Harriet Namuddu Banalya
Sr Accountant
Kampala,102
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Ag Chief Manager Finance Administration
Centenary Bank
Head Office Finance
05.2023 - Current
- Optimize resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of personnel, materials, and equipment in achieving objectives.
- Develop, implement and monitor operating plans to address the divisions objectives and communicate to respective staff.
- Improved communication across departments, fostering collaboration and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to inform decision-making processes at both tactical and strategic levels.
- Implement effective training programs to enhance employee skills and improve overall job satisfaction.
- Enhanced company performance by streamlining processes and improving efficiency in daily operations.
MANAGER GENERAL LEDGER INTEGRITY
Centenary Bank
Head Office Finance
09.2014 - 04.2023
- Improve Management of Fixed Assets and Inventory
- Daily monitoring of suspense accounts and following up long outstanding items
- Create new products and map their set up, assign codes for General Ledgers
- Working hand in hand with Auditors and BOU supervisors while on site
- Optimize resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
Manager Payments
Centenary Bank
Head Office Finance
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Oversee payment of Suppliers as per service level agreements
- Executive Salary payment
- Reduce operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Principal Accountant
Centenary Bank
Head Office Finance
11.2009 - 01.2012
- Prepare management accounts in line with accounting standards are Bank policy
- Prepare Bank's annual budget in line with Bank's policy
- Review the bank's performance against the budget and prepare management and variance analysis reports
- Prepare Bank reconciliations
- File tax returns to URA
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing corrective actions.
Regional Supervisor
Centenary Bank
Head Office Operations
11.2007 - 10.2009
- Co-ordinate and monitor branch activities and ensure compliance with Bank policy
- Follow up on the implementation of issues raised by both auditors and BOU Supervisors and make a report to the Regional Manager
- Follow up on end of month returns and finance reports then finally harmonize to come up with a consolidated management report
- Follow up on the implementation of management directives
- Review and evaluate compliance of the internal controls and use the applicable Operations Risk Management (ORM) tools in line with the bank policies and procedure
- Review reconciliation of suspense accounts and follow up outstanding items in line with operational policies and procedures
Supervisor
Bank Of Baroda U Ltd
Head Office
07.1995 - 10.2007
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Education
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Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Geography And Psychology
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda 04.2001 -
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communicator and listener
- Excellent team worker and collaborator
- Good problem solver
- Planner and organizer
Timeline
Ag Chief Manager Finance Administration
Centenary Bank
05.2023 - Current
MANAGER GENERAL LEDGER INTEGRITY
Centenary Bank
09.2014 - 04.2023
Manager Payments
Centenary Bank
02.2012 - 08.2014
Principal Accountant
Centenary Bank
11.2009 - 01.2012
Regional Supervisor
Centenary Bank
11.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Geography And Psychology
Makerere University
04.2001 -
Supervisor
Bank Of Baroda U Ltd
07.1995 - 10.2007
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