Finance Manager Officer

CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA.O-FCCA P.O BOX ***5, KAMPALA.

TEL.+256-*********/+256 *********.*-****.*********@*****.*** 1 P a g e

CURRICULLUM VITAE

BIO DATA

Date of Birth : 25th May 1974

Nationality : Ugandan

Gender : Female

Profile summary

Highly qualified accounting and financial executive with more than 18 years of progressive career development, especially in finance and administration, ranging from newly formed private sector companies to well-established multi- million organizations and government agencies. Demonstrated ability in business planning and analysis, budgeting, financial statements preparation ad hoc analysis, and P&L & Balance sheet Management. In-depth knowledge and skills in conceptualizing and implementing financial policies and procedures including working capital management, internal financial controls, costing, taxation and implementation of management information systems. Proven ability to improve operations, impact business growth & maximize profits through contributions in finance management, cost reductions & productivity improvements; stakeholder engagements and relationships management. Adept in providing leadership and direction in continuously improving business performance in a sustainable way, and developing strategy approach, content and structure. Possess excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and capable of resolving multiple complex issues, coupled with motivating junior staff to peak performance. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Highly motivated and experienced corporate financial professional with extensive expertise performing financial analysis, risk evaluation and general accounting for multibillion- shillings Domestic and International corporations.

Recognized as a key contributor, with expertise in providing critical support to financial audits, risk management assessments, reconciliation, tax accounting and effectively managing general ledger accounts and postings.

Well-versed in collaborating with other departments, aligned toward a common goal of corporate success.

Regarded for the ability to provide clear, informative reporting and guidance to executive management to aid in critical decision-making.

Proven success in leading and mentoring others through effective training and exceptional communication skills.

Proficient in SAP Accounting package, Microsoft Office, CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA O-FCCA P.O BOX 9425, KAMPALA. TEL.+256-*********, *-****.*********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UGANDA RAILWAYS CORPORATION 2019

- Present

PRINCIPLE FINANCE OFFICER –Management Accounting

Position Highlights

• Responsible for maximizing revenue collection by researching and identifying new revenue channels while adopting optimum charging methods to ensure improved receivable turnover

• Routinely coach and discuss professional standards and policies with both staff and external customers.

• Implement budgetary control activities while generating informative periodic reports for the Executive team and Ministry officials.

• Support the preparation of the strategic plan, highlighting both short term as wells as long term strategic measures

• Prepare the Corporation’s Annual budget and work plans and monitor budget performance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual budget performance reports

• Liaise with banks on key financial aspects of the Corporation, e.g Opening of letters of credit, among other functions.

• Develop and implement process improvement plans to ensure effective and efficient financial controls and operational procedures

• Support the negotiation process with internal and external partnerships through financial analysis, information gathering and an understanding of business risks in order to advise on impact of decisions

• Guide management decisions in pricing of the Corporation’s products and services through costing Position milestones

• Designed and implemented a budgeting tool for budget collation from all departments.

• Designed a system for budget performance monitoring and ensured reporting and performance monitoring of budgets by each department.

• Coached and mentored budget liaison officers and their respective heads of department in budget preparation and budget performance monitoring.

• Designed management report to enable monthly performance monitoring of the budget performance which I prepared and presented to management leading to monthly, quarterly and yearly performance monitoring.

• Designed systems for revenue monitoring, and costing, ensuring value for money for services offered by the Corporation.

• Increased revenue collection from non-core revenue sources (rent, deposits charges, freight and others), by 163% in 2 years following implementation of revenue monitoring systems.

• Provided management advisory on costing and pricing for the services offered by the entity.

• Coached staff in financial analysis, interpretation and preparation of financial statements, and the various GAAP on revenue and expenditure accounting.

• Training staff and management on budgeting as per Public Finance Management Act and requirements.

• Improved budget monitoring by training departmental heads and their budget liason’s . CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA O-FCCA P.O BOX 9425, KAMPALA. TEL.+256-*********, *-****.*********@*****.***

UGANDA RAILWAYS CORPORATION 2018 - 2019

SENIORS FINANCE OFFICER

Position Highlights

• Charged with the task of providing direction to the finance team specifically focusing on improvement in revenue collection. Introduced effective collection methods that increased revenue by 60%.

• In line with my responsibilities, I provided critical input in the development and implementation of budgetary control tools to avert the budget risks I identified.

• Prepared accurate and monthly budget reports for the executive team and the board.

• Participated in routine training and mentoring of both new and veteran employees.

• Improved financial reporting by introducing reporting as per financial reporting standards and mentored the team.

