Geoffrey Okello
Accountant, Human Resource Manager
Kampala,102
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Executive Director
Grassroots Transformation Initiative Uganda
04.2018 - Current
- Managed diverse teams of professionals, fostering collaborative work environments for increased productivity.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand organization's reach and influence.
- Responsible for recruitment and talent recognition of staff
- Created and Designed Job Descriptions, and Organization HR Policies
- Responsible for Workforce Planning and Scheduling
- Onboarding and Training
- Performance Evaluation and Management
- Managing Employee Payroll, Benefits, and Leaves
- Building Dedication and Commitment
- Handle Issues and Conflicts in Organizations
- Responsible for ensuring there is proper Recognition and Reward Systems
- Ensure there is strict compliance with Rules and Regulations
- Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of organizations' operations and programs and Fund Raising
- Develop and implement consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting/metrics.
- Oversee and report on organization's results for board of directors.
- Prepare accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate fundraising results, variances, and performance trends.
- Provide leadership to and manage efforts of staff to ensure appropriate support of all departments.
- Coordinate and lead annual budget reviews, monthly and quarterly reviews, and periodic forecast updates with operational and senior management for all departments.
- Retain diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing career coaching, growth, and personal development for workers.
- Ensure that services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
Finance & Administration Manager
Change A Life Uganda
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, highlighting key performance indicators.
- Implemented new expense tracking system to improve transparency and accountability in spending practices.
- Managed payroll operations, ensuring accurate calculations and timely disbursements for all employees.
- Managed financial reporting for accurate decision-making and strategic planning.
- Updated and put in place missing Finance and HR policies
- Managed general ledger and performed reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured timely monthly Bank reconciliations and did spot cash counts to ensure there was control in Petty Cash use.
- Assisted in preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Conducted audits and internal controls to identify areas of improvement and compliance issues.
- Assisted in preparation of tax returns and liaised with external auditors.
- Implemented financial policies and procedures to maintain financial discipline.
- Participated in analysis of investment opportunities and assessed their financial viability.
Accountant
THRIVE Gulu
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Oversaw management of Donor Grants in accordance to donor grant conditions.
- Ensured final accounts were properly prepared and reported to donors on time. Managed monthly payroll for all staff and handled all issues relating to employees' benefits, rewards and catered for all monthly permitted deductions (NSSF, and taxes).
- Handled all approved payments to all vendors and service providers within required pay periods designated by management.
Handled office Petty Cash respecting organizations internal controls relating to cash acceptable cash limits within organizations. - Ensured that organizations Internal controls and all other financial and risk management procedures were in place and adhered to by staff and management.
- Recorded all financial transactions in paper-based file folders and quick books electronic accounting systems.
- Maintained and distributed petty cash in accordance with THRIVE GULU Finance policy.
- Assisted Organization with budget management, projections and financial reporting.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU)
Kampala, Uganda 05.2018 - 11.2027
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Uganda Christian University Mukono
Mukono, Uganda 04.2001 -
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
Bugema Adventist College
Kampala, Uganda2004
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
Opit Secondary School
Gulu Uganda2002
Skills
Staff Management
Human Resources
Collaborative
Organized
Flexible
Dynamic
Enthusiastic
Creative problem-solving skills
Works independently
Takes initiative
Ability to multi-task
Demonstrated leadership and management skills
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Budgeting and financial management
Staff Management
Accomplishments
Successfully Managed a two year Project Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and was awarded a Certificate of appreciation
Referees
Will be provided upon request
Timeline
Accounting And Business Management
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAU)
05.2018 - 11.2027
Executive Director
Grassroots Transformation Initiative Uganda
04.2018 - Current
Finance & Administration Manager
Change A Life Uganda
01.2016 - 03.2018
Accountant
THRIVE Gulu
01.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Uganda Christian University Mukono
04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
Uganda Management Institute
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
Bugema Adventist College
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
Opit Secondary School
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