BELINDA AWINO
KAMPALA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 06 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK
07.2017 - Current
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.
- Monitored pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
- Analyzed market trends and identified optimal sources of supply to maximize cost savings.
- Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
- Promoted superior customer experiences by leveraging understanding of color, trends, styles, benefits and product value perception.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align supply chain processes with organizational goals.
Accountant
UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK
07.2017 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- 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.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Data Entry Intern
WORLD VISION SOROTI PROGRAMMES
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
- Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Created and maintained data entry logs to track data entry activities.
- Collated and organized data entry documents into filing systems for easy access.
- Resolved discrepancies in data entry activities for accurate, complete jobs.
- Secured and protected data from unauthorized access by complying with security protocols.
- Developed data entry policies and procedures in compliance with company standards.
- Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
- Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
- Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
- Analyzed current data records to provide detailed reports.
Education
BBA - FINANCE
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
KAMPALA01.2017
High School Diploma -
ST.AUGUSTINE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
WAKISO12.2011
High School Diploma -
NAALYA SENIOR SECONDARY SHOOL
KAMPALA11.2009
Skills
- Reports and Documentation
- Tax Computation
- Payroll Management
- Prepare Budgets
- Non-Compliance Assessment
- Journal Entries
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Payroll Liability and Deductions
- Payroll Auditing
- Financial Projections
- Business Operations Analysis
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation Processes and financial statements
- Fiscal Budgeting Knowledge
- Strategic Planning
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Project Management
- Bid Process Management
Timeline
Procurement Officer
UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK
07.2017 - Current
Accountant
UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK
07.2017 - Current
Data Entry Intern
WORLD VISION SOROTI PROGRAMMES
04.2016 - 08.2016
BBA - FINANCE
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
ST.AUGUSTINE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
NAALYA SENIOR SECONDARY SHOOL
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