Peace Mutiibwa Kabugo
Kampala
Summary
Finance professional with a Bachelor's degree in business administration and over five years of experience in financial management, reporting, and auditing. Currently Pursuing ACCA and an MBA in Accounting and Finance, demonstrating commitment to professional growth.
Skilled in ensuring proper disbursement, accounting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with internal controls and donor regulations. Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, and database management. Experienced in mentoring staff, coordinating grants, and effective stakeholder communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Uganda Red Cross Society Volunteer NDRT
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated Timely Disbursement of Funds: Facilitated the correct and timely payment of over 800 invoices monthly to support project activities, aligning with strategic plans and activity schedules.
- Ensured Quality and Timely Reporting of Project Funds:
Ensured accountability for disbursed funds to staff, adhering to established principles, procedures, and donor funding agreements. - Contributed to Budget Control Processes:
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support day-to-day financial management of projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial objectives. - Supported Project Audits and Compliance: Provided crucial support during project audits, showcasing a commitment to transparency and adherence to financial regulations.
Ensured compliance with financial principles, procedures, and donor agreements, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. - Monitored Balances and Reconciliation: This was to ensure meticulous accounting of program advances in accordance with organizational policies.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Prepared Comprehensive Financial Reports: Generated detailed budget variance reports, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making.
Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for all program accounts, ensuring accuracy and financial transparency. - Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Maintained Rigorous Filing Systems: Implemented and maintained a rigorous filing system for all accounting documents, facilitating easy retrieval and ensuring compliance with Finance and Accounting Policy.
Finance Officer
Msingi Poultry Limited
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Ensured Quality and Timely Reporting of Project Funds: Spearheaded the accurate and timely reporting of project funds, demonstrating a meticulous approach to financial management.
Ensured accountability for disbursed funds to staff, adhering to established principles, procedures, and donor funding agreements.
- Contributed to Budget Control Processes: Played a pivotal role in budget control processes, contributing to the financial stability of the organization.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support day-to-day financial management of projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial objectives.
- Supported Project Audits and Compliance: Provided crucial support during project audits, showcasing a commitment to transparency and adherence to financial regulations.
Ensured compliance with financial principles, procedures, and donor agreements, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
- Facilitated Timely Disbursement of Funds: Streamlined the disbursement of funds for project activities, aligning with strategic plans and activity schedules.
Verified the authenticity of accountability documents and meticulously processed financial transactions, ensuring adherence to established expenditure procedures.
- Monitored Balances and Reconciliation: Proactively monitored balances, ensuring the meticulous accounting of working advances in accordance with organizational policies.
Conducted regular reconciliation of debtor and creditor balances, optimizing financial efficiency.
Carried out accounts reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and identifying any discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Produced Comprehensive Financial Reports: Generated detailed daily production and operations reports, providing insights for informed decision-making.
Reviewed weekly, monthly, and periodic performance, making strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ensured Agile Operations and Sustainable Revenue Growth: Monitored trend forecasts, adjusting budgets and operational plans to keep the organization agile and sustain revenue growth.
Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources strategically to reach budget goals.
- Evaluated Departmental Performance: Evaluated departmental performance and developed improvements to key operations, contributing to overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintained Rigorous Filing Systems: Implemented and maintained a rigorous filing system for all accounting documents, facilitating easy retrieval and ensuring compliance with Finance and Accounting Policy.
Accountant
Kampala Capital City Authority Kampala
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Ensured Accountability of Operational Cash Advances:
- Managed accountability of operational cash advance payments in accordance with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) accounting guidelines.
Oversaw office cash payments, ensuring compliance with KCCA accounting guidelines. - Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Contributed to Unqualified Audit Opinions: Played a key role in the production of KCCA Financial statements, resulting in the issuance of unqualified audit opinions.
Contributed significantly to the development and implementation of a new financial management framework, adapting International Public Sector Standards and Accrual Basis of accounting at KCCA. - Developed and Issued Accountability Guidelines: Developed and issued accountability guidelines, demonstrating a commitment to financial transparency and adherence to regulatory standards.
Conducted ageing analysis of accountabilities, preparing schedules and reports of un-accounted for funds with an impeccable record of meeting tight deadlines. - Efficiently Responded to Audit Queries: Responded authoritatively and efficiently to audit queries and staff inquiries on advances and accountability.
Formed and led a finance team that developed and implemented systems facilitating electronic payment of casual workers, reducing fraud and security gaps. - Generated Comprehensive Financial Reports:
- Produced quarterly financial reports detailing company revenues and expenses, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
Maintained robust financial records for regulatory reporting and taxation purposes. - Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Managed Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliations: Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, cheque, or credit card payments.
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts ahead of tight deadlines. - Supported Budget Administration and Contract Negotiation: Supported budget administration through the effective management of expenditures and renegotiation of vendor contracts.
Utilized IFMS accounting software for bookkeeping, invoicing, and bank reconciliations. - Month-End Closing Processes:
- Worked as part of a team to coordinate month-end closing processes, ensuring completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
Education
MBA - Finance And Accounting +ACCA
London School Of Business And Finance
United Kingdom, London03.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Nkumba University Entebbe
2006
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined
Aga Khan High School Kampala
2000
Iganga Secondary School
1998
Skills
- Financial Administration
- Communication Skills
- Quick books Profficiency
- MS Office
- Analytical skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team work
Administrative Professional other Experience
- Barclays Uganda - Corporate Business Analyst
Prepared performance reports for review by Senior Management, showcasing analytical and reporting skills.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the company database.
Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- MTN Uganda - Corporate Sales Administrator
Consulted with company management to assess requirements and developed operational enhancements to streamline processes, increasing team performance. Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions, ensuring deadlines were met and adhering to company budgets. Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Cayman Consults - Administrative Officer
Spearheaded office inventory activities, managing ordering, requisitions, stocking, and shipment receiving.
Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Key Achievements and Tasks Across Roles:
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment, and services.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages, recording, dispatching, or distributing to the correct recipient.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Timeline
Finance Officer
Uganda Red Cross Society Volunteer NDRT
10.2022 - 10.2023
Finance Officer
Msingi Poultry Limited
09.2018 - 09.2022
Accountant
Kampala Capital City Authority Kampala
04.2012 - 10.2014
MBA - Finance And Accounting +ACCA
London School Of Business And Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Nkumba University Entebbe
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined
Aga Khan High School Kampala
Iganga Secondary School
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