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EDDY WATEMA
AN ACCOUNTANT
KAMPALA
Summary
I am highly organized and self-driven individual, passionate about developing my career in the field of Accounting as a Corporate Accountant. My commitment can be gauged from the fact that I am an accredited holder of an Accountancy Diploma,Currently a student member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda and with FMVA Certification from Corporate Finance institute (CFI).
Possessing more than 3 years of working experience in diverse financial positions with GETLAB LTD , I have gained an extensive insight within this field. My key accounting and financial competencies include, but are not limited to, maintaining financial records, managing budgets, risk assessments and business strategy reviews.
As an Accountant, I am an accomplished communicator, with excellent organizational, decision making, and time management skills, and have a proven track record of consistently meeting and regularly surpassing demanding performance goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Junior Accountant
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY LIMITED
KAMPALA
02.2019 - Current
- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using [Software].
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Checked employee expense reports and submitted for signatures.
- Utilized tax software to prepare and file tax returns.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Junior Accountant
HARDWARE WORLD LIMITED
KAMPALA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using [Software].
- Interacted with vendors, upper management and peers.
Volunteer
SODOLIN PAINTS UGANDA LIMITED
KAMPALA
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Responded to questions from customers and community members.
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
- Balanced and submitted financial reports for review and approval.
- Developed technical knowledge through combination of workplace learning and formal study.
- Prepared straightforward tax returns and explained expected refund or income tax liability and due date for payment.
- Received, reviewed and verified validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting and financial data.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
Trainee
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LIMITED
KAMPALA
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
- Interacted with clients and obtained cost and budget information to draft and manage accounts.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Measured revenues, automated accounting systems and internal controls to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Employed self-review and analytical review techniques to proactively identify fundamental errors.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures in [Software] and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Adhered to corporate data confidentiality rules, mitigating breaches.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
Education
FMVA CERTIFICATION - Accounting And Finance
CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE (CFI)
NAIROBI 01.2022 - 12.2022
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS OF UGANDA
UGANDA (KAMPALA) 07.2019 - 12.2029
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA)
UGANDA (KAMPALA) 02.2011 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
KOLOLO HIGH SCHOOL
KAMPALA 01.2009 - 11.2010
Skills
Proficient in [Software]
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Reporting capabilities
Quickbooks
Payroll Processing
Account reconciliation specialist
Financial records review
Budget Analysis
Tax accounting specialization
Cash Flow analysis
Bookkeeping
Forecasting
Software
ERP
TALLY
Timeline
FMVA CERTIFICATION - Accounting And Finance
CORPORATE FINANCE INSTITUTE (CFI)
01.2022 - 12.2022
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - Accounting
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS OF UGANDA
07.2019 - 12.2029
Junior Accountant
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY LIMITED
02.2019 - Current
Junior Accountant
HARDWARE WORLD LIMITED
01.2018 - 01.2019
Volunteer
SODOLIN PAINTS UGANDA LIMITED
01.2017 - 08.2017
Trainee
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LIMITED
01.2013 - 08.2013
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
YOUNG MEN CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA)
02.2011 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
KOLOLO HIGH SCHOOL
01.2009 - 11.2010