James BIFAAKI
Accountant
Kampala
Summary
PERSONAL BACKGROUND James is knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing organizational and business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on organizational operations. An accountant with 10 years of professional experience and is currently working with the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG). James has abilities to identify challenges find appropriate solutions with systematic analysis of the financial systems of an organization to enable them see their own financial risks and design appropriate strategies for their improvement. Over the ten years of working in Uganda has developed outstanding problem solving and team work abilities in both urban and rural settings with a strong Management and Administrative skills. His key strength lies in the number of unique skills and competencies which he has, coupled with a deep understanding of financial administration, project budgeting process, both internal and external audit, strategic planning, forecasting and a sustainable approach to resource management. A good understanding of participatory Planning, monitoring and Evaluation approaches like Outcome Mapping and Results Oriented Project Management, the Logical Framework, Theory of Change among others for peace building and other development projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, CSBAG
Kampala
04.2018 - Current
- Customized and integrated the Cashless mode of payment – Beyonic system in to the daily organization operation
- Trained and Built Capacity of partner organization in the cashless mode of payment
- Perform all payroll reconciliations on a monthly basis for the staff and consultants for accuracy
- Ensure all government Tax obligation and adhered to among which is Income tax, WHT, LST, PAYEE, NSSF and other statutory requirement for organization
- Updating the PPE schedule in preparation of financial statements
- Capitalizing assets above threshold and ensuring proper depreciation
- Revaluation of assets that have realized a zero NBV
- Conduct Quarterly asset verification exercises to be shared with the BOD
- Posting and management of the quick books system
- Budget performance analysis and forecasting
- Prepare periodic risk Matrix for all functional assets for management
- Institutional budget preparation and consolidation
- Project budget drafting and preparation
- Problem solving and analysing of financial anomalies
- Cash and bank equivalent period reconciliations
- Interpretation of financial distress indicators
- Perform periodic budget Tracking and performance on projects (Extract Budget Performance Reports)
- Review of all bank transactions and reconciliations
- Administrator of the cashless mobile money system - Beyonics
- Support institutional Audit exercise both internal and external
- Management of Payables and receivables of the institution
- Prepare and review journal entries to the general ledger
- Drafting annual financial statements for the periods
- Support during procurements to ensure that organisational procurement guidelines are adhered
- Develop and implement effective internal control procedures
Acting Finance Manager
Types
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided leadership and guided the team through Institutional audit
- Also supported management in decision making by providing weekly management financial accounts.
Financial Controller
The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, CSBAG
Kampala
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Non- Governmental/ Not for profit, Established Finance department and systems in the organization
- Among others, accounting systems, internal controls, daily operational procedures, cash management policies, budget preparation guidelines, budget tracking, Finance Policies, Payroll management, procurement process and bank management.
Financial Accountant
John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Nsambya
- Type of business or sector
- Non- Governmental/ Faith Based-Not for profit Organization
- Occupation or position held, Improved Accounting and Transparency in the organization
Accounts Assistant
John Paul
Justice
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Nsereko Road Nsambya
- Type of business or sector
- Non- Governmental/ Faith Based-Not for profit Organization
- Occupation or position held, Managed debtor and creditors for the Company
Administrative Assistant/Finance
Specktra Computer Supplies and Services Ltd
Kampala
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Type of business or sector
- Computer sales and maintenance, Facilitated staff with loan processing and calculation of staff benefits such as gratuity and terminal benefits
- Of Employer Address
- Type of business or sector
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Level III -
Uganda Martyrs University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) - undefined
Institute of Certified Public Accountants
undefined
Makerere University
Skills
- Financial Reporting Payroll Accounting & Tax Computations Standard Cost Analysis & System Automation
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Level III
Additional Information
- Referees
1. David Walakira
Health Financing Advisor
Options Consultancy Limited
Email: d.walakira@options.co.uk / d.walakira5@gmail.com
Tel: +256 787422905
2. Joshua Mutebe
Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
AGEH-Civil Peace Service Program
Email: joshuamutebe@yahoo.com
Tel: +256783673588 / +256703510017
3. Gladys Laker Susan
Planning and Monitoring specialist
UNICEF, Islamabad Pakistan
Email: suzie.glad@gmail.com / gsusan@unicef.org
Tel: +923455006561 /+256 782477287
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Acting Finance Manager
Types
04.2019 - 06.2019
Accountant
The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, CSBAG
04.2018 - Current
Financial Controller
The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group, CSBAG
07.2015 - 04.2018
Financial Accountant
John Paul II Justice and Peace Centre
03.2012 - 06.2015
Accounts Assistant
John Paul
06.2010 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant/Finance
Specktra Computer Supplies and Services Ltd
02.2008 - 02.2009
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Level III -
Uganda Martyrs University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) - undefined
Institute of Certified Public Accountants
undefined
Makerere University
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