University Bursar

• Apr 2023 - Present

Deputy Bursar

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2023

Preparation and analysis of budget. Preparation of Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Nine Months and Final Accounts. Preparation and Presentation of Management Accounts to Council and its Committees. Preparing Accounting Warrants. Coordinating External Auditors. Cost Centre Head, department of Finance. Preparation and analysis of budget. Preparation of Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Nine Months and Final Accounts. Preparation and Presentation of Management Accounts to Council and its Committees. Preparing Accounting Warrants. Coordinating External Auditors. Cost Centre Head, department of Finance.

Part Time Lecturer

• Jul 2013 - Apr 2023

Lecturing and offering tutorials in;  Advanced Financial Reporting;  Public Sector Accounting and Reporting; and  Auditing and Other Assurance Services Lecturing and offering tutorials in;  Advanced Financial Reporting;  Public Sector Accounting and Reporting; and  Auditing and Other Assurance Services

Finance Manager

• May 2015 - Nov 2018

 Alligned the University chart of accounts with the budget and streamlined the codes for the main and sub accounts for timely and accurate reporting.  Led the development and delivery of the University’s Finance strategy working with the Executive Team, the Finance team and relevant corporate teams.  Ensured that a robust financial business plan with agreed targets is developed that reflects the strategic focus for the University operation.  Ensured all the University finance and tax activities are delivered in compliance with and to relevant official standards and governance.  Ensured the University finance compliance with finance facility with East African Development Bank and proper and accurate reporting on the finance and the liability costs.  Provided accurate and timely financial information which supports the Accounting Officer and the University Executive Team in making business decisions in line with the strategy and which grows the business in a profitable and controlled manner.  Ensured the delivery of strategic and operational business planning, forecasting and reporting in partnership with the University Executive Team.  Demonstrated effective leadership of the University Finance staff and ensured that line management of staff is to professional standards. Coached and supported individuals and teams.  As a member of the University Management Team (CMT), contributed actively on organization level strategy, leadership, policy and decision making.  Redrafted the management accounts for 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 which were audited by Mungereeza & Karisa CPA.  Led the development of the annual budget for 2015/16 and 2016/17 for both the Main and Kampala Campuses with emphasis on ensuring judicious way of utilizing resources. Show less

National Internal Auditor

• May 2014 - Apr 2015

 Conducted special investigations on revenue collection and management in the seven schools and four medical centres in relation to fees collection and payments and service charges to give assurance to management on the two key revenue streams for self sustainability.  Brought on board and established from scratch the internal audit function.  Worked alone on critical projects as the Internal Audit team is under development. Key performance areas and/or outputs here involved the development of the the Audit Universe and Risk Based Internal Audit Plan and the budget for 2014 and 2015.  Besides leading the Internal Audit and Risk Management department, coordinated statutory audits done by Deloitte Consulting for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Coordinated the tax consultancy audit and advised management on the scope of work which led to better negotiations with BRJ Partners on consultancy fees.  Developed and wrote Internal Audit Charter and helped in developing the Finance and Audit Committe Charter with support from the Regional Internal Auditor. Besides the two charters, I also developed the Internal Audit Manual which was reviewed by the Regional Internal Auditor and all the three policy documents are due for Board approval.  Reviewed the company’s code of conduct.  Issued business leading practices in an effort to strengthen internal control systems especially in the areas of procurement and budgeting and budgetary controls for the four branches and the National office.  Presented audit reports to the national management team and the regional audit team and these were presented to the board for consideration.  Led planning and budgeting teams at two locations of Entebbe and Gulu for alignment to the International budget priorities and 2015 budget framework.  Conducted pre-audit for areas identified to be risky as per the risk assessment result for 2014 with deeper focus on procurement audit. Show less

