Edith Suubi Nakawombe

I am a committed Accountant with competence in managing Bank & cash accounts, preparation of management reports, budget preparation & management, organization’s assets management, and people management among others. I am a dependable professional, with possession of good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills and with demonstrable capability to effectively handle defined tasks with minimum supervision.

• Chairperson Contracts Committee
• Butabika School Of Psychiatric Nursing, Butabika, Uganda
• March 2023 up to March 2026

Principle-centered Contracts Committee Chairperson with extensive experience in leading and managing public and institutional procurements. Adept at steering the award of contracts and approvals of tenders in compliance with all regulations while maintaining cost-effectiveness and transparency. Proven record of ensuring compliance while minimizing risks in the procurement process by reviewing and overseeing all aspects of the procurement cycle, including valuation and disposal of assets. Effective negotiator and communicator who facilitates the smooth flow of information between the evaluation committee, stakeholders, and the Accounting Officer.

Successfully completed a certified cognitive and personality assessment covering Number Accuracy & Speed, Spatial Visualization, Verbal Critical Reasoning, and Personality Assessment, achieving an overall score of 88/100 on 21 February 2023.

• Date of Birth: 1992-03-23
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Ugandan
• ID Type: National ID
• ID Number: CF92090100KKDG

Chairperson of the Contracts Committee, Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing

I was the first chairperson of the contracts committee tasked to undertake procurement planning, contract management, evaluation, audit, compliance, reporting, and asset disposal.

Led sensitization campaigns on the need to establish an independent Procurement Department at Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing and made significant contributions to the establishment of this department.

Managed the financial operations of The North Green School from 2017 to date with a high level of accuracy, ensuring there are adequate controls, checks, and compliance procedures in place.

Led and provided guidance to junior staff and ensured proper work distribution among the team.

Supervised, reviewed, and approved the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports to aid in informed decision-making and planning.

Conducted variance analysis and other financial reviews on a monthly basis to ensure optimal performance and provide recommendations.

Led the improvement of several financial controls and reporting procedures while also overseeing internal control audits, statutory audits, and ensuring the required documents were properly prepared and stored.

Supervised and ensured compliance with tax clearance requirements, URA, NSSF, and other statutory requirements.

Played a key role in guiding the young accountants in the department and facilitating their training needs.

Led the implementation of accounting systems like QuickBooks and ODOO and ensured they were used appropriately and efficiently.