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Uganda

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Financial Planning and Analysis:Develop and monitor budgets for projects and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.Analyze financial data, providing insights for decision-making to optimize project performance and resource allocation.Budgeting and Forecasting:Prepare project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports in collaboration with program managers.Monitor financial performance against budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.Donor Compliance and Reporting:Ensure financial compliance with donor regulations and requirements, including the preparation and submission of accurate financial reports.Maintain regular communication with donors regarding financial matters and ensure transparency in the use of funds.Internal Controls and Risk Management:Implement and monitor financial controls to mitigate risks and ensure proper management of funds.Conduct internal reviews and assist with audits to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.Capacity Building and Training:Train and build the capacity of project staff on financial management practices, budgeting, and reporting.Support the finance team in implementing new financial tools and systems for efficient financial management.Financial Reporting:Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.Support senior management with financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.Collaboration with Program Teams:Work closely with program managers and coordinators to ensure financial integration into program planning and execution.Provide financial advice during program design and proposal writing to ensure budget accuracy.Support in Procurement and Asset Management:Assist in ensuring that procurement activities align with organizational policies and donor requirements.Provide guidance on asset management, including tracking, valuation, and disposal.

Arua, Northern Region, Uganda

• Manage financial aspects of projects worth up to Euros 3.446 million, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.• Prepare comprehensive project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for management and stakeholders.• Develop financial management tools, policies, and guidelines to support project implementation.• Collaborate with program teams to identify funding opportunities and develop grant applications.• Train staff on financial management best practices and ensure their compliance with organizational policies.• Records financial project data into systems, monitors, and analyses project data. • Ensure cost effectiveness in all project’s financial transactions.• Executes the budgeting process and periodically forecasts and supports control, monitors (audit) all financial related activities within the project.• Regularly provides financial reports, analysis, and advice to provide insight in the overall projects financial status to safeguard financial performance, profitability and to estimate financial risks and take precautions. All in line with donor and SNV financial guidelines.• Ensure completeness of financial transactions, Manage project SharePoint, upload files on SharePoint.• Assists in development of budgets in proposals. Guides and oversees qualification process for grants if applicable.• Guides, develops, coaches, and motivates the staff under supervision especially the drivers, to realize project objectives.• Assist in fleet management, Asset management, Procurement, security and the general management of the office.

Arua, Northern Region, Uganda

• Oversee grants budget management for all ECHO Consortium implementing partners.• Implement grant tracking / monitoring system and compliance.• Maintain appropriate Grant files and follow up to ensure partners are doing the same.• Meet periodically with relevant Operations and Programme managers to review grant reports.• Monitor grant expenditures, alert management on irregularities, recommend action plan as required.• Developed and implemented compliance policies and procedures to ensure statutory and contractual compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.• Conducted risk assessments and internal audits to identify areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies.• Coordinated external audits and ensured timely submission of accurate financial and programmatic reports.• Assisted program teams in the development and implementation of compliance strategies for new projects.• Conducted close monitoring of the Sub Grantee performance, validated the accountabilities, analyzed results versus targets and engaged Sub Grantees. • Conducted compliance check on Ugandan tax and other statutory requirements. • Conducted capacity building and ensured Projects/grants are managed in compliance with donor requirements. • Conducted independent financial verification on wide range of field Activities including but not limited to various meetings, trainings, distribution of Supplies, constructions, teachers payments, community investments, World Vision Uganda Assets among others.• Verified of all procurements carried out in the field offices to ensure that they comply with Organization’s procurement guidelines. • Carried out spot checks on assets and inventory in the Stores for completeness of records.

Arua, Northern Region, Uganda

• Managed the operation of World Vision Uganda, staff providence fund scheme. • Participated in vetting and appointment of service providers including Fund managers, Auditors, Administrators, Legal Advisors, Principal Officer and Custodian. • Conducted day-to-day administration of World Vision Uganda staff providence fund scheme. • Ensured that contributions payable by the employer and members of the scheme are received by the custodian on the 15th day of the month following. • Engaged in investments and safety of scheme assets by preparing prudent investment statement policy to govern investment decisions of the scheme funds. • Trained and provided of investment information to staff (scheme members).

