Experience

EyeOpenerWorks

• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  • Review and confirm that finance transactions are in accordance with EOW financial policies & grant agreements (funded by bilateral organizations USAID & GIZ) • Analyze market trends to increase competitive value, respond to RFPs, yield new business • Set-up electronic fund payment platforms & monitor mobile money requests for Karatunga field offices • Support the development of new business and project proposals. • Analyze market trends and surveys and use information to stimulate business and market growth. • Execute short and long term custom comprehensive financial strategies to reach company goals. • Employ advanced deal analysis, including hands-on negotiations with potential investors. Show less



Sproutly Consulting

• Uganda
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Responsible for managing all financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, and directing the implementation of a new ERP system. Managed controllers, IT, and supply chain across three countries consisting of three large contracts with mid-sized companies generating $30Kin annual gross revenues. * Designed and implemented a new billing review process to ensure efficiency and accuracy. * Negotiated cost savings and new vendor terms reducing operating costs by $5k, and improving cash flow by $10K. * Led successful effort to re-engineer the Resume and LinkedIn service business unit. * All facets of career services including revenues, costs, product mix, and philosophy were addressed; business unit became more focused, achieving bottom line improvements of $10k annually. * Created common operating metrics for all plants that led to improved accountability for operations. * Initiated mid-month and last day of month flash reporting to the parent company. * Implemented internal audit procedures which identified $10k in annual cost savings and revenue opportunities. Show less



CrossFit KLA

• Uganda
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Staff Accountant

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  • Support Accounts Payable (AP) process using QuickBooks to create & manage vendors, & maintain timely payments• Review and reconcile accrued AP, prepaid expenses, all banking, and asset accounts • Prepare financial statements indicating cash flow, balance sheet, statement of accounts, profit & loss for review as part of the month-end and year-end close activities• Improve and manage company credit card & mobile money processes yielding 70% expansion in digital payments• Prepare workpapers for depreciation, donations, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, petty cash & digital deposits Show less

• Crossfit Instructor

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  • Lead 10+ group fitness classes weekly while following proper progressions of CF weightlifting, cardio, & gymnastics• Expanded membership base by 42% in less than 1 year; maintain strong relationships with current members by respond to current & prospective membership inquiries in a timely manner• Developed 3 new programs and basic packages with exercise modifications in response to COVID-19 lockdown • Provide private coaching sessions for personal training and/or Fundamentals; cover additional classes as needed• Assist with general upkeep of the box including, but not limited to facility maintenance & inventory management. Show less



Emata

• Uganda
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Credit Analyst

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

  Emata is a fintech company disrupting the USD$240 billion (roughly UGX846 trillion) farmer financing opportunity in Africa by providing digital loans to farmers. In my role as the finance and credit intern I: -Oversaw company-wide commercial finance credit and accounts receivable portfolios, with a focus on minimizing financial risk and exposure related to client finance contracts. Portfolio included microfinance loan and lending contracts for 200+ farmers with aggregate average balance of 50 million UGX. Credit Exposure Monitoring: Reduced turnover time of weekly reviews of 400+ loan disbursements and repayments increasing productivity and timeliness of credit decisions. Credit Portfolio Management and Accounts Receivable Management: Achieved efficiencies within Credit department and Accounts Receivable department, contributing to consistency with adherence to credit policies and procedures and collection practices and improving on collection delinquency goals. -Prepared journal entries into the accounting module to take up adjustments, reclassifications, corrections, monthly and yearly accounting transactions upon the approval of the CEO/Head of Finance. -Ensured timely preparation of repayment schedules for 8 cooperatives of dairy farmers required by auditors. -Prepared profit and loss financial statements to ensure compliance with laws and regulations that govern SFI and in conformity with IFRSs. -Reconciled and ensured proper alignment of intercompany transactions with both internal management accounts using the Odoo accounting software. -Supported the head of finance in preparation of status updates, progress reports, and financial presentations to the CEO. - Disbursed payments to suppliers and service providers with CEO approval; processed repayments from farmers into back office weekly, bi-weekly, & monthly. Show less



JOONAFRICA SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Senior Accountant

  • Jan 2020 - May 2021

  * Prepare month end close account reconciliations and journal entries relating but not limited to cash accounts, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accounts payable. * Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation for all financial processes * Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts to supporting documentation or subsidiary ledger * Generate and deliver monthly customer invoices * Manage collections and open accounts receivable * Monitor accounts payable ledger and payments to vendors * Review new client contracts for invoicing and revenue recognition * Assist with review of month end variances and preparation of financial reporting package * Assist with coordination and completion of annual audits * Identify, design, and implement process and system improvements * Design and develop queries summarizing financial data using pivot tables, v-lookups, macros, and other complex Excel functions. * Ensure compliance with all state and local tax requirements, which includes timely filing and registrations (sales and use tax; property tax). Show less



mabau Inspired

• Uganda
• Holding Companies

• Accountant

  • Jun 2020 - Nov 2020