HOPE KYOMUGASHO
Associate Lecturer
KAMPALA,Kampala
Summary
Financial professional with track record of optimizing financial processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Known for strong analytical skills, strategic planning, and effective team leadership. Adept at managing dynamic environments and driving results through efficient operations and collaborative efforts. Proven ability to enhance financial performance and support organizational goals.
Professional educator skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and academic mentorship. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving measurable results. Flexible and reliable with proven ability to adapt to changing educational needs. Expertise includes instructional design, effective communication, and fostering inclusive learning environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Associate Consultant/ Lecturer
Uganda Management Institute
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension .
- Reached out to struggling students to identify areas of confusion and rectify issues before exams.
- Planned lectures based on targeted learning outcomes as assigned by organizational leadership.
- Inspired discussions through presentation of thought-provoking material, preparing students for rigors of Quantitative Methods field.
- Led engaging lectures with audience awareness in mind, allowing feedback to inform lecture facilitation.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on educational trends and advancements in teaching methodologies.
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
Finance and Operations Manager
Innovator Projects Ltd
02.2013 - 10.2022
- Provide guidance on the preparation of work plans, implementation support and other project management aspects as shall be required in project implementation. This includes schedules and formats for the necessary reports.
- Setting up Organizational policies and procedures
- Generate, compile and provide feedback on project progress and achievements.
- Regularly interact with clients to ensure an up-to-date knowledge on project activities, schedules, challenges/issues.
- Participate in meetings to plan, review and prepare financial reports and give technical guidance on optimal funds utilization.
- Convene progress review meetings of the projects.
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
- Prepare project financial reports.
- Manage personnel by reviewing and evaluating performance management of subordinate staff, stock taking and maintain fixed assets registers.
- Review and monitor the Company’s liquidity as per insurance limits review and monitoring internal control system.
- Review the general ledger transactions, reconciling books of accounts and generating periodic reports.
- Establish and administer annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages and support sustainability objectives.
- Perform customer needs assessments and coordinate resolutions with
Accountant
Innovator Projects Ltd
02.2007 - 01.2013
- Reconciled invoices, expenditure project codes, funds resource and accountabilities from staff before claims/ refunds and debit notes are raised and reconcile project accounts monthly.
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Creating budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Gathered important tax related information including taxable income, deductibles
- Prepared monthly and periodic bank reconciliations ad financial and accounting reports on a timely basis, meeting strict deadlines.
- Made all necessary journal vouchers arising from mis-postings as required by the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Responsible for implementation of the company’s credit policy, collection of receivables and reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Carried out the day to day financial statements.
- Made payments to creditors by writing payment vouchers and cheques as authorized and issuing them to their respective owners.
- Monitor cash flow for the projects
- Documented all cash credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and the line of credit transactions.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Developed and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Teacher/ Assistant Bursar
Progressive s.s. Bweyogerere
04.2000 - 01.2006
- Received bank slips and issuing receipts to students.
- Processed payments for suppliers by reconciling the invoices, supplier orders and goods received notes.
- Assisted the bursar in preparation of financial statements.
- Handled petty cash for the day to day transactions.
- Filed supporting documents systematically for future reference.
- Taught and guided students in all aspects.
- Incorporated existing and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Encouraged students to their best through coaching and counselling.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized lesson plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including question and answer approach, discussion method, and practical method.
- Graded and evaluated students’ performance.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Developed and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning
Education
MBA - Finance
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
Kampala03-2005
Diploma in Education - Secondary
ITEK Kyambogo
Kampala, Uganda10-1999
Skills
Resource Management skills (people and Finance), Financial analysis Skills
Project Management Skills
Asset Management Skills
Ability to provide inspirational leadership through innovativeness, design of Financial and Accounting policies and procedures
Practical experience in negotiation and contracting, experience in applying best practice in Finance, accounting budgeting, cost management, and revenue enhancement, knowledge and use of computerized accounting systems, knowledge and ability to comply with tax laws and accounting standards
Microsoft Office programs
Fluent English
Fluent Luganda
Team collaboration
Process analysis
Planning and execution
Problem-solving
Time management
Strategic thinking
Client relationship management
Collaborative teamwork
Certification
Project Planning and Management – YILED
Timeline
Associate Consultant/ Lecturer
Uganda Management Institute
08.2022 - Current
Finance and Operations Manager
Innovator Projects Ltd
02.2013 - 10.2022
Accountant
Innovator Projects Ltd
02.2007 - 01.2013
MBA - Finance
Uganda Management Institute
04.2001 -
Teacher/ Assistant Bursar
Progressive s.s. Bweyogerere
04.2000 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
Diploma in Education - Secondary
ITEK Kyambogo