JOSEPH MURAMUZI
Summary
ACCA Affiliate Accountant with over 10 years of experience in Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis and Analytics, Budgeting and Forecasting, Management Accounting, and Auditing of projects across the manufacturing and education sectors. Skilled in handling audit assignments and accounting work at governmental, private, and non-governmental levels. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and experienced in accounting software including Tally, Pastel, and JD Edwards
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
Cavendish University Uganda
06.2018 - Current
- Lead the preparation of accurate financial and management reports in line with IFRS, regulatory, and university standards to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee monthly account reviews, reconciliations, and full balance sheet management, including payroll oversight and submission.
- Provide technical accounting support to ensure proper maintenance of books and effective management of debtors and creditors.
- Maintain optimal cash and bank balances through strong leadership in payables, receivables, and funding management.
- Prepare and manage cash flow plans, developing reliable projections to ensure sufficient operating liquidity.
- Monitor and enforce finance and accounting policies, strengthening compliance, governance, and internal controls.
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process, consolidating departmental budgets for presentation to the board.
- Oversee maintenance of the fixed assets register, ensuring accurate booking, depreciation analysis, and verification.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, conducting regular performance reviews and promoting a high-performance culture.
Senior Financial Analyst
Cavendish University Uganda
05.2017 - Current
- Preparation of University annual budget on a timely period.
- Perform financial analysis and reporting to management and University council for decision making.
- Prepare Capital Investment Proposals (CIPs) for the university and advise on their viability especially on new campuses and new programme offers.
- Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
- Generate financial reports and statements to the Chief Accountant for review and presentation to the shareholders.
- Prepare cash forecast reports and monitor liquidity positions for the university operations.
Country Accountant
East African Portland Cement Company Limited
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared and consolidated management accounts with variance analysis for Country Manager and Head Office review.
- Drafted financial Board papers for Group Director Finance review.
- Developed and aligned budgets with cash flow requirements for the Country Office.
- Monitored liquidity positions and ensured optimal cash management.
- Prepared and presented monthly business performance reports.
- Oversaw petty cash management, ensuring timely replenishment.
- Supported statutory audits, both internal and external.
- Managed monthly payroll, tax compliance (PAYE, VAT, GPA), and provided guidance on NSSF and tax payments to the parent company.
- Reviewed bank reconciliations and performed end-of-month customer performance and debtor aging analysis.
- Maintained and updated the company asset register.
Assistant Accountant (Supervisor)
East African Portland Cement Company Limited
03.2012 - 11.2015
- Maintain monthly account ledger.
- Preparing and updating Customer accounts statements.
- Carry out customer performance every end month, debtor's aging analysis on monthly basis.
- Train staff on account coding process.
- Dealing with tax compliance issues like filing returns (PAYE, VAT and GPA) and registering payments.
- Give advice on tax payments and NSSF to the parent company.
- Carrying out bank reconciliations.
- Responsible for banking and liaising with the bank on issues of banking.
- Prepare, update and send daily sales summary, Daily trucks and wagon distribution and electronic bin cards.
- Responsible for petty cash payments and its replenishment.
- Receive stock in JDE (system) and make sure it's up to date.
- Maintain company asset register updated.
Stores Clerk
East African Portland Cement Company Limited
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Receiving and issuing stocks while monitoring re-order levels while customer credit limits.
- Make purchase orders and advising on the appropriate time for requisition.
- Preparing and updating Customer accounts.
- Carry out proper stock taking where and when need putting in mind the reconciliation performances.
- Dealing with tax compliance issues like filing returns and registering payments.
- Prepare journal entries in the system.
- Carrying out bank reconciliations in reference with our cash account system.
Audit Assistant
Sejjaka, Kaawase and Co.
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Audited ActionAid International - Ggaba road.
- Audited TPO (Tracultural Psychosocial organization) Ggaba Road, head office and partners in Soroti, Amudat, Katakwi, Lira, Gulu and Arua.
- Audited QTE (Quality Transmission Equipment) Naguru - Ntinda road.
- Audited PPG - People Performance Group.
- Drafting audit programmes.
- Drafting audit reports for review by the manager.
- Auditing expenditures, income and surplus.
- Carryout Payrolls reconciliations and Assets verification.
- Draft financial statements for companies.
Education
MBA - (Master of Business Administration)
Cavendish University
Kampala10-2025
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Membership -
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
01.2019
Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Business -
Association of Chartered Accountant (UK)
01.2017
Association of Chartered Accountant - ACCA Affiliation
Association of Chartered Accountant (UK)
01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce | Accounting -
Makerere University
01.2010
Skills
- Strategic Financial Analysis & Planning
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
- Advanced Excel & Data Analytics
- Accounting Systems: QuickBooks, JD Edwards Oracle
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Access
- Financial Reporting & Documentation
- Communication & Interpersonal Leadership
- Team Building & Staff Development
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Cavendish University Uganda
06.2018 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Cavendish University Uganda
05.2017 - Current
Country Accountant
East African Portland Cement Company Limited
12.2015 - 05.2017
Assistant Accountant (Supervisor)
East African Portland Cement Company Limited
03.2012 - 11.2015
Stores Clerk
East African Portland Cement Company Limited
07.2011 - 02.2012
Audit Assistant
Sejjaka, Kaawase and Co.
07.2010 - 06.2011
Association of Chartered Accountant - ACCA Affiliation
Association of Chartered Accountant (UK)
MBA - (Master of Business Administration)
Cavendish University
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Membership -
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
Advanced Diploma in Accounting And Business -
Association of Chartered Accountant (UK)
Bachelor of Commerce | Accounting -
Makerere University
References
- Available on Request
Summary Of Achievements
Key Achievements
- Strengthened financial reporting and compliance, ensuring IFRS and regulatory adherence.
- Led Cavendish University’s first inland budget (2017), aligning forecasts with strategic goals.
- Built forecasting models that enhanced data-driven financial planning and decision-making.
- Delivered cost-saving initiatives, optimizing operational spend while maintaining quality.
- Enhanced internal controls and audit processes, improving accountability and asset protection.
- Digitized accounting systems and trained staff, ensuring operational continuity during Covid-19.
- Advised leadership on financial strategy, investment, and risk management for sustainability.
- Built and led a high-performing accounting team through training and mentorship.
- Fostered strong partnerships with vendors, auditors, and financial stakeholders, ensuring smooth audits and transparent reporting.
Additional Responsibilities & Leadership Roles
- Chairperson, Finance Committee (Cavendish University) | 2017–Present
- University Senate Member (Cavendish University) | 2018–Present
- Tender Committee Member (Cavendish University) 2017–2020
- Secretary to the Tender Committee (EAPC(U)) 2012-2017
- Various student leadership roles including Guild Representative and Library Prefect
Interests
- Budgeting and calculations, reading accounting and management books and bible.
- Meeting and making friends.
- Travelling.
- Fellowshipping.
- Listening to gospel music.