Gloria Abura
Kampala
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with over ten years of experience in cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting. Expertise in credit management and treasury functions, including billings, collections, and payables. Proven ability to enhance cash flows and maintain financial discipline through analytical and detail-oriented approaches. Skilled in process optimization, and delivering measurable improvements in financial performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Senior Cost Controller
TotalEnergies EP Uganda Limited
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated a USD 1billion budget compilation, circulating cost cards to controllers, consolidating data for analysis, and final budget preparation for submission to HQ, Joint Venture Partners and Regulatory Authority.
- Allocated USD 184 Million of costs for manpower, training, medical, and general services according to budget approvals.
- Executed release processes for purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring budget availability and cost accuracy.
- Identified potential budget overruns and implemented corrective measures to recover all costs.
- Developed operating procedures for effective cost control.
- Acted as deputy to Cost Control Manager during absences, ensuring continuity of operations.
Cost Controller
TotalEnergies EP Uganda Limited
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared cost cards with work programs of USD 140million to enable the budget preparation for joint venture partners and regulatory authority.
- Allocated costs of USD 129million of business development, feederline, IST and manpower.
- Compiled monthly cost reports detailing budget utilization and variance analysis for management review.
- Responded to over 60 audits queries from joint venture partners, ensuring compliance with financial standards.
Treasury and Credit Manager
Vivo Energy Uganda Limited
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Monitored and controlled key working capital KPIs like DSO, DPO and DIO for optimum working capital.
- Set up robust and effective internal controls to mitigate financial, strategic and reputational risks.
- Prepared a 3 months and 12 months rolling cashflow forecast to ascertain the cash and hedging requirements.
- Negotiate foreign exchange purchases of over USD 25Million monthly with banks and hedge against future FX risks.
- Negotiate the best-suited bank facilities of over USD 100Million annually at the optimum price.
- Research and evaluate clients credit worthiness before extending credit.
- Supervise the GL Accounts and Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
- Deputize the Country Finance Manager, when away.
Treasury Accountant
Vivo Energy Uganda Limited
12.2013 - 12.2016
- Tracked cash inflows and outflows to ensure financial accuracy.
- Processed over 500 vendor payments, monthly through ERP systems for efficient bank portal transactions.
- Managed bank charges and facilities within ERP framework to optimize financial operations.
- Ensured precise monthly financial reporting in compliance with industry standards.
Analyst
Citibank Uganda Limited
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Prepared, analyzed and submitted over 10 daily, weekly, and monthly regulatory reports to Bank of Uganda.
- Prepared financial statements in compliance with statutory and Citigroup requirements.
- Conducted balance sheet proofing to ensure integrity and accuracy.
- Identified emerging trends to enhance operational efficiency in banking practices.
Education
MBA -
Herriot Watt University
Edinburgh Business School06-2024
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -
Makerere University
College Of Business And Management Science07.2011
Skills
- Internal controls and compliance
- SAP S/4HANA proficiency
- Excel expertise
- Power BI analytics
- Attention to detail
- Variance analysis and reporting
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic financial planning
- Risk management
- Interpersonal communication
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving techniques
- Organizational effectiveness
- Team oversight
Certification
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA Member)
- Certified Public Accountant (Uganda)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Cost Controller
TotalEnergies EP Uganda Limited
05.2024 - Current
Cost Controller
TotalEnergies EP Uganda Limited
05.2022 - 05.2024
Treasury and Credit Manager
Vivo Energy Uganda Limited
01.2017 - 04.2022
Treasury Accountant
Vivo Energy Uganda Limited
12.2013 - 12.2016
Analyst
Citibank Uganda Limited
09.2011 - 12.2013
MBA -
Herriot Watt University
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -
Makerere University
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