AKOL DONNAH
Kampala, Uganda
Summary
I am seeking a challenging role that will allow me to apply my expertise in financial audit, risk management, and administrative support, while contributing to the organization's success. With a solid foundation from my Bachelor of Commerce degree and hands-on experience in financial document preparation, risk assessment, policy drafting, and audit support, I am eager to further enhance my skills. My goal is to drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and add value through financial audits, risk management, and strategic decision-making, while continuously advancing my professional development and making a meaningful contribution to the organization’s growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship (Enterprise Risk Management Department)
National Social Security Fund
Kampala
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Acquired knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management processes and systems for effective risk assessment.
- Conducted control self-assessments to evaluate internal controls and identify improvement areas.
- Reviewed ERM policies to ensure comprehensive understanding for effective risk management.
- Contributed to preparation of quarterly reports summarizing risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
- Engaged in risk awareness training programs to enhance skills in risk identification and communication.
- Analyzed financial statements in Excel to identify potential investment risks and support decision-making.
- Prepared due diligence reports verifying suppliers' eligibility for goods and services provision.
- Participated in drafting risk policies to establish guidelines for organizational risk management practices.
Assistant Administrator
UHY Thakkar & Associates
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared meeting minutes for the all staff meetings backed up the action plans for both the audit and tax department.
- Followed up with the department heads to ensure that they provide me with timelines for the respective tasks for a specified week.
- Managed petty cash; making sure that spreadsheet is shared and approved by the Company operations officer at the end of every week before the request for petty cash for the coming week can be approved.
- Ensured that the auditor had enough financial resources during their field works.
- Prepared financial documents such as payment vouchers.
- Prepared engagement letters for all the audit clients.
- Printing and binding financial statements for the audit clients.
- Created Permanent Audit Files for the new audit clients, and following up with the audit head so that he provides me with preliminary documents to be filed.
- Managed the store and made sure that the firm has enough stock at all times; passing the stock movement information in excel sheet and submitting it to the COO every week.
- Ensured that the firm’s licenses have been renewed every year.
- Sent emails and made telephone calls to various company clients.
- Followed up on the staff to ensure that they fill and submit their respective timesheets to the CEO every week.
- Prepared receipts to the cheques and also bank them.
- Running company errands.
- Ensured that the office had enough supplies and also in charge of paying for office utilities such as water and Yaka.
Office Assistant
UHY Thakkar & Associates
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Collecting and banking them.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda01-2025
UACE -
Mbogo College School
Kawempe Mbogo Kati Falow zone01-2019
UCE -
Mita College School
Kawempe01-2017
PLE -
Triumph Primary School
Kawempe01-2013
Skills
- Financial auditing and analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Internal control evaluation
- Risk assessment and management
- Due diligence and compliance
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Financial statement review
- Risk-based reporting
- Control self-assessments
- Policy and procedure reviews
- Analytical skills and decision-making
- Written and verbal communication
- Report preparation and meeting minutes
- Business email drafting and client relations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Office operations management
- Petty cash oversight and document filing
- Logistical support and resource coordination
- Audit documentation submission
- Time management under pressure
Languages
Language Spoken Written
English Fluent Good
Luganda Fluent fair
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing
- Reading novels
- Watching movies
References
- Ms. Anne Claire Nalunkuuma, Audit Manager, UHY Thakkar & Associates, 0777181286
- Mr. Henry Muguluma, Director of Leadership Development, Africa Renewal Ministries, 0701748184
- Ms. Allen Kukiriza, Director, Cornerstone Registrars, 0704528752
DECLARATION.
I, Akol Donnah, declare that all information stated herein is authentic to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Internship (Enterprise Risk Management Department)
National Social Security Fund
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Administrator
UHY Thakkar & Associates
01.2020 - 01.2022
Office Assistant
UHY Thakkar & Associates
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Makerere University
UACE -
Mbogo College School
UCE -
Mita College School
PLE -
Triumph Primary School
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