Internal Auditor

• May 2012 - Mar 2014

 Assessed the Implementing Partners and/or Faith Based Organizations before a grant is awarded.  Assessed 10 OVC Caregiver Groups in Eastern and Central Uganda for their capacity and readiness to implement the revolving fund project funded by USAID.  Developed the organization audit universe, which informed the risk assessment, audit plan and the audit programs for the various audit engagements.  Carried out M&E audit of 20 hospitals that are implementing Palliative Care program.  Assessed and advised on effectiveness of internal controls in the areas of finance, procurement and human resources and trained the staff of the Implementing Partners and/or Faith Based Organizations as part of capacity building to strengthen internal controls for better programme implementation.  Conducted multiple internal audits to ensure accountability of grant performance and federal funds.  Performed various and multiple administrative and financial analysis of grant applications.  Conducted analysis of budget reviews/cost analysis reviewed match requirements, allowable and unallowable costs/projects other rules and regulations that govern the grant and have an impact on budget.  Reviewed the Implementing Partners’ records and performance to ensure that they are in line with the USAID grant agreements, IRCU Financial Management Guidelines for Sub-grantees/Subcontractors and OMB Circular A-122 Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations and all these audits are done in line with OMB Circular A-133 guidelines.  Successfully conducted four forensic audits in the areas of revolving fund under the Small Arms & Light Weapons program, OVC Apprenticeship program and HIV prevention and Palliative Care programs and recommended suspension of funds to one sub-grantee. Show less

Internal Auditor

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

 Administered SOX testing, compliance, project coordination, resource allocation, and financial reviews/assessments of IDRC project on sustainable land management.  Conducted, completed audit life-cycle, overseeing strategic planning, team development, reporting, evaluations, risk mitigation, and business development of BugiZARDI.  Simultaneously managed multiple Regulatory Compliance consulting projects funded by FAO, IDRC and the World Bank.  Evaluated accounting systems especially the internal controls to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.  Audited procurement and payments on orders to ensure that the necessary procedures and regulations were adhered to and that there’s value for money.  Monitored the expenditure of the NARO- Uganda’s South Eastern Agri-Ecological Zone to ensure that the budgetary provisions and financial regulations are adhered to.  Identified audit issues, developed recommendations and made follow-ups for outstanding issues.  Conducted investigations of suspected improprieties in a confidential and professional manner.  Designed the tool used in identifying the implementing Partners under the IRDC program on Sustainable Land Management in Buginyanya ZARDI. Show less

Assistant Internal Auditor

• Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

 Reviewed internal controls over specialized processing cycles in Academic Registrar’s and Dean of Student’s departments.  Conducted investigative audit of Mandela Hall of residence to determine the status of students who resided in the hall. Participated in the end of year stock taking as audit procedure of year end.  Conducted tax audit specifically on the payroll and procurement of goods and services.  Successfully conducted pre-audit of teaching claims, projects such as NPT in the Faculty of Vocational Studies, Millennium Science Initiative - ODEL, Child to Child among others.  Provided administrative support to the department.  Participated as minute’s secretary in the Adhoc committee set up to establish the management of staff salary advances. Key Accomplishments  Successfully completed the audit of Mandela hall for suspected hire of rooms to students for personal benefits of the Warden and the Custodian. Successfully audited the mismanagement of staff salary advances.  Successfully improved efficiency and effectiveness in the pre-audit of payment claims for both projects and non projects with high levels of integrity. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2003 - May 2009

 Maintained a database of all students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Issued fees payment deposit slips and received the paid up slips for remittances to the FacultyDesk officer for receipting. Conducted verification of fees and academic documents of students at registration. Developed a word examination card template and mail merged it to produce examination cardsfor over 2,000 faculty students using mail merge facility. Received faculty students results from the various Heads of department together with theminutes that approved them and captured them into an Excel worksheet for computation of theGrade point Averages using the logical IF function. Prepared results for presentation to the Faculty board, Humanities Committee of senate and theSenate for approval. Took minutes of both Faculty board and Heads of department meetings. Presented results into the notice boards after consideration by the Faculty board. Attended to various compaints of students in relation to their results. Participation in the planning and budgeting process of the Faculty together with the Heads ofDepartments and the Faculty Desk Officer. Prepared payment schedules for faculty responsibility allowance and overtime payments. Show less