Atlas-ti- Excellent
Ahmed Idi Kato
Senior Lecturer
Kampala,Central
Summary
Dynamic senior lecturer with 5 years of successful teaching experience impeccable teaching credentials and numerous scholarly articles and conference presentations. Directed and managed expansion of course unit offerings while adhering to high quality standards. Superb communications and course delivery skills leading to positive results. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding. Innovative Assistant professional bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng
09.2021 - Current
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.
- Conducted research guided by faculty supervisor in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning strategies.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Scheduled lab and study sessions for students to increase subject understanding and maintain 70% GPA in MBA classrooms
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
- Established productive collaborations with external partners, expanding the scope and impact of research efforts.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Senior Lecture
ISBAT UNIVERSITY
Kampala, City
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised junior lecturers' course development and recommended refinements to enhance student learning.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning strategies.
- Supported graduate students in obtaining doctoral degrees by advising on study plans, doctoral dissertations and career goals.
- Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Conducted original research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
- Directed graduate student and teaching assistant hiring programs to obtain well-qualified individuals who met established criteria.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
- Maintained interdisciplinary study as guiding principle, establishing partnerships with faculty in other departments to draw parallels with other subjects.
- Scheduled lab and study sessions for students to increase subject understanding and maintain 30% GPA in online classrooms
- Hired and trained 15 Teaching Assistants for grading and classroom administration
Assistant Finance Manager
World Education Inc
Kampala, Kampala
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepared monthly payroll for 120 employees and maintained all associated files.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Produced monthly, quarterly and annual reports outlining latest financial information such as expenses, income and outstanding balances.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Oversaw high-volume accounting operations with 6 person team focused on efficient budget administration, AP/AR and other financial management needs.
- Generated VAT claims tax reports for each operational jurisdictions, monitored bi-weekly payroll and prepared and paid out sales commissions.
- Administered financial aspects of contracts, including establishing and checking coding procedures, monitoring reports and updating internal files.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Kept up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
Finance Manager
Refugee Law Sch of Law Projec Makerere University
Kampala, City
09.2010 - 03.2015
- Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Mitigated process gaps and managed all operational functions, including account openings, trades, documentation, regulatory compliance and marketing collateral.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Drove industry-leading profit increase by transforming production process and aligning sales targets to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $5,000,000 company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial standing.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Prepared capital expenditure budgets worth over $10,000,000 to effectively manage infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Evaluated applications against outline specifications to approve, reject or recommend adjustments files.
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using Quickbooks accounting software.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements.
- Contributed to increase of donor funding by 35% by assisting with operations management, including sales and marketing efforts.
- Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
- Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Decreased monthly expenditures by 30% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas.
- Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
Senior Accountant
PREFA (Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Tororo
01.2004 - 08.2010
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Managed team of 6 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2018 - 03.2021
MBA - Finance & Accounting
Islamic University in Uganda
Kampala 09.2008 - 03.2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management - Financial Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala 08.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
Kampala 09.1999 - 10.2004
Skills
Academic research
undefinedAccomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Achieved excellent research skills through effectively helping with organizing research conferences
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Software
SPPS- Trainer
STATA- Excellent
Timeline
Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of South Africa
09.2021 - Current
Senior Lecture
ISBAT UNIVERSITY
06.2021 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Management Sciences
University of South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2021
Assistant Finance Manager
World Education Inc
07.2015 - 01.2018
Finance Manager
Refugee Law Sch of Law Projec Makerere University
09.2010 - 03.2015
MBA - Finance & Accounting
Islamic University in Uganda
09.2008 - 03.2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management - Financial Management
Uganda Management Institute
08.2005 - 03.2007
Senior Accountant
PREFA (Protecting Families Against HIV/AIDS
01.2004 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
09.1999 - 10.2004
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