Experience

JBJ Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Country Manager, Malawi

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Responsible for leading JBJ Foundation's work in Malawi, building and maintaining local relationships with government and other counterparts to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of JBJF’s work in Malawi. Specifically: • Oversee implementation and monitor the effectiveness of JBJF investments in Malawi • Support the foundation’s strategy managers in evaluating and designing new investment opportunities in Malawi • Build and maintain relationships with national and district-level government representatives and other relevant stakeholders to support JBJF’s work in Malawi • Represent JBJF among relevant in-country stakeholders



AMP Health

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Partner

  • Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Based within the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Namibia, I worked closely with the National Vector-borne Diseases Control Programme (NVDCP) team, I specifically: - Served as a resource and thought partner for the MoHSS focusing on strengthening leadership and management capabilities on a day-to-day basis with a focus on the highest priorities and challenges. - Enhanced strategic planning; budget alignment and prioritization; the use of data for decision-making. - Facilitated program design and work planning for the National Vector-borne Diseases Control Programme (NVDCP) - Built financial models/investment cases. - Ensured coalition building (including with the private sector) and provide guidance on governance and coordination across the MoHSS.



Elusik Tax & Accounting, Inc

• California, United States

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

  Briefly provided strategic stewardship of Elusik Tax and Accounting, Inc’s 14-year-old business where I: • Ensured strategy alignment with the firm’s objectives and periodically reviewed these in accordance with Federal and State regulations. • Oversaw all operational activities of the firm and provided strategic support to the related entities in close coordination with the senior leadership. • Provided leadership in developing the firm’s financial plans in coordination with the Directors • Reviewed financial and non-financial reports of the firm and contributed to the marketing initiatives of the firm before the tax season.



SteadFin Uganda SACCO Limited

• Uganda
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Maintained year-on-year profitability of not less than $676,000 (per annum) for the US Embassy Staff Credit Union. • Ensured a 0.02% NPA ratio on the credit portfolio of the SACCO's $16.8M loan portfolio. • Introduced new credit products that led to a 21% increase in profitability for FY 18 • Introduced new policies that ensured portfolio alignment as per the new regulatory requirements. • Ensured a 10% liquidity position of the SACCO's USD 18.4M portfolio. • Introduced new client relation procedures that ensured better customer service. • Maintained clear budgetary tracking of year-to-date (YTD) performance and exceeded set targets. With year-on-year profitability • Submitted new policy changes to the Credit Risk Policy that ensured operational efficiency upon the Board's Credit Committee's approval. • Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels. • Spearheaded initiatives to better target business metrics tracking and improve decision-making with real-time data. • Monitored use of best practices at all levels and implemented corrective actions to bring employees into compliance.



USAID

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Budget Specialist

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2017

  - Dealt with complex databases for budgeting and reporting of USAID’s development assistance to Uganda. Recording and maintaining financial data through various budgeting applications. - Analysed multiple funding sources, allocations, and accountability and performs Mission’s processing of budget planning documents Key Achievements: - Reconciled USAID Uganda’s Budget Database and led to successful allocation and tracing of over $50m to respective activities. - Created new portfolio analysis reports that facilitated better quarterly financial reviews and reduced the Mission’s Program funds pipeline by $20m. - Ensured timely submission and execution of USAID/Uganda’s annual program budget ($300m).



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant/Budget Analyst - Financial Management Centre

  • Dec 2012 - Oct 2015

  - Handled accounting and maintenance of funds for program and diplomatic security budgets- Appended fiscal data to purchase orders and other legal obligating documents- Handled Invoice apportionments and budget monitoringKey Accomplishments- Designed and created budget tracking spreadsheets that reduced unliquidated obligations balances by $50 million over three years- Worked with the I.T. team to set up a team intranet page that linked to a database for the embassy clients

• Payments Specialist

  • May 2011 - Nov 2012

  - Audited and processed a full range of claims and vendor invoices for payment.- Handled Value Added Tax (VAT) processing, control, and voucher processing.Accomplishments- Fostered relations with the Uganda Revenue Authority that facilitated improved turnaround time and a timely collection of over UGX 500M in VAT refunds.- Designed an invoice tracking tool and departmental web page for improved service delivery.



dfcu Bank

• Uganda
• Banking
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Credit Analyst/Management Information Analyst

  • Sep 2009 - May 2011

  - Designed and prepared periodic portfolio management reports using MS Access and SQL databases- Processed credit appraisals- Undertook monitoring and control functions of bank accounts and systemsKey Accomplishments- Single handedly performed the business intelligence function for 2 years by using databases designed to meet the bank’s data needs- Linked the banking platform to other user friendly databases for various units

• Banking Officer

  • Aug 2007 - Sep 2009