MUGERWA GILIVASIO
ACCOUNTANT
Kampala,Entebbe
Summary
Organized Accountant with four years of experience and extensive expertise in Financial management . Knowledgeable about Quickbooks, Ms Excel, Taxation law with commitment to efficiency, accuracy and integrity. Distinguished history of excellent and meticulous grants management and reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Palliative Care Association of Uganda, NGO
Kampala
03.2021 - Current
- Fast tracking of accountability records of complete project activities to maintain neat & organized files.
- Organized program budget documentation and tracked budget expenses to maintain budget control.
- Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to scrutinize budgets and check figures in areas of accounting systems
- Processed payments and all relevant documents i.e. invoices, quotes, vouchers, staff reimbursements.
- Reviewed activity accountability reports for completeness, accuracy and ensure they are submitted within 2 weeks after activity.
- Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
- Communicated regularly and resolved with vendors regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Processed monthly payroll for 15 employees including calculating taxes, NSSF.
- Processed and filled annual tax returns
- Tracked and filled all payments eligible for with holding tax on monthly basis to ensure compliance.
- Assisted management with revision of the costed annual work plan.
- Worked closely with bankers to prepare payroll paperwork for respective months with accuracy.
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Participated in startegic resource mobilization which boosted the incomes of the organization by atleast 15%.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as filling Company resolutions with the registrar of companies.
- Handled correspondences from URA regarding WHT, PAYE discrepancies with URA in timely manner.
Finance & Administration Assistant
Faith for Family Health Initiative, NGO
Kampala
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked closely with management to prepare strategic organization budgets i.e grant proposals, annual budget
- Managed & controlled Project budgets to ensure compliance with donor & organization guidelines and procedures.
- Prepared and reconciled Payroll with all applicable statutory deductions i.e. PAYE, NSSF
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Introduced Quickbooks software which helped in core financial processes e.g grant finance reports, budget cost analysis, bank reconciliation, Management accounts and take action on deviations.
- Monitored organizational budget revenue and expenditure trends for grants of over $100,000.
- Mitigated process gaps and managed admin operational functions, including account openings, documentation, regulatory compliance among others.
- Devised innovative financing approaches which helped reduce the pressure on our small annual budget
- Negotiated contract terms with suppliers & vendors while adhering to the procurement guidelines & principles.
- Produced financial reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee quick turn around of the processes.
- Supported strategies to lobby for local grants to improve on our donor portfolio.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Trained existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each other ensure complete documentation is maintained for activities.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
Accountant
Optimal Manpower Placement Ltd
Kampala
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Managed entire accounting cycle, including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing finance reports and closing books of accounts.
- Set up Quickbooks accounting system to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Completed daily cash functions like cash account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Introduced a Financial Policy and procedures manual which helped streamline finance department operations
- Improved efficiency of operations, including client data collection, analysis and modeling, to enhance practices and increase customer retention.
- Documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on business permits, certificates, licenses and documents mandatory for operation.
- Drove client satisfaction by identifying maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Timely Preparation of cash flow reports for the directors using quick books this helped inform better where we can leverage on costs for maximum profitability.
- Successfully introduced quick books accounting system which helped improve the turnaround of preparing financial reports in the Finance department.
- Innovative financing approaches e.g. supported the idea of setting up a laboratory which improved the company finances by more than 30%.
- Cost accounting to ensure maximization of profit by comparing cost benefit analysis for various cost centres.
- Constant engagement of all company debtors to minimize potential loss.
- Negotiated contract terms with company suppliers & vendors
- Timely Preparation of company payroll on monthly basis to ensure compliance with PAYE, NSSF
- Kept an up to date company asset register to ensure assets are in proper condition and not miss-used.
- Timely Filing of company tax returns.
- Carrying out monthly bank reconciliation on all company bank accounts
Audit Trainee
Nnawuba & Associates CPA
Kampala
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Audited JW InterServices Limited with a senior Auditor for the financial year ended 2016.
- Audited Maganjo Grain Millers with a senior Auditor for the financial years ended 2015 and 2016.
- Participated in the audit plan framework for Maganjo Grain Millers and JW InterServices Limited.
- Worked successfully with three accountants and one audit Manager within extreme deadlines to accomplish audit reports for both Maganjo grain Millers and JW InterServices Limited.
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed analytical review of audit documents such as audit engagement letters.
Education
Chartered Public Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Public Accountants Uganda
Kampala 12.2019 - Current
Procurement & Logistics Certificate - Procurement & Logistics
Disaster Ready UK
03.2021 - 04.2021
Fundamentals of Monitoring & Evaluation - Monitoring & Evaluation
Global Health ELearning Centre
02.2021 - 02.2021
Bachelors of Business Administration & Management - Accounting & Finance
Uganda Martyrs University
Kampala 09.2013 - 09.2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Turkish Light Academy Secondary School
Kampala 02.2011 - 11.2012
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Seeta High School
Kampala 02.2007 - 11.2010
PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATIONS -
St Savio Junior School
Kampala 02.2000 - 11.2006
Skills
MS Office Suite
Hobbies
I love travelling, jogging to keep fit, watching football, learning about African cultures. I also love working out to keep fit and healthy.
Timeline
Procurement & Logistics Certificate - Procurement & Logistics
Disaster Ready UK
03.2021 - 04.2021
Accounts Assistant
Palliative Care Association of Uganda, NGO
03.2021 - Current
Fundamentals of Monitoring & Evaluation - Monitoring & Evaluation
Global Health ELearning Centre
02.2021 - 02.2021
Chartered Public Accountant - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Public Accountants Uganda
12.2019 - Current
Finance & Administration Assistant
Faith for Family Health Initiative, NGO
05.2019 - 01.2021
Accountant
Optimal Manpower Placement Ltd
07.2017 - 03.2019
Audit Trainee
Nnawuba & Associates CPA
05.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelors of Business Administration & Management - Accounting & Finance
Uganda Martyrs University
09.2013 - 09.2016
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Turkish Light Academy Secondary School
02.2011 - 11.2012
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Seeta High School
02.2007 - 11.2010
PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATIONS -
St Savio Junior School
02.2000 - 11.2006
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