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Sylvia Ssekabunga Namata

Kampala

Summary

Results-driven Chief Finance Officer with over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting management. Proven expertise in financial reporting, audit management, and cost optimization. Committed to driving organizational growth through efficient financial practices and strategic insights.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Finance Officer

Phaneroo Ministries International
08.2014 - Current
  • Directed budgeting, payroll, and accounts management, achieving a 30% cost reduction by the fifth year
  • Prepared quarterly financial statements and conducted comprehensive analyses of financial data
  • Developed and enforced internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create annual budgets, optimizing resource allocation
  • Led audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and identifying process improvement areas
  • Mentored junior finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
  • Negotiated favorable vendor contracts resulting in significant cost savings

Accounts Assistant

KCB Bank
01.2013 - 09.2015
  • Processed payments, reconciled accounts, and maintained accurate financial records
  • Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and addressing overdue invoices
  • Supported month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

Banking Officer

KCB Bank Group
10.2008 - 12.2011
  • Analyzed customer profiles to recommend appropriate financial products, enhancing client satisfaction
  • Collaborated with compliance teams to address procedural errors and improve operational efficiency

Education

Certificate in Wealth Management -

George Brown College
04.2025

Master’s degree - international accounting and finance

University of Salford
12.2024

Certificate in Higher Education - Accounting

George Brown College
09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Skills

Makerere University
07.2006

Skills

  • Financial Analysis Expertise
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Liquidity Management
  • Audit Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Risk Analysis Expertise
  • Team Management
  • Professional Mentorship
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Data Analytics
  • Financial systems implementation
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • Corporate Finance Institute: Capital IQ Fundamentals, 06/01/23
  • Corporate Finance Institute: Analyzing Growth Drivers and Business Risks, 06/01/23
  • Corporate Finance Institute: Corporate Governance, 12/01/22
  • Corporate Finance Institute: Excel Fundamentals - Formulas for Finance, 11/01/22
  • Corporate Finance Institute: Reading Financial Statements, 11/01/22
  • MindCypress: DIP IFRS ACCA UK, 06/01/23

Languages

English
German

Affiliations

  • CPA UGANDA

Timeline

Chief Finance Officer

Phaneroo Ministries International
08.2014 - Current

Accounts Assistant

KCB Bank
01.2013 - 09.2015

Banking Officer

KCB Bank Group
10.2008 - 12.2011

Master’s degree - international accounting and finance

University of Salford

Certificate in Higher Education - Accounting

George Brown College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Skills

Makerere University

Certificate in Wealth Management -

George Brown College
Sylvia Ssekabunga Namata