OKELLO TOM
SOROTI
Summary
Motivated accountant proficient in ms office and accounting software. Bringing several years of hands-on experience managing payroll functions and maintaining accounts payables. Independent and self-motivated team player possessing outstanding mathematics and analytical abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer of Business Administration
UMCAT SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND BUSINESS STUDIES
SOROTI
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and taught courses in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing and organizational behavior.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning and academic development.
- Conducted research in business administration topics such as corporate governance, international business and human resources management.
- Assisted faculty members with curriculum design and assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss new initiatives or changes to existing programs.
- Evaluated student performance through written tests, presentations and projects.
- Facilitated group discussions among students during class sessions.
Assistant Project Accountant
DECODI
SOROTI
02.2017 - Current
- Reviewed and processed invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
- Prepared budget reports to track project spending against the approved budget.
- Assisted in developing and maintaining internal control procedures.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and prepared journal entries as necessary.
- Managed fixed assets register, including tracking additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation calculations.
- Monitored accounts payable aging report to ensure timely payments of vendors' invoices.
- Provided support on audit processes by preparing audit schedules related to balance sheet accounts.
- Analyzed financial data from multiple sources to identify discrepancies or trends in order to provide insight into operational performance issues or opportunities for improvement.
- Performed research on new accounting standards and regulations applicable to the organization's operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of month-end closing activities such as accruals and deferrals journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis.
Research Assistant
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
KAMPALA
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
Education
BBA - Accounting
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA02-2018
Some College (No Degree) - A LEVEL
LIGHT SCONDARY SCHOOL
SOROTI12-2012
Some College (No Degree) - O LEVEL
LIGHT SECONDARY SCHOOL
SOROTI11-2010
MBA - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY
KAMPALASkills
- Operations Management
- Academic advising
- Human Resources Management
- Online Teaching
- Student Evaluation
- Professional Networking
- Quickbooks
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Research Assistant
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
02.2023 - 12.2024
Lecturer of Business Administration
UMCAT SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND BUSINESS STUDIES
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Project Accountant
DECODI
02.2017 - Current
BBA - Accounting
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Some College (No Degree) - A LEVEL
LIGHT SCONDARY SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - O LEVEL
LIGHT SECONDARY SCHOOL
MBA - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY
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