ANDREW UPENJURU

• Reconciled bank monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
• Prepared and submitted quarterly budget performance reports.
• Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
• Prepared and posted books of accounts regularly.
• Ensured revenue collected was posted intact on IRAS.
• Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and council.
• Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
• Developed and maintained internal control systems to protect organizational assets.
• Oversaw the successful completion of external audits without any major findings or issues raised by auditors.
• Reduced operating costs by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures across the organization.
• Enhanced financial reporting processes, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely information for decision-making purposes.
• Worked closely with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding potential fines or penalties.
• Developed policies for cash handling and treasury operations, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Strengthened internal controls to prevent fraud, ensuring integrity of financial transactions.
• Educated management and staff on financial management best practices, fostering culture of fiscal responsibility.
• Managed cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations, safeguarding against financial shortfalls.
• Oversaw preparation of financial reports to provide accurate insights into organizational performance.
• Coordinated with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining organizational reputation.
• Streamlined payment processes, improving efficiency and reducing processing times.
• Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.

- Audited revenue collection for effective accountability.

- Audited procurement and payments in line line with accounting and financial procedures and regulations.

- Conducted manpower audit in line with the approved budget and workplans.

- Reviewed and advised on council's accounting systems in line with the Internal controls.

- Monitored the expenditure of council in line with the budgetary provisions and financial regulations.

- Prepared and presented audit reports to relevant authorities.

• Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to cost-saving initiatives across the organization.
• Streamlined account reconciliation tasks for improved financial reporting and decisionmaking.
• Simplified complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
• Established a robust system for tracking fixed assets that included depreciation schedules and periodic inventory verifications.
• Evaluated departmental expenses against budgets, recommending adjustments as needed to maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.
• Prepared accurate financial statements for senior management review, enabling strategic planning efforts within the company.
• Mentored junior staff members in accounting best practices, cultivating a knowledgeable and skilled team environment.
• Identified tax savings opportunities through diligent research of applicable regulations and deductions.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, mitigating risks associated with late payments or uncollected revenue.
• Contributed to successful external audits by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
• Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing efficient and effective accounting processes.
• Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
• Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
• Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Prepared quarterly budget performance reports.
• Prepared monthly and annual financial statements for submission to Auditor General's office and Internal Auditor.
• Collected local revenue over the projected amount.

• Identified tax savings opportunities through diligent research of applicable regulations and deductions.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, mitigating risks associated with late payments or uncollected revenue.
• Evaluated departmental expenses against budgets, recommending adjustments as needed to maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.
• Developed forecasting models to support growth plans and identify potential risks or opportunities in future performance.
• Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to cost-saving initiatives across the organization.
• Contributed to successful external audits by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
• Prepared accurate financial statements for senior management review, enabling strategic planning efforts within the company.
• Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Mentored junior staff members in accounting best practices, cultivating a knowledgeable and skilled team environment.
• Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
• Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
• Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

- Collected, received and supervised revenue collection in the council.

- Identified new revenue sources to increase local revenue base.

- Posted all books of accounts.

- Handled and posted revenue and expenditure abstracts in the ledgers.

- Analysed daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual revenue projections ensuring timely cash commitments.

- Collected data for accurate tax assessment.

- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements.

- Prepared quarterly and annual budgets and workplans and OBT reports.

- Paid and filed tax returns with Uganda Revenue Authority.

-Reconciled monthly bank statements and other reconciliations.

- Responded to audit queries as they arose.

- Posted books of accounts.

- Reconciled monthly bank statements.

- Prepared monthly, annual financial reports and statements for submission to Head Office in Mombasa, Kenya.

- Paid and filed all tax returns with Uganda Revenue Authority.

• Delivered comprehensive training to new hires, fostering a knowledgeable and effective workforce within the branch.
• Maintained confidentiality of private banking information with discretion, diplomacy and professionalism.
• Managed customer service inquiries and pinpointed and implemented proper path to resolution.
• Entered loan data into computerized banking system for renewals and modifications and submitted requests to portfolio managers before maturity.
• Handled back office transactions.
• Handled daily cash strong room tarnsactions.

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
• Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
• Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
• Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
• Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by developing and enforcing stricter credit control policies.