Ochieno o. Robert

Gender. Male

Date Of Birth *6/03/1982

Nationality. Ugandan

Contacts. 077*******/075*******

Email. adn4xn@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Finance and Accounts professional with over Ten (10) years of accomplished experience in the areas of Finance, Accounts, Budgeting, MIS and system implementation with reputable Companies in Uganda. To take up a challenging career in the field of Accounting, Financial, Inventory management and Administration etc. utilizing my skills and experience. I can contribute my skills and efforts towards the growth of the company as well as my career. Seeking an exciting growth oriented career in reputable organization.

Education and Qualifications

ICPAU 2014 - Date

CPA Uganda Reg. CP/14832

Uganda Christian University 2004 – 2007

BBA: Accounting and Finance

Project: Local Revenue Collection in Mukono Town

Bishop’s Senior School, Mukono 2002- 2003

U.A.C.E Certificate

Buhehe Secondary School 1997- 2001

U.C.E Certificate

Career summary

Wild waters Lodge (U) Ltd Nov 2017 – Oct 2018

Chief Accountant

KnightFrank Uganda Ltd, Kampala, Uganda Aug 2016 – Feb 2017

Property Accountant

Golf Course Investments Ltd Oct 2013 – July 2016

Accountant

Golf Course Hotel Ltd July 2013 – Oct 2013

Revenue Controller

Basco Products (u) Ltd July 2011- July 2013

Accountant

Rapid Kate Services Ltd July 2007 – 2010

Positions held

Accounts Assistant/Cashier

Work Experience

Wild waters Lodge (U) Ltd Nov 2017 – March 2020 Chief Accountant

Responsibilities/ Achievements:

Preparing monthly payroll in consultation with the Human Resource and HOD;

Preparing all data on payments and receipts of the office running costs,

Carrying out monthly stock take and verifying stock items and stock valuations and stock counts.

Preparing monthly cash flow projections and income for the Hotel.

Preparing end month adjusting entries relating to Accruals and Prepayments.

Preparing month End financial reports

Guiding other departments into interpreting accounting policies and drafting departmental annual budgets

Maintaining financial records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating and posting in Sage;

Analyzing Sales from bars and restaurants.

Preparing cost sheets for food purchases

Preparing management accounts for Directors

Performing any other relevant duty at the request of the line manager.

Preparing Monthly PAYE, VAT and With Holding Tax and preparing Tax refunds on VAT and With Holding Tax.

Cross checking and approving of Suppliers’ invoices for payments.

Checking and reconciling debtors’ accounts of various customers and following up on payments

Reconciliation of Bank statements and Credit Card systems

Setting and updating customers credit status.

Managing cash transactions in the office and maintains contact with the bank and HQ regarding financial transactions.

Maintaining financial records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating and purging in Pastel;

Spear heading the internal auditing process and help the external auditors during auditing process.

Knight Frank (U) Ltd, Kampala, Uganda August 2016 – Feb 2017

Property Accountant

Responsibilities/ Achievements:

Preparing Monthly PAYE, VAT and With Holding Tax and preparing Tax refunds on VAT and With Holding Tax.

Providing training in the use of the Company’s computerized financial system and assists departmental personnel with budget questions, proper expenditure coding, document processing and other accounting related activities.

Cross checking and approving of Suppliers’ invoices for payments.

Checking and reconciling debtors’ accounts of various customers.

Preparing of staff payrolls and making payments

Reconciliation of Bank statements and Credit Card systems

Setting and updating customers credit status.

Golf Course Investments Ltd, Oct 2013 – August 2016

Accountant

Responsibilities:

Preparing Monthly PAYE, VAT and With Holding Tax and preparing Tax refunds on VAT and With Holding Tax. Preparing annual budgets by 31st January every year.

Spearheading preparation of annual audits and ensuring final approved audit reports are ready by February of the following year

Preparing weekly and monthly financial reports on a timely basis.

Guiding other departments into interpreting accounting policies and drafting departmental annual budgets.

Ensuring that all accounting records are maintained on time and kept safely.

Maintaining utmost confidentiality of all financial information at all times.

Monitoring all departmental expenditures to ensure adherence to approved budget.

Ensuring that credit customers are invoiced immediately after completing the job.

Supervising all accounts staff, liaising with Human Resource Manager for all staff related issues that will include recruitment, promotions, welfare, training, motivation among others.

Ensuring that all verbal and written external queries from Customers and suppliers are attended to.

Achievements:

Managed to reduced on the debtors outstanding.

Reduced on the payment period of Creditors from long term overdue.

Golf Course Hotel Ltd July 2013 – Oct 2013

Revenue Controller

Achievements:

Reduced unnecessary Spending on the purchases by stream ling on the procurement procedures

Managed to introduce an automated system whereby all the guests checking in were given cards.

Basco Products (U) Ltd July 2011 -June 2013

Accountant

Responsibilities:

Preparing annual budgets by 31st July every year.

Spearheading preparation of annual audits and ensuring final approved audit reports are ready by August of the following year

Drafting and ensuring implementation of sound financial policies.

Ensuring achievement of company financial goals through timely reporting, scheduling of expenditures, analyzing adverse variances and initiating corrective action among others.

Preparing weekly and monthly financial reports on a timely basis.

leading the company in avoiding legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation and by recommending new financial and internal control procedures.

Ensuring that all accounting records are maintained on time and kept safely.

Maintaining utmost confidentiality of all financial information at all times.

Monitoring all departmental expenditures to ensure adherence to approved budget.

Ensuring that all statutory financial obligations are settled within the recommended time.

Ensuring that credit customers are invoiced immediately after completing the job.

Supervising all accounts staff, liaising with Human Resource Manager for all staff related issues that will include recruitment, promotions, welfare, training, motivation among others.

Ensuring that all verbal and written external queries from Customers and suppliers are attended to.

Achievements:

Managed to carry out to Uganda Authority Audits on verification of Customs Duty for the period of seven year that resulted into refund of Withholding Tax deducted by URA.

Managed

Managed to introduce a new Accounting Software to track stock and trained Staffs

Memberships and Awards

Member: Institution of Certified Public Accountant of Uganda Perusing

Additional Information

Proficiency in numeracy skills and experience in using a computerized financial management information systems preferably:- Syspro ERP, Tally ERP, Sun, QuickBooks and Pastel and good computer skills (Excel especially, Word)

Personal Highlights:

I have relevant academic qualifications in Accounting, financial management, budgeting, economics or related field (BBA) and currently perusing professional accounting qualifications CPA

I have significant knowledge and experience in all core financial management activities, including accounts payable, cash management, budget development, statutory requirements (particularly related to Ugandan standards)

Ability to prioritize work issues to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through

Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a proven proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems and suggesting improvements that continuously seek to provide a better service.

Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English.

Interests:

I have an interest in travelling, football, and chess. I enjoy classical music, reading books and journals.

REFERENCES

Referee:-

Karuna Murphy Muty Francis Sejohn

Financial Controller Internal Auditor,

Golf Course Group Ltd Golfcourse Group (u) Ltd

Tel: 041*-****** /075******* Tel: 039*-******,

Email: accounts@golfcourseapartments

Prashant Gupta

General Manger, Basco Products (U) Ltd Anne –Marie

Tel 041*-****** General Manager, Wildwaters Lodge,

Email: adn4xn@r.postjobfree.com Tel :- 077*-******

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