CATHERINE KABAGYENI

• As a finance assistant, I'm overseeing the financial needs at the Kyangwali Base, and the following are my roles.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of invoice processing, payment handling, and expense report management in Sylogist.
• Collected and structured financial data to produce comprehensive monthly statements and reports.
• Ensured accuracy of financial records and databases by maintaining up-to-date and correct information.
• Monitored budget expenditures and provided treasury forecasts to optimize financial performance.
• Served as a resource for the base staff, offering general administrative support.

As a volunteer, I gained hands-on experience with multiple accounting systems, including Sylogist and Saga, which significantly enhanced my bookkeeping skills. My responsibilities included:

• Reviewed and organized both base and head office files to identify and correct discrepancies in entries.
• Ensured proper storage and organization of accounting files for easy retrieval and accurate record-keeping.
• Recorded journal entries in Sylogist, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Initiated payments through Beyonic, managing the payment process efficiently.

This role allowed me to develop a strong foundation in maintaining organized and accurate accounting records, while becoming proficient in various accounting software systems.

As an Accounts Assistant, I effectively utilized automated systems, such as QuickBooks, to enhance bookkeeping and deliver precise, timely financial reports. My key responsibilities included:

• Ensured timely booking of revenue to facilitate an accurate month-end close process.
• Processed supplier payments according to agreed payment terms, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Conducted thorough reconciliations and reviews of general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, creditors, debtors, accruals, and prepayments.
• Managed fixed assets, including tracking and recording asset purchases, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepared monthly cash flow budgets to plan for upcoming payments and ensure liquidity.
• Prepared and filed monthly statutory and tax returns, including PAYE, NSSF, and WHT, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Performed daily cash reconciliations and managed banking activities to maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversaw petty cash transactions and ensured proper documentation and reconciliation.

This role allowed me to develop strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial management using automated systems.