Accounting/ auditing
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Unit Supervisor 2018 - Present
Java House Coffee Uganda
I am responsible for overall commissary operation, communicate and monitor all processing, Supply chain, production, storage, Inventory, logistics and distribution activities in the factory to ensure that products are supplied as per the agreed specification, on time and in line with set budgets and standards.
Responsible for the financial, safety, delivery and quality outputs, and users use relevant monitoring tools to take appropriate action. Ensuring value for money activities through overseeing various commissary operations and processes. Keeping in mind timely branch deliveries.
Implementing an effective internal control system for safeguarding all company valuables. This involves working closely with Auditors (both internal external) for continuous improvement of internal Controls.
Supporting the finance team regularly with reviews, postings, payments, reconciliations, and any account/financial office support.
Monitor, safety, quality and supply performance on day to day practice by leading from the front, and actively communicating performance data to his/her leadership team on a daily basis
Develop a work environment that encourages compliance with the company policies while ensuring quantity and quality to meet food safety requirements
Take a lead in the safety and ensures completion of the safety inspection and housekeeping audits that form part of the daily responsibilities of team leaders.
Monitor stocks movement to ensure no stock outs and minimize variances.
Ensures products are deliverer in full on time, ensure availability of transportation for delivery and keeping system processing breakdowns at minimum.
Control randomly the quality of food provided by the production departments as well as good management to reserve emergency orders.
Ensure that all implemented policies and protocols are adhered to maintain productive operations
Ensure the production and labor utilization are within the set targets and variables are reported investigated, and corrective measures taken
Accountant 2015 - 2018
Java House Coffee Uganda
Since December 2015, I have worked with Java House Coffee Uganda in the accounts office directly reported to both the Finance manager and the Regional operations manager, I enrolled and ensured value for money activities through overseeing various commissary production operations and processes within the company, including:
Overall Management of payables and statutory deductions.
I also managed the utilities across all company branches including but not limited to gas, water, power, fuel, rents, telephones, internet, garbage among others to ensure adherence of contracts with the service providers
Communicate with suppliers to resolve account queries and advise on payments plan through maintaining a good communication support link between the company and the suppliers.
Assist Store team with routine store management processes and procedures to minimize stock outs while maintaining the quality of goods received.
I participated in monthly reconciliation and Statement of Accounts to all customers according to internal procedures as well as Proper accounting of invoices by timely posting
Receiving, processing and verifying all vendor invoices for payment
Participating in Monthly Financial Closing activities as per the company’s timelines and analyzing payments for all major expenses
Implementing an effective internal control system for safeguarding all company valuables. This involved working closely with Auditors (both internal external) for continuous improvement of internal Controls.
I was regularly involved in periodical stock takes of inventories and transfer.
I was in charge of daily banking’s including payment transfers (local and international) initiation and managing periodic bank reconciliations.
I ensured that branch sales deposit of funds is always in a timely manner at agreed location or banks as directed to minimize risks associated with holding cash for long periods
Petty cash management of vouchers and cheque payment preparations with accuracy and completeness as well as postings reimbursements.
I was in charge of Ageing and General ledger analysis as well as various account postings. This also included Cash report management/planning, requisitions and sales analysis
Participated regularly in various Account reconciliations, including payroll preparations, advance payment requests and non- Uganda citizen allowances preparations. This also included proper accommodation and ensuring availability of amenities to guarantee a good stay.
Support to finance department to ensure timely submissions of periodic reports as well as profit and loss analyses. Working with all departments and the management team to help make justifiable financial decisions. Participate in addressing any supplier and customer queries..
Overseeing both supplier deliveries and dispatches to branches and ensuring adherence to control measures to safeguard discrepancies in deliveries. As well as participating in Local Purchase Order preparations
Filing and proper record management of all accounting documentations.
Ensuring value for money activities through overseeing various commissary production operations and processes.
I also enhanced a good relationship with our bankers such as foreign exchange dealings and timely online transfers.
