EDITH NAKALEGA
Kampala
Summary
Motivated Administrator with 5years of experience offering office support in furniture industry. Energetic and reputable individual possessing strong work ethic, professional demeanor and superb initiative. Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills. Personable Administrator offers calendar and personnel management expertise coupled with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Proactive and independent professional commended for consistently resolving employee challenges with innovative solutions. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Orderly and committed Administrative Assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced work environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Officer
PERFOMANCE FURNISHINGS LIMMITED
Kampala
03.2018 - Current
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Prepared and distributed agendas, minutes, presentations and other related materials for meetings.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, car rental reservations, and ground transportation.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets by collecting data and inputting information into spreadsheets.
- Provided administrative support to department staff including typing letters and reports; preparing mailings; photocopying; collating; faxing; scanning documents.
- Processed invoices and payments using accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Performed data entry tasks including entering financial transactions into the company's accounting system.
- Managed calendars to ensure efficient use of time; scheduled appointments as needed.
Accountant
PERFOMANCE FURNISHINGS LIMMITED
Kampala
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Developed accurate budget forecasts and monitored actual performance against budgets.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Accounts Assistant
OUR TELECOM
Kampala
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Prepared and processed invoices, payments and bank deposits.
- Assisted in accounts receivable, payable and general ledger activities.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions.
- Completed reconciliations of various accounts including petty cash, credit cards and bank accounts.
- Monitored compliance with internal policies related to finance operations such as expense reimbursement procedures.
- Performed daily cash flow monitoring activities including maintaining adequate cash levels to meet obligations as needed.
- Managed vendor relations through timely invoice payments and resolving any outstanding payment disputes.
- Supported external auditors during annual audits by providing requested documents promptly.
Administrative Assistant
NALGOM LIMMITED
Kampala
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - COMMERCE
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA01-2012
High School Diploma -
BRETHLEN COLLEGE
MATTUGA11-2011
Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Budget Adherence
- Data Acquisition
- Office Management
- Credit and Collections
- Personnel Management
- Scheduling Appointments
- Data Retrieval Systems
- Training and Coaching
- Document Control
- Database Management
- Workflow Planning
- Travel Arrangements
Affiliations
- swimming
- reading
- traveling
Timeline
Administrative Officer
PERFOMANCE FURNISHINGS LIMMITED
03.2018 - Current
Accountant
PERFOMANCE FURNISHINGS LIMMITED
01.2015 - 03.2018
Accounts Assistant
OUR TELECOM
01.2013 - 06.2014
Administrative Assistant
NALGOM LIMMITED
05.2012 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - COMMERCE
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
BRETHLEN COLLEGE
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