Samantha Musoke ACA
Project Director IFR4NPO, Humentum at Humentum- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Safeguarding Essentials
Humanitarian Leadership AcademyJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Safeguarding Essentials
Humanitarian Leadership AcademyDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) Level 1
APMG InternationalNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
ACA, MA Hons (Cantab), CPA(U)
ICAEW, University of Cambridge, Institute of Certified Accountants Uganda
Experience
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Humentum
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Director IFR4NPO, Humentum
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Aug 2019 - Present
Developing an international accounting / financial reporting standard for non-profits. The benefits of consistent, understandable information will be profound for NPOs, funders, regulators and beneficiaries. Imagine the positive impact on grantmaking, fundraising, due diligence, fighting fraud, regulation, accounting software, training and recruitment of accountants, audit & taxation.
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Regional Director East Africa
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
Founded in July 2017 by a merger between three successful organizations (formerly InsideNGO, Mango, and LINGOs), Humentum's mission is to inspire and achieve operational excellence for organizations focused on positive societal impact. We are dedicated to strengthening operational teams and fostering leadership in the global relief & development community.My role is to ensure that the expertise of the entire team is brought close and made available to NGOs in East Africa.My particular specialisms are in NGO Financial Management and accounting, fighting fraud, training (face to face and online), and partner assessment & capacity building. Show less
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Rubycup Uganda
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Kampala
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Director
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2013 - Present
As a part time social entrepreneur and advocate for the environment and women in Uganda, I founded Eco Options Uganda Ltd which imports and distributes a brand of menstrual cups called 'Ruby Cup'. As a part time social entrepreneur and advocate for the environment and women in Uganda, I founded Eco Options Uganda Ltd which imports and distributes a brand of menstrual cups called 'Ruby Cup'.
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Mango (Management Accounting for NGOs)
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Kampala, Uganda
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Senior Finance Trainer
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Jun 2004 - Aug 2017
Design and delivery of NGO finance related trainings (face to face and online) on topics such as Fighting Fraud in NGOs, Activity Based Budgeting, Partener Assessment and Capacity Building, Quickbooks etc Design and delivery of NGO finance related trainings (face to face and online) on topics such as Fighting Fraud in NGOs, Activity Based Budgeting, Partener Assessment and Capacity Building, Quickbooks etc
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Child's i Foundation
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Uganda
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Management Advisor
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Effectively a part-time Chief Financial Officer, I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team. I supported USAID cost proposal development and grant management, budget holder capacity building, development of a new finance policy manual and introduction of entirely new processes, recruitment and training of finance personnel, automation of reporting processes ,and production of first financial statements compliant with IFRS for SMEs and ACCA's Companion Guide for NFPs. Effectively a part-time Chief Financial Officer, I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team. I supported USAID cost proposal development and grant management, budget holder capacity building, development of a new finance policy manual and introduction of entirely new processes, recruitment and training of finance personnel, automation of reporting processes ,and production of first financial statements compliant with IFRS for SMEs and ACCA's Companion Guide for NFPs.
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Voluntary Service Overseas
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Kampala
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Financial Management Advisor
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
Effectively a part time CFO, I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and took a lead on Sub-granting processes to more than 20 grantees, creating user friendly templates for partner financial reporting, and supporting partners to develop budgets, with subsequent scrutiny and consolidation. I was involved in all aspects of DfID grant management, and fraud risk management, and also successfully introduced timesheets. Effectively a part time CFO, I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team and took a lead on Sub-granting processes to more than 20 grantees, creating user friendly templates for partner financial reporting, and supporting partners to develop budgets, with subsequent scrutiny and consolidation. I was involved in all aspects of DfID grant management, and fraud risk management, and also successfully introduced timesheets.
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Financial Controller
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
Managing team of 7 accounts staff across 3 locations Member of SMT Development, introduction and ongoing checking of controls Preparation monthly management accounts, forecasts, analysis & advice Inter company reconciliations Ensuring compliance with tax, anti bribery & immigration policies Cashflow management Stocks & stores tracking systems Tracking profitability of lodge, restaurant, bar, adventure activities, garage & construction (lodge & boat) activities Managing audits - statutory & tax Show less
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ACLAIM Africa Limited
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Financial Consultant & Trainer
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Jan 2001 - Nov 2010
Financial Management Training, Internal audits, Financial Assessments, Accounting software advice, installation & customisation, Systems reviews, Support with external audit processes and much more.ICAEW contact member in Uganda
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Senior Financial Consultant & Trainer
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2009
I do still work with ACLAIM, although I am currently on secondment to Mango in UK
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Music Director
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2008 - 2008
The Sound of Music, Blood Brothers, Godspell, Joseph & others Casting, persuading musicians to volunteer, planning and taking rehearsals, teaching singers of all ages and abilities, working with artistic directors. The Sound of Music, Blood Brothers, Godspell, Joseph & others Casting, persuading musicians to volunteer, planning and taking rehearsals, teaching singers of all ages and abilities, working with artistic directors.
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Education
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1997 - 2000
ICAEW
Chartered Accountant (ACA), Accountancy -
1993 - 1996
University of Cambridge
Natural Sciences, Cell biology, ecology, geology, immunology, physiology, genetics, evolution, animal behaviour -
1984 - 1992
St Paul's Girls' School Hammersmith
A levels in maths, further maths, biology & chemistry
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