
Handling internal and external communication
Chair staff meetings and organizing trainings
Conduct staff performance appraisals
Perform other duties as assigned by the executive director
FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION OFFICER
GLOBAL AIM SOUTHSUDAN
01.2016 - 12.2017
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors, the Senior Management team, and the board of directors; assess any changes necessary
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; Director of Programme and review financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements
Update and implement all necessary financial policies and accounting practices
In consultation with the SMT members, periodically improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors
Develop and maintain financial record keeping and reporting systems
Supervise payroll, billing, receivables, payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger functions
Monitor and follow-up on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods of time
Produce monthly financial statements including balance sheet, and accumulative general ledger using computer-based accounting system
Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis
Prepare monthly closing general ledger entries
Review reconciliations to ensure that they are prepared properly and follow-up on any unusual items
Monitor cash flow and investments
Ensure filing of statutory deductions
Oversee, in conjunction with independent auditor, preparation of annual audit
Reconcile bank, and prepare related journal entries
Supervise preparation of invoices
Supervise Staff Accountant and Finance Assistant
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive director
FINANCE ASSISTANT
GLOBAL AIM SOUTHSUDAN
06.2015 - 12.2015
Proper Cash Management
Ensuring availability of petty cash for meeting emerging needs
Ensuring Safe custody of all cash and cash Equivalents in the office safe
Writing and preparing cheque payment vouchers and ensuring correct coding
Maintaining an accurate and up to date cheque book and cheque payment register
Preparing monthly bank reconciliation
Safe custody of all cheque books
Be an agent of all bank accounts – banking, withdrawals, bank statement collections and other correspondence
Compile monthly and quarterly financial reports for all donors
Prepare management reports
Keep track of all office expenditures
Prepare Monthly payrolls
Ensure correct payroll deductions – PAYE, NSSF, and salary advances
Payroll reconciliation on half yearly basis
Participating in the budgeting process
Ensure numerical accuracy and compliance to budget format
Facilitate economic procurement of goods and services
Keep record of potential and prequalified suppliers
Keep register of supplier’s invoices
Ensure accurate and up to date record of all cash, bank and other financial and procurement documents, including vouchers, bank statements, and invoices
Ensure complete record of staff documents
ASSISTANT CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
FULAA LIFELINE INTERNATIONAL
Nimule
01.2013 - 04.2015
Handle Day to Day Accounting, Book Keeping And Routine Field Financial Matters
Ensure That All Transactions Are Recorded Properly and Promptly
Manage All Cash Transactions, Cash Flow and Timely Replenishment of Cash Accounts
Assist in Preparing Monthly Financial Reports
Prepare Payments, Receipts and Transfer Vouchers
Handle Field Cash Counts and Cash Account Reconciliation
Prepare monthly financial Reports
Procurement and logistics management
Fleet management
Management of different Donor Funds
Managed to lead staffs in the different field locations
Developed financial procedures to guide Programme staffs for accountability of what is done
Accurately prepared financial reports to donors on timely basis
Audit management
Budget and planning
Financial Reporting
Education
ICPAU
Kampala
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor in Business Administration - majoring in Accounting
Gulu University
Gulu
01.2016 - 01.2020
Diploma in Microfinance -
Kyambogo University
Kampala
01.2010 - 01.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Nakanyonyi Girls School
Jinja
01.2008 - 01.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Nakanyonyi Girls Schools
Jinja
01.2004 - 01.2007
Primary leaving certificate -
Madhvani Primary School
Jinja
01.1997 - 01.2003
Skills
Analytical skillsundefined
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/04/90
Gender: Female
References
Mr. Charles Amadi, Director of Programmes, Global Aim, +256-772866143, +256761237914, mawaricado@gmail.com
Mr. Awio Patric, Director, African Women & Children Organisation (AWICO), +211917775362, patrickawio@gmail.com
Pastor Abdalla Richard Martin, Director, Fula Lifeline International
Disclaimer
I hereby do solemnly declare that, the information herein is the sole truth and nothing else but the truth about my educational status, working experience and skills.
Timeline
ICPAU
02.2023 - Current
FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION OFFICER
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY INTERNATIONAL
03.2021 - Current
FINANCE OFFICER
BETTER WORLD INTERNATIONAL
05.2020 - 04.2021
FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION OFFICER
GLOBAL AIM SOUTHSUDAN
01.2018 - 03.2020
FINANCE AND ADMINSTRATION OFFICER
GLOBAL AIM SOUTHSUDAN
01.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor in Business Administration - majoring in Accounting
Gulu University
01.2016 - 01.2020
FINANCE ASSISTANT
GLOBAL AIM SOUTHSUDAN
06.2015 - 12.2015
ASSISTANT CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
FULAA LIFELINE INTERNATIONAL
01.2013 - 04.2015
Diploma in Microfinance -
Kyambogo University
01.2010 - 01.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Nakanyonyi Girls School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Nakanyonyi Girls Schools
01.2004 - 01.2007
Primary leaving certificate -
Madhvani Primary School
01.1997 - 01.2003
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