Yumbe, Uganda

• Managed financial aspects of grants worth up to $2.65 million, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.• Prepared and analyzed financial reports for multiple grants and provided updates to stakeholders and donors.• Provided technical advice and support to the program team in the development of grant proposals.• Reviewed and analyzed sub-grant proposals and provided recommendations to management.• Documented, Reported and ensured Knowledge Management. Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with WV Financial Policies and guidelines, Grant Requirements and maintain donor relationships.• Ensured proper Audit and Risk Management. Prepared grants for Audits and assisted in the implementation of program and financial Audit requirements timely.• Prepared and revised program budgets and cash flows in line with donor requirements, financial policies and procedure.• Reviewed program expenditures to ensure proper documentation, coding requirements and WV financial policies compliance, budget availability and initiate necessary corrections or adjustments.• Updated Grant files and proposals, grant agreements, budgets, financial reports, narrative reports, cost extensions, no cost extensions and other relevant correspondences.• Tracked and monitored the use of program assets and equipment as per WV policies and provide asset and Equipment reports to management on a quarterly basis for corrective actions.• Conducted close monitoring of the Sub Grantee performance, validating of the accountabilities, analyzing results versus targets and engage Sub Grantees.• Provided guidance and support to the Sub Grantees to ensure that the submitted requests were in line with requirements as indicated in the Grant Agreements.

Yumbe, Uganda

• Processed financial transactions and maintained accurate cash and account records.• Prepared the monthly bank reconciliation and follow up on any reconciling items. • Conducted financial management, budgeting, accounting, programme and project management.• Prepared monthly cash projections and obtain the approvals before submitting to Finance manager for payment. • Generated ageing report for staff and suppliers, follow up on long outstanding items. • Coordinated with program managers to monitor spend rate for projects expenditures. • Ensured that payments are fully supported as per World Vision policies. • Initiated the payment process and submit to finance manager for approval. • Booked the payments in the financial system, attach soft copies of the supporting documents for posting. • Reviewed travel advance request for West Nile Refugee Response staff and in accordance with policy and ensure that all expenses are supported by receipts and scanned copies attach in the financial system (Sun system).

Arua, Uganda

• Conducted and Prepared credit reviews, including market and financial analysis for ABSA Bank• Coordinated the day-to-day operations of all the branch services, by providing supervisory support to the team, to maintain quality and adherence to the banking operations standards.• Supported ABSA Bank in portfolio management process. • Developed and reviewed the branch annual budget, to include key operational activities and assets within Bank of Uganda requirements.• Conducted financial analysis, including but not limited ratios, projections, and budgets for clients.• Participated in client monitoring visits in Arua Branch and West Nile Region in Uganda.• Monitored all branch activities and ensured consistency with established best practices and Barclays Bank’s business principles. • Monitored all staff in the field and branch office to know and understand the Bank’s operational policies, Standards for Professional Conduct. • Supervised all staff at the branch and the field in performing their duties efficiently and in a timely manner with customer care. • Monitored the achievement of staff Performance Management agreements. • Supported integration of banking systems and applications.

Arua, Uganda

• Participated in staff training and development programs.• Ensured that tellers received appropriate start of day cash both physically and in the system. • Ensured that tellers maintain in their tills cash within approved limits. • Conducted daily reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts for the Branch. • Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports that are availed to the branch manager and then to the head office.

Arua, Uganda

• Handled the processing of cash transactions and performed administrative functions.• Assisted customers in reconciling their accounts and provided advice on banking products.• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of daily transactions.• Received and paid cash without mixed fake or missing notes. • Posted receipts and payments in the Banking Systems. • Secured of all documents under my custody. • Provided information to customers about products and services. • Ensured proper identification of customers and scrutiny of customers’ documents. • Ensured the safety of money at all times. • Balanced all books of accounts and submit monthly financial reports to the head office. • Observed and ensured compliance to all anti money laundering precautions and measures.

Arua, Uganda

• Developed and implemented sales strategies to achieve branch sales targets, resulting in a 10% increase in revenue.• Conducted market research and identified opportunities for new business development.• Developed and maintained relationships with existing customers and identified cross-selling opportunities.• Assisted customers in the completion of account and loan applications.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting And Finance, 4.09

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting, 4.19

Activities and Societies: Speaker-Makerere University Business School, Arua Students Association

Advanced Level Education, Physics, Economics Mathematics Fine Art, 20 Points Out Of 25

Ordinary Level Certificate, Ordinary Level, 1St Grade