Shime Baligira, ACCA
Regional Finance Director at Kountable- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Regional Finance Director
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Dec 2018 - Present
- Overseeing and assessing the financial operations in the East Africa Market and ensuring all payroll, Invoicing and all financial transactions are completed successfully on time.-Ensuring compliance with statutory laws, tax regulation and all other applicable regulatory requirements. - Monitor the Financial performance of the company and providing regular reports, presentations and updates to senior management.- Management of the company’s cash flow and budgeting. - Arranging… - Overseeing and assessing the financial operations in the East Africa Market and ensuring all payroll, Invoicing and all financial transactions are completed successfully on time.-Ensuring compliance with statutory laws, tax regulation and all other applicable regulatory requirements. - Monitor the Financial performance of the company and providing regular reports, presentations and updates to senior management.- Management of the company’s cash flow and budgeting. - Arranging for auditing to be completed by utilizing external firms.- Managing all bank relationships- Suppliers and Customers liaison for payment and receipts.- Developing and maintaining financial policies, processes and procedures.- Assessing the financial risk of the company and looking for ways to minimize it.- Managing funding and investment operations.- Conduct appraisals for all Accounting and Finance team members within the department to ensure they all perform to the best of their abilities. Show more Show less
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Financial Reporting Head
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
- I managed the daily activities for Accounting, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting and Airtel Money.- Lead a team of five direct reports.- Managed the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy.- Managed monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts.- Coordinated the Company's annual audit with the independent auditors.- Developed and maintain the… - I managed the daily activities for Accounting, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting and Airtel Money.- Lead a team of five direct reports.- Managed the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy.- Managed monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts.- Coordinated the Company's annual audit with the independent auditors.- Developed and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls.- Coordinated, developed and updated written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process.- Maintained and strengthened internal controls over financial reporting.- Researched and resolved accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure IFRS compliance. Show more Show less
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Financial Controller
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Mar 2016 - Feb 2018
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Treasury Manager
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
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Finance Manager
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
- Overall strategic financial support to the Executive team.- Prepared Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reports.- Prepared Monthly Payroll, VAT and Income Tax Returns.- Prepared Annual budgets and report monthly performance against approved budgets.- Reviewed and advised on financial performance and impact of commercial decision.- Assessed and prepared reports for CAPEX and OPEX financing.- Managed Trade Payables and Receivables. -Coordinated the Company's… - Overall strategic financial support to the Executive team.- Prepared Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reports.- Prepared Monthly Payroll, VAT and Income Tax Returns.- Prepared Annual budgets and report monthly performance against approved budgets.- Reviewed and advised on financial performance and impact of commercial decision.- Assessed and prepared reports for CAPEX and OPEX financing.- Managed Trade Payables and Receivables. -Coordinated the Company's annual audit with the independent auditors.- Provided leadership and Mentoring to four direct reports. Show more Show less
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Senior Accounts Manager
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2012
- Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.- Verified assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.-Completed audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings.- Appraised adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.-Communicated audit findings by preparing a final report.- Prepared special audit and control reports by collecting… - Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.- Verified assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.-Completed audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings.- Appraised adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires.-Communicated audit findings by preparing a final report.- Prepared special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends. Show more Show less
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Education
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Anglia Ruskin University
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ACCA
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Oxford Brookes University