Resourceful and professional finance administration officer with 5+ years working experience in supporting institutional finance and admin function; deep experience working with management to assist in monitoring the finance, administrative management of program activities and ensuring smooth & efficient implementation of finance, administrative priorities & initiatives.
Currently a Finance & Administrative Assistant at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), under Global Programs for Research & Training, Uganda.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance & Administrative Assistant
UCSF – Global Programs For Research & Training, Uganda
03.2017 - Current
Financial administration. Led implementation and execution of core financial processes like preparing payments, facilitating audits, payroll support, ensuring compliance with established internal controls, maintaining budgets & budgeting guidelines, QuickBooks & PeopleSoft entry, administration of bank accounts & account reconciliations, processing industry-recognized certifications like TIN certificates etc.
Management of financial activities. First point of contact in Uganda office, link between finance, operations & program teams.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Built and maintained excellent relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on hiring.
Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with stakeholders, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to inquiries.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Liaised between programs and staff and maintained effective lines of communication. Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Finance & Operations Officer
The Collective Uganda Limited (TCUG)
03.2016 - 02.2017
Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures, reduced process discrepancies 20% by accurately maintaining finance systems.
Assessed expansion plans and costs to forecast trends and recommend changes to align strategies.
Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial functions.
Collaborated with management, technical crew members and supervisors to organize efficient finance priorities and achieve set financial targets.
Protected organization assets with strategic risk management approaches including maintaining and updating organization's asset register. Maintained equipment at operational readiness annually.
Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
Reviewed and revised standard operating procedures to incorporate employee and management feedback and streamline processes.
Collaborated with executives and management to review projected revenue and adjust resources accordingly.
Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
Verified compliance with best business practices throughout organization.
Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands.
Leveraged meeting minutes to measure progress and accountability.
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Collaborated on operational support tasks to achieve common goal.
Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
Coordinated visits and provided briefs to stakeholders, improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and strategies.
Provided excellent service to maintain and improve stakeholder relations, strengthen loyalty and contribute to organization's revenue growth.
Optimized business processes to foster operational efficiency.
Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
Interfaced with department heads to establish tracking mechanisms and processes that created clear and effective information flow internally and with external stakeholders.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Office Manager
Global Research Administration & Management Services Ltd (GRAMS)
06.2015 - 11.2015
Researched & availed purchase information to support budget planning, including expenditures & financial commitments.
Procured goods and supplies while adhering to industry rules & procedures.
Managed all finance & operational procedures including; preparing & processing payments, recording accounts payable & receivable, cost analysis, financial reporting, reconciliations and participating in financial audits.
Developed & implemented finance procedures, executed on-time budget management for senior leadership.
Collaborated with teams to initiate best finance practices, managed finance structures to improve organization's finance function and achieve set project goals.
Developed finance solutions to ensure stakeholders are up to speed with organization’s finance needs.
Identified business needs, participated in networking & advertising, increasing client base by 7%
Assisted in preparing budgets and in coordination of adherence to established procedures.
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Opened GRAMS office location and monitored changes to uphold successful operations, strategies and maximize business success.
Finance, Research Administration & Procurement Trainee
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
06.2014 - 08.2014
Procurement & inventory management support: computed and created purchase orders in MS Excel to monitor inventory levels & manage inventory transactions, verify purchase requisitions and expedite orders.
Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Maintained consistent communication with stores & suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
Finance & Marketing Trainee
AON Uganda Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2013
Financial analysis & reporting: used e-Global software to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective action on deviations
Analyzed financial statements against forecasts and prepared variance analysis.
Audited, balanced, and reconciled payroll.
Conducted quality controls on all payments, invoices, claims and petty cash requisitions.
Served as internal point of contact for all inquiries in finance department.
Finance department monitoring & coordination: managed quality by working closely with staff to maintain adherence with project finance requirements
Increased customer satisfaction by solving problems and concerns in finance department effectively.
Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and customer acquisition.
Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting finance strategies.
Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
Education
Bachelor Of International Business, Second Class Honors – Upper Division -
Makerere University
Uganda
09.2012 - 06.2015
Certificate in Computer Applications -
Makerere University
Uganda
01.2012 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Nabisunsa Girls' School
Uganda
02.2006 - 11.2011
Skills
Financial managementundefined
Timeline
Finance & Administrative Assistant
UCSF – Global Programs For Research & Training, Uganda
03.2017 - Current
Finance & Operations Officer
The Collective Uganda Limited (TCUG)
03.2016 - 02.2017
Office Manager
Global Research Administration & Management Services Ltd (GRAMS)
06.2015 - 11.2015
Finance, Research Administration & Procurement Trainee
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
06.2014 - 08.2014
Finance & Marketing Trainee
AON Uganda Ltd
06.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor Of International Business, Second Class Honors – Upper Division -
Makerere University
09.2012 - 06.2015
Certificate in Computer Applications -
Makerere University
01.2012 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Nabisunsa Girls' School
02.2006 - 11.2011
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