• Improved performance management & monitoring by introducing monthly management reports.

• Improved the designing of the management information systems to better support reporting as per financial reporting accounting standards.

• Implemented systems for rental revenue monitoring, and improved cash collection

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RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS UGANDA LIMITTED 2006 - 2018

AG. FINANCE MANAGER

Position Highlights

Provided strategic foresight into the business by disseminating critical and qualitative data to colleagues and senior management

Performed duties as a subject matter expert of the SAP (an ERP Management information system) accounting package and successfully trained both the accounting staff of 14 and the management team during the SAP implementation.

Oversaw the implementation of SAP in RVR Uganda after being appointed the trainer of trainers.

Prepared business and workflow processes and identified major risks for over 10 departments and advised on remedies.

Recommended efficient and effective means of conducting compliance testing and gap assessment in Taxation and Operational Process controls, leading to the creation of effective and efficient accounting function, reducing company-wide expenditure by 40%.

Reviewed the quality alignment of technical specifications and terms of reference used in the procurement of resources by the company leading to greater value for money in procurement and reduction of wasteful expenditure

Enabled smooth operations through the maintenance of professional relationship between all operational departments and external auditors leading to timely and smooth management reporting.

Oversaw the preparation of the company’s annual financial statements, taxation returns and external and internal audits.

CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA O-FCCA P.O BOX 9425, KAMPALA. TEL.+256-*********, *-****.*********@*****.***

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ADTRANZ/ BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION U LIMITED

2000 – 2006

ACCOUNTANT/COST ACCOUNTANT /FINANCE MANAGER

Position Highlights

Planned organized, directed and coordinated the overall accounting function of the organization, taking charge of the overall performance of accounting and management reporting procedures which included identifying and defining areas of control weaknesses, developing criteria, reviewing and implementation of controls and documentation of critical processes and procedures.

Established an efficient and strong accounting and management reporting function by authoring policies and procedures to be followed by the department through the development of accounting procedure manuals

Preformed processes & evaluated the design and effectiveness of all key controls identified in the core business cycles and IT, monitoring and testing the effectiveness of all controls.

Advised management and Board of Directors through effective communication of company results via written reports and oral presentations.

Managed compliance-related issues within the core business cycles, working in partnership with regulatory bodies.

Performed costing of joint venture contracts between the GoU and Adtranz/Bombardier Transportation and managed the financial aspects of the projects.

GAILEY & ROBERTS UGANDA LIMITED

1995-2000

HEAD OF ACCOUNTS

Position Highlights

Provided critical oversight of cash management to ensure the sufficient availability of funds to satisfy payroll, operating expenses, taxes, and claims.

Envisioned, developed, and deployed computer-based recordkeeping and accounting systems that reduced the time required to prepare month-end financial statements by 50. Greatly improved operational efficiency by designing a new method to quickly identify reconcilable items.

Fulfilled a key role in closing the books and producing monthly Profit & Loss statements.

Performed complete investigations of all outstanding items, both for the company as well as other departments, minimizing exposure and adverse impact to P&L.

Was responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the company’s Fixed Assets register and processing the payroll together with all related deductions’ returns (i.e., P.A.Y. E & N.S.S.F returns)

Was key person in the implementation of the accounting software (DCES) and ensured it was aligned to the needs of the company, and trained of all users within the finance department, in liaison with the service provider.

CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA O-FCCA P.O BOX 9425, KAMPALA. TEL.+256-*********, *-****.*********@*****.***

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Edinburg Business School, Scotland - UK

Master’s degree in business administration (MBA)

Professional Certifications and memberships

• Certified Public Accountant (ICPAU)

• Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (FCCA)

• Membership of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

• Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK (ICSA) REFEREES

Timothy Basiima

Goldgate certified Public Accountants

Tel.+256-*********/256 442619/+256 605632

Mr. Alex Emmanuel Mulooki

Regional Manager,Finance & Administration

Department of infrastructure,Gov’t of the Northwest territories Tel.+1-289-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.**.**

Richard Masereje

Proprietor,

Property management consultant

& Masereje & Co, advocates

P.O Box

Tel.+256-*********

***************@*******.***

CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA O-FCCA P.O BOX 9425, KAMPALA. TEL.+256-*********, *-****.*********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL AND ACCADEMIC CERTIFICATES

CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA O-FCCA P.O BOX 9425, KAMPALA. TEL.+256-*********, *-****.*********@*****.***

CPALAETICIA NAKIGUDDE SSEBUNNYA O-FCCA P.O BOX 9425, KAMPALA. TEL.+256-*********, *-****.*********@*****.***

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