Sylvia Ssekabunga Namata
Kampala
Summary
Seasoned Chief Financial Officer focused on helping companies accomplish missions and drive growth. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial challenges. Results-oriented Chief Financial Officer bringing 10 years of experience in Finance. Strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals with effective controls and planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Finance Officer
Phaneroo Ministries International
07.2014 - Current
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Standardized and enhanced business assets across company to achieve common goals.
- Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.
- Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
- Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes.
- Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule to create positive impact on shareholders, creditors and investors.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
Accounts Assistant Payables
KCB BANK UGANDA
10.2008 - 07.2015
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
Education
Certificates - Finance
Corporate Finance Institute
Online Master of Science - International Finance And Accounting
University Of Salford
United Kingdom07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Organisational And Communication Studies
Makerere University
Kampala Uganda01.2007
Skills
- Business process improvement
- Corporate finance expertise
- Data analytics proficiency
- Investment Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Performance metrics analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
- Project management abilities
- Budget Development
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Principles
- Strategic financial planning
- Corporate leadership
- Audit Coordination
- Financial Management
- Risk Management
- Operational decision making
- Accounting principles understanding
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Forecasting
- Financial Administration
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Referees
1. Chris Fred B Kyerere
Chief Finance Officer
Phaneroo Ministries International
Tel:+256776222055
Email: coo@phaneroo.org
2. Mathias Muhimbisa
Chief Finance Officer
Watoto Ministries
Tel:+256757874301
Email:Mathias.muhimbisa@watotochurch.com
3. Sarah Kajumba Kwehangana
Regional Head Employee Relations and Rewards
Save the Children International
Tel:+256772670277
Email:skajumba2000@gmail.com
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Chief Finance Officer
Phaneroo Ministries International
07.2014 - Current
Accounts Assistant Payables
KCB BANK UGANDA
10.2008 - 07.2015
Certificates - Finance
Corporate Finance Institute
Master of Science - International Finance And Accounting
University Of Salford
Bachelor of Arts - Organisational And Communication Studies
Makerere University
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