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Lukwago Steven Ssentongo

Lukwago Steven Ssentongo

Kampala,Uganda

Summary

Results-driven Manager Project Supervision with strengths in coordinating complex bank-financed projects. Ensures compliance with schedules and financial performance metrics while identifying risks and implementing corrective actions. Delivers impactful reports and recommendations that enhance project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

MANAGER PROJECT SUPERVISION

UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
07.2022 - Current

· Coordinate and manage the project supervision team to ensure delivery of goals set by the bank.

· Ensured bank financed projects adhered to schedules by proactively liaising with customers to address deviations.

· Review the operational results and financial performance of each project at the implementation stages against the schedules and projections.

  • Risk monitoring of projects' performance to identify deterioration and recommend corrective actions to ensure performance as per the bank’s credit Policy.
  • Following up to ensure fulfillment of post-disbursement covenants, conditions precedent and milestones agreed upon during approval.
  • Ensure close working with other teams and stakeholders involved in environmental and social responsibilities of the bank to achieve bank objectives.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management with recommendations for addressing problematic projects.

PROJECT SUPERVISOR

UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
08.2018 - 06.2022

· Ensure that bank projects are proceeding in accordance with the project plans and take proactive steps, in liaison with customers to remedy any deviations to the plan.

· Identified potential problems leading to deviations from project plans and assisted sponsors in resolving these issues to achieve project objectives.

  • Monitored project performance risks to identify credit deterioration and recommended corrective actions to maintain compliance with bank’s credit policy.
  • Monitored project performance risks to identify credit deterioration and recommended corrective actions to maintain compliance with bank’s credit policy..
  • Ensure proper legal documentation and disbursement according to approved credit procedures and standards.
  • Following up to ensure fulfillment of post-disbursement covenants, conditions precedent and milestones agreed upon during approval.

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

DFCU BANK LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Identify, quantify and highlight significant issues and growing trends that have implications for the profitability and relevance of the corporate products.
  • Defined product management processes and practices, including pricing strategies, margin management, and risk appetite monitoring to enhance profitability.
  • Analyze associated regulatory risk in the corporate business and implement mitigation plans.
  • Develop and structure corporate deals based on viability and customers’ cash flows with emphasis on larger income earning deals in leasing, Trade Finance, and other short-term deals.
  • Conducted on-site client visits to analyse operations and compile reports detailing observations and recommendations for improvement.
  • Built cross-functional relationships with relationship managers to align on client expectations and enhance service delivery.

MANAGER LEASING

DFCU BANK LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Drive the development of compelling Lease product propositions to grow the product and drive sales.
  • Develop a bank-wide Lease products and sales training program to build product awareness and grow Lease products sales.
  • Identified and evaluated new business opportunities to enhance lease product offerings.
  • Managed lease book provisions and expenditure to align with budgetary constraints.
  • Analyze associated regulatory risk in the Lease business and implement mitigation plans.
  • Build effective cross functional relationships with: Business Owners, Credit, Legal, Risk, Operations, Vendors
  • Define good product management understanding, processes and practices like product features and functionalities; pricing and margin management; risk appetite setting and monitoring; revenue leakage; balance sheet optimisation.
  • Developed insights into market size, growth opportunities, market shares, customer profiles, competitors, and profitability of lease products.

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

DFCU BANK LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Develop and structure the Term Loan Portfolio; develop and structure deals based on viability and customers' cash flows.
  • Developed and structured leasing portfolio, assessing deal viability based on customer cash flows.
  • Conducted on-site analysis at customer locations, compiling reports to detail observations and insights.
  • Valuated machinery and equipment for dfcu bank staff and clients, enhancing comprehensive analysis with detailed reports.
  • Facilitated communication with customers to understand and address their expectations., following up on complaints and feedback to clients on the course of action.

BUSINESS ANALYST

DFCU BANK LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Conducted on-site analysis of customer locations to gather insights and compile detailed reports.
  • Developed and structured Leasing Portfolio, creating deals based on viability and customer cash flows.
  • Wrote and booked new business, increasing deal volume with focus on larger income-generating deals.
  • Managing customer expectations, following up on complaints and feedback to clients on the course of action.

BUSINESS SUPPORT EXECUTIVE

DFCU BANK LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Managed customer expectations and followed up on complaints, providing timely feedback on resolutions.
  • Monitored quality of retail banking book to ensure compliance with BOU regulations.
  • Updated and submitted IFRS information for the assigned portfolio in a timely manner.
  • Recommended accounts for provisioning and write-off, ensuring compliance and financial integrity,
  • Participated in data integration for new Finacle system, enhancing operational efficiency,
  • Provision of valuation of machinery & equipment for both dfcu bank staff and clients to supplement other reports.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

MANTRAC UGANDA LTD
KAMPALA, UGANDA
04.2007 - 12.2009
  • Visited customers daily for sales and after-sales services, strengthening relationships between customers and the company.
  • Handled customer complaints, providing effective solutions to resolve issues.
  • Prepared customer agreements outlining service terms and conditions for clarity. to bind a customer to the company with the aim of providing services to the customer for a given period at a fee.
  • Conducted market research to analyse competitors' activities and strategies. on the activities of the competitors.
  • Compiled weekly and monthly reports on all activities, ensuring transparency and tracking progress.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration

ISBAT UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA
01-2019

Post Graduate - Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management

UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
KAMPALA
01-2012

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Engineering in Automotive and Power Engineering

KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA
01-2006

A-Levels - ADVANCED LEVEL

MENGO SENIOR SCHOOL
KAMPALA
01-2001

Ordinary Level - ORDINARY LEVEL

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE KISUBI
WAKISO
01-1999

PRIMARY SCHOOL

NAKASERO PRIMARY SCHOOL
KAMPALA
01-1995

Skills

  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Performance monitoring
  • Financial analysis
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Regulatory compliance management
  • Project delivery optimisation
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Leadership
  • Effective delegating
  • Negotiation
  • Problem solving
  • Operational support
  • Market analysis

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
LUGANDA
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • ISO 21500 Lead Project Manager certification
  • Equity Financing
  • Financial Modelling
  • Green bank financing
  • Lease Management
  • Sales negotiations
  • Credit Risk training

Timeline

MANAGER PROJECT SUPERVISION

UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD
07.2022 - Current

PROJECT SUPERVISOR

UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD
08.2018 - 06.2022

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

DFCU BANK LTD
07.2017 - 07.2018

MANAGER LEASING

DFCU BANK LTD
01.2016 - 06.2017

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

DFCU BANK LTD
06.2013 - 12.2015

BUSINESS ANALYST

DFCU BANK LTD
08.2010 - 05.2013

BUSINESS SUPPORT EXECUTIVE

DFCU BANK LTD
01.2010 - 06.2010

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

MANTRAC UGANDA LTD
04.2007 - 12.2009

Master of Business Administration - Master of Business Administration

ISBAT UNIVERSITY

Post Graduate - Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management

UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Engineering in Automotive and Power Engineering

KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY

A-Levels - ADVANCED LEVEL

MENGO SENIOR SCHOOL

Ordinary Level - ORDINARY LEVEL

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE KISUBI

PRIMARY SCHOOL

NAKASERO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lukwago Steven Ssentongo