Financial Reporting Customer Service

MATTHEW SERUGABI

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced accounting professional with excellent administrative, critical thinking and organizational skills. Proficient in financial statements preparation, internal controls and regulatory compliance. Familiar with Audit engagements, project management and team collaboration.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Collaborated with Finance Hospital team in the establishment of new ERP system of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage hospital finance operations for better financial reporting.

Resolved product issue through consumer testing at Fresh Cuts Uganda Ltd.

Achieved Proper financial reporting by completing Vendor Reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency. Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for better stock management at Nakasero Hospital.

Ensured better Hospital Cash flow management through drafting monthly cash flow statements to enhance proper financial management.

Completed financial management appraisal of Hospital Expansion project using Net Present Value to evaluate the investment opportunity in accordance with the Overall Investment strategy.

Organizational

Data Analysis and attention to detail

SKILLS

Customer Service Teamwork and Interpersonal

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Effective Communication

Time Management

Enterprise Resource Planning

Problem Solving

Standards of Accounting

Regulatory Compliance

WORK HISTORY

Volunteer/Way Finder 11/2023--02/2024

Alberta Health Services (University of Alberta Hospital)

Provided companionship and emotional support care to patients.

Assisted with administrative tasks such as answering phones, directing visitors, filing paperwork, data entry, and providing support in hospital offices.

Helped to guide patients, visitors, and staff throughout the hospital premises.

Worked in hospital cafeteria, gift shop, or information kiosks, providing friendly customer service to patients and visitors.

Assisted in transporting patients within the hospital, pushed wheelchairs, and escorted individuals to various departments for tests, procedures, or consultations.

Organized health education programs.

Financial Accountant, 11/2018 – 10/2023

Nakasero Hospital Ltd – Plot 14A Akii Bua Road, Nakasero, Kampala Uganda

Maintained team productivity by efficiently scanning, submitting and archiving records. Complied with established procedures when approving or rejecting claims.

Processed timely vendor payments.

Reconciled documentation against budget requirements and ledgers.

Prepared a monthly Cash Flow statement while coordinating with all departments to ensure stability in supply of Drugs & Consumables to the hospital.

Prepared & updated a Fixed Asset Register with correct amounts & applied relevant accounting standards to ensure proper financial reporting.

Reconciled accounts payable transactions & bank accounts monthly to enhance timely financial reporting.

Ensured timely filing and payment of tax returns.

Assisted in preparation of Annual budget and monitored it to identify variances and provided relevant explanations.

Prepared the General Staff Payroll and ensured its timely payment in accordance with Human Resources Manual and Finance standards.

Prepared monthly financial statements.

Led Hospital Financial Audit Engagements with External Auditors and ensured provision of documentation and financial information to facilitate the whole process.

Accountant Payables, 01/2016 - 10/2018

Fresh Cuts (U) Limited – Block 266, Plot 244, Entebbe Rd, Kampala Uganda Prepared analyses of Payable accounts and produced monthly reports. Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

Reconciled 90% of Creditors Accounts and produced weekly ageing report which was error free.

Filed Statutory monthly deductions like Pay As You Earn (PAYE), With Holding Tax (WHT) & National Social Security Fund (NSSF) returns with URA & NSSF respectively timely to ensure tax & regulatory compliance of the company.

Provided supporting documentation for Audits both Internal & External & this enhanced timely provision of Management letters to the Board of Directors.

Managed and evaluated all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before request for payment is made and ensured all documentation was archived well.

Assisted in end of month stock take exercise both at the factory & the outlets Disbursed petty cash by recording entry and verifying documentation. Maintained vendor files.

Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts. Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.

Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant (CPA): Accounting

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda - Plot 42 Bukoto St, Kampala Uganda

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting: 01/2016

Makerere University - 7062 University Road Kampala Uganda

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education: 12/2011

Uganda Martyrs Senior Secondary School Namugongo - Kira Wakiso Uganda

Uganda Certificate of Education: 11/2009

Uganda Martyrs Senior Secondary School Namugongo - Kira Wakiso Uganda

AFFILIATIONS

PERSONAL BIO-DATA

Rotary International

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