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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Referees
Timeline
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Gonzaga Rosine Kyaligonza

Gonzaga Rosine Kyaligonza

Accountant
Kampala,Kampala District

Summary

A dynamic, focused and professional individual with work experience in finance, General Insurance, accounting and NGO administration work in challenging environments, demonstrating the ability to deliver results and make a significant contribution to organizations and partners alike. An organized, motivated, result- oriented, honest and flexible gentleman who handles new challenges with enthusiasm, expertise, knowledge and skills positively. A good team leader and player that works with the knowledge of administration and management using participatory approaches to the development of work, can work with minimum or no supervision and has a high degree of integrity. CAREER OBJECTIVE To pursue a highly rewarding career, in an agile and healthy work environment where I can utilize my skills, knowledge, experience, technical and leadership abilities efficiently for organizational growth and transformation

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Officer Credit control

ICEA LION GENERAL INSURANCE UGANDA
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for meeting targets in monthly receivables and keeping bad debts to a minimum level
  • Cash flow forecasting -weekly detailed forecast by every sales
  • High volumes of calls and emails chasing from debtors
  • Liaise with sales account managers regarding overdue /dispute accounts
  • Dispute review on weekly basis with escalation to account managers
  • Dealing with accounts that are over due
  • Assessment of credit worthiness of potential customers
  • To create new customers in the system
  • Responsible for 7 days and final notice letters before action

Credit Control Officer

ICEA LION GENERAL
Kampala, Kampala District
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Produced monthly portfolio management reports covering exposure with regulatory external returns.
  • Managed business credit reports using all relevant research, investigation methods and data, providing justification for the recommendations.
  • · Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
  • · Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer.
  • · Conducted client visits to review and collect outstanding premiums.
  • · Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit reviews.
  • · Reviewed and reconciled customer statements for accuracy and completeness.
  • · Enforced compliance with the company's credit control policy for timely premium collection.
  • · Attended and took of credit control meeting.
  • · Prepared monthly payment and quarterly debtors report and other management reports in accordance with the calendar of events for the department.
  • · Ensured that customer subsidiary ledgers are reconciled to general ledger on a monthly basis.
  • · Reduced the debtor days from 35 day to 22 days

Assistant Internal Auditor

Uganda Micro Credit Foundation Uganda
Kampala, Kampala District
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
  • Conducted tests to identify deficient controls or inefficiencies.
  • Shaped internal audit strategy and methodology to meet company goals.
  • Undertook continuous monitoring to drive improvements.
  • Issued targeted follow-ups to improve company processes.
  • Audited activities of complex matrix organisations.
  • · carried out a full audit of Uganda Micro Credit Foundation Uganda; including accessing risk and taking the necessary risk management steps to prevent fraud
  • · Ensured control management regarding financial reliability and compliance by making sure that directions and regulations are strictly adhered to
  • · Determined the scope of internal audit
  • · Prepared and presented reports that clearly reflects the audit results
  • · Obtained, analyzed , and evaluated accounting documentation, reports, and data
  • · Maintained and improved on existing open communication with the management and the audit committee
  • · Assisted to document the audit process and prepared audit findings
  • · Evaluated the internal control of the Uganda Micro Credit Foundation Uganda
  • · Worked harmoniously with external auditors as requested Uganda Micro Credit Foundation Uganda

Project Accountant

: SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL-UGANDA
Kampala, Kampala District
01.2014 - 12.2017

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual field financial reports and submit to Project Manager European Union Trust Fund.

· Monitor expenditure, forecast and report timely

· Responsible for sustainable budgets management as per cash flow projection and in compliance with finance and procurement guidelines

· Manage the project funds at the sub-office including processing payments via petty cash and submission of approved payment requests to the Finance Manager

· Prepare and Update Cash flow statements

· Ensure/Enforce compliance with the grants/donor financial accountability and reporting requirements

· Ensure staffs comply with financial guidelines and approval levels

· Review monthly financial tracking tool for each project to ensure budget control and management

· Interface with HR and Logistics on various elements of financial systems and processes related to the project activities

· Ensure that Save the children financial management and controls in relation to the project are in place and being followed by the team

· Keenly verify expenditures and payments to vendors based on approved procurement plans and processes, purchase requisitions and purchase orders

· Responsible for usage, flow and filing of pre-numbered forms and documents during transactions

· Keenly analyze advances to staff, offices, and other receivables by month of origin; and make timely adjustments in the Advance Registers as per the finance system’s generated listings and
advance register in place

· Support partner finance teams in preparation of project related budgets and reworking of budgets in keeping with changes in project plans

· Ensure donor and Government compliance aspects are met in financial recording and reporting

· Consolidates partner financial reports for use by the donor accountant in preparation of donor financial reports

· Responsible for proper archiving of financial documents

Accounts Assistant Volunteer

UGANDA CHILD RIGHTS NGO NETWORK
Kampala, Kampala District
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • · Coordinated and advised on the annual budget formulation, implementation and control for the association.
  • · Provided financial information in relation to budget utilisation update through budget monitors to students and management.
  • · Assisted the Director - Finance and Administration to supervise the accounting functions of the organisation and ensuring that books of accounts are properly kept.
  • · Assisted the Director - Finance and Administration in preparing weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • · Verified supplier invoices and authorising their payment processes.
  • · Prepared reconciliation statements on a monthly basis.

Parish Election Supervisor

Electoral Commission of Uganda
Kampala, Kampala District
04.2014 - 04.2016
  • Prepared weekly field reports.
  • Managed field staff of 200 people.
  • Supervised the registration process.
  • Supervised elections.
  • Trained election officials.

