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Ivan Kubulwa
Kampala,102
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Summary
Results-driven Finance Manager experienced in ensuring financial sustainability through strategic project oversight and investment initiatives. Led a $6 million school construction budget and achieved a 14% return on a UGX 4 billion investment portfolio. Navigated complex compliance challenges, preventing an UGX 800 million tax penalty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
LEAD 4 Africa Organisation
09.2019 - Current
- Currently Managing $6 million school construction project Budget in Northern Uganda.
- Started a Treasury unit in the Finance department through which I engaged with Stanbic Bank Group Securities( SBGS)in July 2025, on organizational revenue sustainability options and is currently managing a UGX 4 billion portfolio of Investments at SBGS, with interest revenue generated at 14% per annum.
- Liaised with Uganda Revenue Authority and the National Social Security Fund, and was able to save the organization from a Tax penalty loss of UGX 800 million in 2024, that arose from the Audit that was conducted by URA and NSSF.
- Coordinated financial planning, analysis, and reporting for multi-million-dollar budgets.
- Conducted budget vs. actual expenditure analysis and provided actionable insights.
- Supported AI-driven financial reporting systems (Abila MIP, EOS, Ninety.io).
- Ensured compliance with statutory obligations (URA, NSSF) and donor requirements.
- Guided procurement and financial management for large-scale projects, achieving cost savings and efficiency.
- Successfully aligned the new Chart of Accounts with organizational strategy, simplifying accountability.
- Delivered accurate, timely financial insights that informed executive decision-making.
Auditor
Mukasa Yiga & Company CPA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted audits in compliance with International Auditing Standards.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls.
- Verified assets, liabilities, income, and expenditure for diverse organizations.
- Ensured financial statements complied with IFRS.
Reconciliation Officer – Vehicle & Asset Finance
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Analyzed and reconciled complex loan book data (UGX 6.2 billion).
- Identified values at risk, presented findings to senior management, and implemented corrective measures.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
- Supported regulatory compliance, audits, and tax reporting.
Accounting Officer – Financial Controls
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Developed SOPs for financial controls and revenue leakage prevention.
- Reviewed invoices, managed payroll, and ensured tax compliance.
- Supported external audits and maintained ledger integrity.
Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Processed all organizational payments and payables, month on month.
- Reconciled all Income statement GLs on TB month on month while resolving all values at risk.
- Always followed up on release of provisional liabilities/Payables off the Balance sheet, while ensuring accurate Cash reporting, every month end.
Officer – Credit Risk
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Conducted credit risk evaluations and managed non-performing loan portfolios to mitigate financial losses.
- Ensured compliance with collateral management and recovery processes to safeguard asset value.
Education
MBA (Student) - Business Administration And Management
Eastern And Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI)
Daresalam , Tanzania06-2026
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Level 3 Student -
ICPAU
Kampala, Uganda.08-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda.12-2009
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Financial modeling
- Cash flow management
- Revenue recognition
- Cost accounting
- Capital budgeting
- Risk management and compliance
- Risk assessment
- Internal controls
- Accounting systems and controls
- Financial audits
- Regulatory compliance
- Regulatory reporting
- Tax compliance
- P&L tracking
- Variance analysis
- KPI management
- Credit analysis
- Investment strategies
- Data analytics
- Data presentation
- Talent management
- Employee development
- Performance reviews
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic planning
- Departmental oversight
- Audit assurance
- Improvement recommendations
- Workflow coordination
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Accounting management
- Asset control
- Cost data analysis
- Debt management
- Audit assurance
- Data analytics
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Professional Development
- Financial Management for Development Professionals – Humentum, 2022
- Fighting Fraud in NGOs – Humentum, 2020
- IBM Data Analytics Essentials – 2022
- IBM Excel Basics for Data Analysis – 2022
- Advanced Training on Anti-Money Laundering – 2018
- Annual IFRS Refresher Training – 2016
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Volunteer - All Saints Cathedral Kampala - Music Ministry (2009 - 2018)
Timeline
Finance Manager
LEAD 4 Africa Organisation
09.2019 - Current
Auditor
Mukasa Yiga & Company CPA
09.2018 - 08.2019
Reconciliation Officer – Vehicle & Asset Finance
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2018
Accounting Officer – Financial Controls
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2017
Finance Officer – Accounts Payable
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2013
Officer – Credit Risk
Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
07.2010 - 12.2011
MBA (Student) - Business Administration And Management
Eastern And Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Level 3 Student -
ICPAU
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University