Lillian Audo

• Spearheaded development and enforcement of robust financial controls, ensuring asset protection in compliance with Policies and Procedures
• Established and upheld financial procedures aligned with professional accounting standards, enhancing organizational efficiency
• Delivered accurate and timely reports to stakeholders including Management and Accountant General hence facilitating informed decision making
• Facilitated smooth month-end closing procedures, minimizing errors and delays in financial statements preparation
• Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Complied with internal and external reporting timeliness avoiding sanctions on the Corporation
• Conducted thorough budget reviews to maximize resource utilization and financial performance
• Managed comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining stringent oversight over bank accounts, payables, receivables and accountability processes
• Coordinated annual external audits and implemented corrective actions based on audit findings, achieving consistent unqualified opinions
• Maintained meticulous records of all Corporation's assets ensuring compliance with established financial procedures.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful financial planning and forecasting.
• Provided guidance to junior finance team members, promoting professional growth and skills development within the Department.
• Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payments to vendors and efficient fund allocation
• Supervised finance department operations and team of up to 12 employees

Streamlined the Authority's Financial Management Manual to align with the Public Financial Management Act, 2015, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency

• Managed the Regional Communications Infrastructure Program's financials, ensuring adherence to World Bank and Government of Uganda's standards
• Orchestrated the development and execution of annual work plans and budgets, aligning with Government budgeting protocols
• Delivered precise financial reports to support Management's strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Conducted thorough financial analyses, identifying risks and advising Management on fiscal stability
• Upheld stringent financial discipline, control and accountability across the Authority's operations
• Ensured integrity of financial data, preparing and submitting timely financial statements for statutory consolidation and external audits
• Provided expert guidance on statutory financial compliance, liaising with key Government and regulatory bodies
• Implemented robust revenue and cash management practices in accordance with the Public Financial Management Act and treasury guidelines
• Successfully coordinated external audits, consistently achieving unqualified opinions and diligently auctioning audit recommendations

• Spearheaded annual planning and budgeting processes, collaborating with Country Program Managers to deliver consolidated budgets for the Association
• Ensured fiscal accountability of revenues, particularly from the Annual International coffee conference that attracted over 100 international Coffee Organizations, to promote sustainability
• Conducted ongoing budget oversight and reporting, guaranteeing effective execution of activities and programs
• Oversaw comprehensive finance and accounting operations, including budgeting, asset management., cash-flow planning, payroll management, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Managed Human Resource functions, overseeing recruitment, induction, development, and termination processes in alignment with the Association policies.
• Executed Project Accounting responsibilities for Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) Project, enhancing Coffee certification and farmer verification in Africa
• Revised and enforced the Association's Finance and Administration Manual, ensuring adherence to AFCA member Countries' legal standards
• Delivered precise and timely reports to Management aiding in Strategic decision-making

• Orchestrated comprehensive period-end processes including month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings, with updated checklist to ensure transactional integrity and timely financial reporting
• Leveraged Garance (Shell Group reporting tool) to deliver accurate financial data, superseding JD Edwards, and aligning with Shell Group Accounting Standards and GAAP
• Managed precise accounting of Inter-Group transactions and monitored finance KPIs to uphold financial health and performance metrics
• Calculated and filed monthly Deferred and Corporation taxes punctually providing expert tax guidance to Management and ensuring zero losses of revenue due to fines and penalties
• Coordinated external and internal auditors ensuring diligent follow-through on audit recommendations to enhance financial practices.
• Conducted performance evaluations and developed Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for Finance team members, ensuring skill assessments aligned with HR protocols

• Streamlined fixed Assets Management by conducting punctual work in progress (WIP) account reviews and timely capitalization of completed projects
• Managed and updated the Fixed Assets Register with all asset additions and disposals including transfers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Executed monthly reconciliations of Work in Progress (WIP) accounts to maintain financial integrity
• Orchestrated triennial Fixed Assets verification exercises reinforcing asset tracking and accountability
• Maintained fixed assets data integrity through vigilant oversight and systematic record-keeping

• Streamlined establishment of dedicated accounts for eight (8) Shell Uganda's shared staff, enhancing financial organization
• Efficiently consolidated monthly cross border costs for Shell Uganda's shared personnel, ensuring accurate cost allocation
• Executed prompt invoicing of shared staff expenses to various Shell operating units, bolstering inter-company financial coherence
• Diligently pursued resolution of all inter-Group invoices, guaranteeing timely settlement and robust cash flow management
• Conducted meticulous monthly Inter-Group confirmations, reinforcing integrity of General Ledger entries
• Achieved timely monthly reconciliation of Inter-Group accounts, adeptly addressing inquiries and ensuring compliance by the 5th working day

• Expertly executed balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and minimizing disputes
• Diligently processed manual credit notes and invoices, maintaining precise general ledger records
• Proactively managed outstanding invoices, securing timely settlements
• Efficiently handled monthly Entebbe Join Aviation Facility (EJAF) accountabilities, supporting accurate invoicing processes
• Collaborated with Territory Managers and legal Department to maintain up to date Third Party contracts
• Upheld Supplier Master Data integrity through strategic coordination with Contracting and Procurement Department

• Spearheaded successful marketing initiatives for credit products, including group, personal and salary loans significantly boosting savings volume
• Conducted thorough risk assessments and due diligence for credit applicants, ensuring a robust vetting process.
• Achieved timely loan disbursements and recoveries, maintaining optimal cash flow
• Executed prompt account reconciliations for credit customers ensuring financial accuracy and integrity
• Effectively resolved customer complaints enhancing client satisfaction and retention
• Diligently managed and safeguarded customer securities upholding trust and compliance