Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
reading, problem solving
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Henry Joseph Ssemmanda

KAMPALA

Summary

PESRSONAL STATEMENT A disciplined, highly motivated accountant with experience in telecom and downstream industries. An outstanding communicator, with meticulous attention to detail, who contributes to company profitability through providing accurate, timely and comprehensive accounting information. Am an astute person who adapts well to new environments and learn new processes quickly to achieve desired results.Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Uganda
2015.01 - Current
  • Application of Internal Controls and processes
  • Daily reconciliation of daily sales Vs daily banking
  • Analysis of station Debtors and Creditors schedule for management review
  • Ensuring that product purchases are correctly recorded
  • Reviewing and reconciling stock in transit accounts
  • Reviewing monthly stock gains/losses and ensuring that these are within tolerances and are approved as per MOA strengthening internal controls
  • Monitor at 20 product ledgers and product movements

Accountant

Ola Energy, GL
2013.03 - 2014.12
  • Monitor postings on critical accounts
  • Control and report on a monthly basis actual fixed costs versus budgeted data
  • Analyse and propose areas of improvement to reduce fixed costs
  • Participate in the monthly stock taking
  • Filing statutory returns
  • Credit

Credit Coordinator

Management Ola Energy
2010.05 - 2012.02
  • Prepare credit reports for the
  • Country Credit Committees
  • Liaise with Central Credit team to ensure Update credit limits in
  • JDE for new and existing customers are done
  • Release blocked orders in the system (with appropriate authority)
  • Ensure application of Cash and provide information on bounced cheques
  • Produce and issue dunning letters
  • Provide information to Country
  • Credit Controller to support bad debt provision decision
  • Ensure Customer Master Data maintenance
  • Inventory
  • Management and Control

Inventory Accountant

Airtel Uganda
2005.08 - 2008.07
  • Prepare and coordinate monthly and any ad-hoc stock counts
  • Prepare daily stock reconciliations for all tradable products
  • Ensure all Stock variances are satisfactorily accounted for
  • Ensure stock adjustments are approved Finance Manager and done
  • Effective warehouse management.

Education

MBA - Finance

Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda
2010

B.BAM - ACCOUNTING &FINANCE

Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda
2004

Skills

  • Negotiable Securities
  • Financial Planning
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Business Operations Analysis
  • Accounting System Design
  • Journal Entries
  • Inventory Property
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Inventory Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Financial Management for Karamoja C S Os as per DANIDA guidelines
  • Trained finance personnel in recordkeeping, internal control, NGO procurement, transaction classification, and tax management
  • Designed a Members Manual and Operating Manual for Twetase SACCO
  • Special project to ensure professional management of finances and operations of Twetase SACCO

reading, problem solving

 

In a world that presents us with an ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities, I have come to embrace problem-solving as not just a skill, but a way of thinking and approaching life. My journey has been one of continuous growth, where each obstacle has become a stepping stone towards refining my problem-solving abilities.

From a young age, I exhibited a natural curiosity and an inclination to dissect complex issues into manageable components. As I progressed through my education, my passion for problem-solving led me to pursue fields that allowed me to cultivate this skill further. Whether it was tackling intricate mathematical problems or analyzing intricate literary texts, I found myself drawn to the process of uncovering solutions through methodical exploration.

However, my problem-solving journey truly flourished when I entered the realm of collaborative environments. Engaging in group projects and extracurricular activities provided me with diverse perspectives and methodologies. I discovered that effective problem-solving is not a solitary endeavor, but a collective synergy of minds working towards a common goal. These experiences taught me the importance of active listening, adaptability, and the fusion of varying viewpoints to yield optimal solutions.

As challenges became more intricate during my academic and professional pursuits, I realized that a growth mindset is crucial. I have learned to embrace failures as opportunities for learning and refinement. Each setback has encouraged me to reassess my approach, seek new information, and iterate my solutions. This resilience has not only fortified my problem-solving skills but has also equipped me with the emotional intelligence to navigate the frustrations that can arise during the process.

Beyond academia, I have applied my problem-solving skills in real-world settings. Through internships and volunteer work, I have contributed to projects that demanded innovative solutions. For instance, during an internship at a tech startup, I played a pivotal role in identifying bottlenecks in their customer service workflow and proposed a streamlined system that improved response times and customer satisfaction.

Looking forward, I am committed to nurturing my problem-solving skills as a lifelong endeavor. I believe that in an era of rapid technological advancements and intricate global challenges, the ability to dissect complex issues and design effective solutions will be invaluable. Whether I'm addressing challenges in my professional career or contributing to community initiatives, I am excited to leverage my problem-solving skills to make a meaningful impact.

In conclusion, my journey in developing problem-solving skills has been one of continuous learning, adaptation, and perseverance. This skill has shaped my academic pursuits, professional endeavors, and personal growth. As I stand on the threshold of new opportunities, I am excited to embrace the unknown, confident in my ability to dissect problems, collaborate effectively, and innovate solutions that pave the way for a better future

Timeline

Accountant

Uganda
2015.01 - Current

Accountant

Ola Energy, GL
2013.03 - 2014.12

Credit Coordinator

Management Ola Energy
2010.05 - 2012.02

Inventory Accountant

Airtel Uganda
2005.08 - 2008.07

MBA - Finance

Uganda Martyrs University

B.BAM - ACCOUNTING &FINANCE

Uganda Martyrs University
Henry Joseph Ssemmanda