Assistant Project Accountant

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL-UGANDA
Kampala, Kampala District
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual field financial reports and submit to Project Manager European Union Trust Fund
  • Monitor expenditure, forecast and report timely
  • Responsible for sustainable budgets management as per cash flow projection and in compliance with finance and procurement guidelines
  • Manage the project funds at the sub-office including processing payments via petty cash and submission of approved payment requests to the Finance Manager
  • Prepare and Update Cash flow statements
  • Ensure/Enforce compliance with the grants/donor financial accountability and reporting requirements
  • Ensure staffs comply with financial guidelines and approval levels
  • Review monthly financial tracking tool for each project to ensure budget control and management
  • Interface with HR and Logistics on various elements of financial systems and processes related to the project activities
  • Ensure that Save the children financial management and controls in relation to the project are in place and being followed by the team
  • Keenly verify expenditures and payments to vendors based on approved procurement plans and processes, purchase requisitions and purchase orders
  • Responsible for usage, flow and filing of pre-numbered forms and documents during transactions
  • Keenly analyze advances to staff, offices, and other receivables by month of origin; and make timely adjustments in the Advance Registers as per the finance system's generated listings andadvance register in place
  • Support partner finance teams in preparation of project related budgets and reworking of budgets in keeping with changes in project plans
  • Ensure donor and Government compliance aspects are met in financial recording and reporting
  • Consolidates partner financial reports for use by the donor accountant in preparation of donor financial reports
  • Responsible for proper archiving of financial documents
  • Period :

School Bursar

MUGWANYA SUMMIT COLLEGE - KYENGERA
Wakiso, Wakiso District
05.2011 - 12.2013
  • Prepared monthly payroll
  • filed and paid all statutory deductions
  • Ensured all payments were vouched, entered and posted into the relevant ledgers in the accounting system (Maintaining books of accounts and ensuring that they are up-to-date).
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for the bank accounts.
  • Provided administrative support for the school.
  • Enforced school fees payment and collections were on time
  • Prepared student ledgers.
  • Supervised non-teaching staff.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting

Amity university India
India
07.2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting

Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Uganda
01.2017 -

Master of Arts - Accounting

Makerere University
Kampala, Kampala District
08.2014 - 05.2017

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Makerere University Business School
Kampala, Kampala District
06.2007 - 05.2009

A-Levels - Secondary School

Bishop Cipriano – Kihangire
Kampala, Kampala District
01.2001 - 05.2006

Skills

  • Strong People Skills
  • Customer service,
  • Numeracy
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Budgeting and Grants/sub-grants management
  • Audit, Taxation and Compliance
  • Analytical thinking and Problem Solving
  • Finance Analysis, and Reporting
  • Budgeting and Budget expenditure control
  • Collaboration and team working Skills
  • Computer knowledge (extensive usage of Microsoft words, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, web based applications and computerized accounting packages such as SUN System and QuickBooks)
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

Certification

  • Risk Management basic course by Andrew Sheves
  • Harnessing your potential and enhancing employability by NSSF.
  • Ethical requirements of an accountant by CPA Uganda.
  • Expert insights on managing fear by ICEA LION
  • Expert insight on resilience and perseverance by ICEA LION
  • Achieve productivity in your personal life by ICEA LION
  • The get better mindset by ICEA LION
  • Becoming an emotionally intelligent leader by ICEA LION.
  • Achieve productivity in your personal life by ICEA LION
  • Becoming an accountable professional by ICEA LION
  • Expert insights on dealing with conflict by ICEA LION
  • Influencing and persuading others by ICEA LION
  • Planning an effective presentation by ICEA LION
  • Avoid procrastination by getting organized instead by ICEA LION

Referees

CONSTANT JOX OWOR

REGIONAL AWARDS AND REPORTING MANAGER MEIDDLE EAST-

RELIEF INTERNATIONAL

+256786278156

oworjox@gnail.com

FLORENCE NABAKIIBI

MANAGER - LIFE AND PENSIONS

ICEA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

+256 752 968869

florencenabakiibi96@gmail.com

GODWIN CHARLES WAMIKA

SENIOR STOCKS ACCOUNTANT-

VIVO ENERGY

+256782305154

wamikac@gmail.com

YVONNE ASIIMWE AHUMUZA

FINANCE OFFICER

AFENET UGANDA

+256785740193

Ahumuzayvonne8@gmail.com

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting

Amity university India
07.2022 -

Senior Officer Credit control

ICEA LION GENERAL INSURANCE UGANDA
01.2022 - Current

Credit Control Officer

ICEA LION GENERAL
09.2019 - 12.2021

Assistant Internal Auditor

Uganda Micro Credit Foundation Uganda
01.2018 - 08.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Accounting

Institute of Certified Public Accountants
01.2017 -

Accounts Assistant Volunteer

UGANDA CHILD RIGHTS NGO NETWORK
06.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Accounting

Makerere University
08.2014 - 05.2017

Parish Election Supervisor

Electoral Commission of Uganda
04.2014 - 04.2016

Project Accountant

: SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL-UGANDA
01.2014 - 12.2017

School Bursar

MUGWANYA SUMMIT COLLEGE - KYENGERA
05.2011 - 12.2013

Assistant Project Accountant

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL-UGANDA
01.2011 - 12.2014

Higher National Diploma - Business Studies

Makerere University Business School
06.2007 - 05.2009

A-Levels - Secondary School

Bishop Cipriano – Kihangire
01.2001 - 05.2006
Gonzaga Rosine KyaligonzaAccountant