SAP BI
Freda Nakalembe
ACCOUNTANT
Kampala
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, internal controls, and operational accounting across the energy and development sectors. Currently supporting global finance operations at ENGIE Energy Access across nine African countries. Proficient in SAP B1, QuickBooks, and Salesforce, with solid knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and Uganda’s tax regulations. Known for streamlining financial processes, fostering team collaboration, and consistently delivering accurate, timely reports. Reliable, dependable, and committed to driving organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Accountant
ENGIE Energy Access
04.2024 - Current
- Provide SAP support across Engie's African operations, resolving ticketed queries within 24 hours
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes in compliance with IFRS and GAAP for Engie Equatorial the Uganda Global office.
- Prepare supplier and service provider invoices, ensuring proper documentation in SAP
- Develop cashflow forecasts to support global operations
- Manage staff payment requests, visa payments, and URA tax obligations
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable monthly
- Oversee intra-group inventory transfers and reconcile intercompany transactions
- Perform budget vs. actual analysis and prepare financial statements
- Recommend system improvements and document business processes
- Monitor internal controls and collaborate with regional finance teams
Finance Associate
Earth Enable Uganda Ltd
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Supported month-end and year-end closings and maintained organized financial records
- Managed daily journal entries, reconciliations, and internal audit processes
- Distributed invoices and payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls
- Provided financial reports to senior management and interpreted data for non-finance stakeholders
- Improved systems for tracking and verification of transactions
Finance Officer
Earth Enable Uganda Ltd
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Oversaw bookkeeping, journal postings, and revenue recognition
- Managed payroll preparation, tax filings, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Created district-level P&L reports and distributed budgets
- Supported compliance and internal controls across finance and procurement functions
- Led debt recovery efforts and monitored operational data impacting financial results
Finance & Admin Associate
Earth Enable Uganda Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed weekly cash and budget distribution across districts
- Posted expenses in QuickBooks and reconciled bank accounts and fixed assets
- Recorded customer payments and inventory transactions in Salesforce
Account Developer
Garage General Hardware – SHELL Uganda Distributor
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed UGX 150M credit line and met monthly sales targets
- Conducted stock audits, reconciliations, and pricing analysis
- Filed tax returns and supervised depot-level financial reporting
- Trained and managed a team of 6 staff across 3 delivery routes
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Makerere University Business School
UCE - undefined
Makerere High School
UACE - undefined
Hilton High School
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Process optimization and internal controls
- Tax preparation and compliance (PAYE,VAT,WHT,NSSF)
- Knowledge of IFRS / GAAP
- Bookkeeping
- Time management
- Cost accounting
- Bank reconciliations
Certification
Unlock Program (Management & Soft Skills)
References
Available upon request.
Core Competencies
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Month-End & Year-End Closings
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Tax Compliance (PAYE, VAT, WHT, NSSF)
- Internal Controls & Audit Support
- Budget vs. Actual Analysis
- ERP Systems: SAP B1, QuickBooks, Salesforce
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Ledger Reconciliation
- Intercompany Accounting
- Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
Software
QUICKBOOKS
SALESFORCE
SMART
TALLY
ACCPAC
ORACLE
PAYSPACE
Timeline
Accountant
ENGIE Energy Access
04.2024 - Current
Finance Associate
Earth Enable Uganda Ltd
10.2022 - 03.2024
Finance Officer
Earth Enable Uganda Ltd
04.2020 - 10.2022
Finance & Admin Associate
Earth Enable Uganda Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2020
Account Developer
Garage General Hardware – SHELL Uganda Distributor
01.2016 - 11.2017
UCE - undefined
Makerere High School
UACE - undefined
Hilton High School
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Makerere University Business School
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