aphua.namuaksa

Finance Officer
$2400 / month

About Candidate

Results-driven finance professional with over 15 years of experience in financial management and administration, specializing in project finance, budgeting, and compliance. Proven track record in streamlining payment processes, enhancing financial accuracy, and improving cash flow management. Adept at preparing detailed financial reports, conducting audits, and training staff on financial policies. Strong analytical skills, collaboration skills, and a commitment to ensuring compliance with financial regulations and organizational standards. Currently pursuing CPA Level II and finalizing Research for an MBA in Accounting and Finance

Location

Education

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CPA Level II January 2023 to date
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda

Pursuing my CPA certification

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Master’s of Business Administration 2018 to Dec 2024
Makerere University

I submitted my dissertation report in November 2024, currently waiting for defense.

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Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Option 2008 - 2011
Ndejje University

I Igraduated with a first class Honors degree

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Uganda Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) 2004 To 2006
Makerere University Business School
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Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education 2002 to 2003
Mariam High School – Kisaasi
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Uganda Certificate of Education 1998 to 2001
Busoga High School - Kamuli

Work & Experience

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Finance Officer Consultant November.15 2023 - July, 31st 2024
Family Health International - FHI360

• Facilitated timely project payments by collaborating with project teams to streamline processes, reducing payment processing time and improving cash flow management. • Prepared and validated payment vouchers and related documentation by meticulously checking each entry, contributing to audit trails that were error-free. • Reconciled the Accounts Payable ledger monthly by conducting thorough reviews and cross-checks, ensuring accurate financial records adherence to FHI360 policy and project guidelines. • Reviewed staff travel expenditure reports and reconciliations by applying detailed scrutiny, leading to a 15% improvement in budget management and financial oversight. • Trained staff on accounting and finance policies by delivering targeted workshops, enhancing overall compliance and reducing financial discrepancies significantly

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Finance and Administrative Officer July, 4th 2022 - November, 3 2023
EpIC Uganda Family Health International - EpIC Project

• Facilitated efficient audit processes by promptly addressing auditor queries and providing necessary documentation, contributing to reduced audit resolution time. • Prepared quarterly VAT reports by accurately compiling and verifying data, ensuring compliance with FHI360 EpIC Project standards and achieving a 0% discrepancy rate. • Ensured timely and accurate financial reconciliations, including bank, balance sheet, vendor, and inventory accounts, by implementing systematic checks. • Coordinated the timely submission and review of timesheets for temporary staff and consultants by implementing a streamlined process, reducing processing time by 20% and ensuring payments were made within 24 hours of task completion. • Initiated project-related payments after thorough review and approval by integrating them into DPA and GFAS systems, increasing processing efficiency. • Organized office financial archives, improving document accessibility and reducing retrieval time by 30% for internal and external audits. • Coordinated logistical and administrative support for workshops, seminars, and trainings by managing schedules and participant payments, enhancing overall event efficiency.

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Finance Officer August,1 2019 - September, 30 2021
University Research CO., LLC - Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program

• Reviewed Mobile Money requests against participant registrations, AARs, and supporting documents by accurately tabulating data in Excel, leading to accuracy in payment processing. • Managed the petty cash fund by being the custodian and processor, ensuring imprest system adherence, which resulted in improved cash flow management accuracy. • Tightened internal controls for online banking and mobile money payments by implementing risk mitigation strategies, reducing potential fraud incidents • Ensured the timely preparation and processing of payments by liaising with procurement, leading to reduced payment delays and ensuring reasonable, allowable, and allocable payments • Collaborated with the Finance and Administration Director to address field report review comments, reducing unresolved queries by prompt feedback and document verification. • Reviewed Travel Advance Requests for accuracy and budget alignment, ensuring that planned activities were within the approved budget and work plan. • Inspected received items against orders and delivery notes for accuracy, ensuring a reduction in discrepancies in inventory records and improving overall procurement

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Finance and Grants Assistant June,5 2017 - July,31 2018
University Research CO., LLC - USAID/RHITES EC &SUSTAIN

• Verified and processed mobile money payments for staff and project activities by ensuring accuracy and compliance, resulting in a reduction in payment errors. • Managed petty cash funds and advanced activity tracking by ensuring adherence to URC and USAID regulations, improving cash flow accuracy by approximately 15%. • Provided grant support to implementing partners by coordinating grant agreements and monitoring periods, leading to improved grant management efficiency. • Reviewed liquidation reports from sub-grantees by following up on accountabilities, which resulted in a 10% increase in funding disbursement efficiency. • Collaborated with the operations department to reconcile and process payments by ensuring all vendor payments were made on time and within budget, thereby reducing late payments • Conducted regular audit reviews of operational functions by physically verifying inventory and assets, improving compliance with URC and USAID regulations

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Accountant February, 28 2007 - December, 15 2015
Busota Parish Muslim OVC Support Project

• Ensured all expenditures were authorized and aligned with the approved budget, reducing unauthorized spending and ensuring compliance with financial policies. • Verified that salaries and wages adhered to tax laws and government regulations, improving payroll accuracy by 25% and ensuring compliance with local laws. • Checked payroll for accuracy and completeness, reducing discrepancies by over 20% and ensuring that all third-party recoveries were fully accounted for. • Reviewed procurement processes to ensure they were authorized and budgeted, optimizing value for money by 15% and enhancing cost-efficiency. • Conducted monthly stock counts and physical verifications, increasing inventory accuracy by 30% and reducing stock variances. • Administered staff leave and orientation processes, boosting staff satisfaction significantly and improving overall operational efficiency.

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