Assistant Management Accountant / Catering Dispatch Supervisor 2013 - 2015
Newrest Uganda Inflight
For over 3 years, I worked with Newrest where I doubled as both an Assistant Management Accountant as well as a Catering Dispatch Supervisor, where I was directly reporting to both the Production Unit manager and Chief Finance Officer: My key responsibilities included
Reviewing supplier invoices for accuracy, follow up credit notes and contested invoices
Periodical stock take, inventories and transfer, review of stock bin cards visa vie supplier invoices. Prepare stock consumption reports
Invoice verification and on time submission to accounts for payment processing.
Prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements.
Cash / Cheque banking’s as well as Petty cash management
Coordinate and supervise flight caterings on daily flights. Communicating catering load changes as and when depending on flight changes.
Control and coordinate truck movements and fueling. Overseeing generator fueling
Costing flight meals input products. Costing voyager and shell sales as well as other offsite revenue generating centers.
Reviewing win flight sales reports/ ensuring correct entry of system catering flights information.
Preparation and ensuring on time Submitting tax assessments and returns
Update flight statistics follow up catering loading/ off loading
Inputting stock prices, guarantee good invoicing, edit, delivery and compliance. Supplier Invoice verifications and Inputting stock prices
Operate and supervise all VIP and ADHOC flights. Ensuring proper information flow of instant updates regarding flight programs as well as additive requests. Ensuring timely handling and delivery to airlines as well as client loading/offloading
Ensure team presence, respect and roster follow ups including drivers, loaders and production department supervisors
Control randomly the quality of food provided by production as well as good management of meal reserves for unscheduled flights.
Control and communicate hygiene documents and records. Maintaining proper food safety requirements and standards
Overseeing unit operations as and when delegated to by unit manager.
This gave me chance to work on my team leadership roles, communication, and managing multi background staff and customers.
Customer Service / Teller 2009 - 2013
Stanbic Bank
For 5 years, I worked with Stanbic bank first at garden city as a teller, I was later transferred to URA tax clearing offices in Nakawa and then to Entebbe airport as banking officer/vault/ ATM custodian.
I was later moved to Entebbe branch as a Customer Service Consultant. I was exposed to both front and back office bank operations such as:
General ledger postings and various Account reconciliations
Cash management/planning and requisitions. Asset custody (vault/ATM)
URA tax related matters/ URA account reconciliations/ Asycuda transfer
Review of work for compliance with policy/ procedure
Processing foreign exchange transactions as well as Money transfer services
Customer negotiations/ selling
Know your customer updates
Cash deposits/withdraws and transfers
General customer services inquiry/ follow up of customer queries
Generator in charge- fuel and returns
Working with Stanbic bank improved my teamwork, analytical skills, customer care skills, custody and integrity as well as my art of paying attention to details.
It also exposed cash management skill / techniques and me to financial.
I also learnt how to deal with people of multi disciplinary background.
Volunteer 2004 - 2008
TASO Masaka
For over four years, I worked with TASO Masaka as a part time volunteer. This aided my mobilization abilities, teamwork, communication skills.
Specific tasks performed include:
Assisting cash dept. with receipts for daycare center services.
Baseline surveys and Data analysis, Community Outreaches, youth mobilization and sensitization
Filling and records management
Information dissemination/ youth radio talk shows.
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
Uganda Management Institute
ICPAU Level 2
Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)
Makerere University
SKILLS
Professional ethical standards as well as internal controls control
Ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers
Motivated and driven to achieve through hard work and determination.
Good communication skills, oral, report writing and presentations.
Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management.
I am knowledgeable in ERP processes, Material Control packages, SUN Accounting package, Microsoft office packages.
REFEREES
Ms. Olivia Ndibalekera
HR Officer, JAVA HOUSE UGANDA
Tel: +256-***-***-***
Email:******.***********@***************.***
Mr. Julius Womakuyu
FINANCE Manager, JAVA HOUSE UGANDA
Tel; +256-***-***-***
Email: ******.********@***************.***
Mr.Kayondo George William
FINANCE Manager, NSSF UGANDA
Tel: +256-********* Email:********@******.***
Katimbo Raymond
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