1. OCHIENO O. ROBERT
PersonalProfile [Name Ochieno O. Robert
Date of Birth 06/03/1982
Place of birth Busia (Uganda)
Sex Male
Contacts 256772064134 /0752 710 183
Email Address robertochieno@gmail.com
Career Objective • 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.
• Finance and Accounts professional with over Eight (8) years of
accomplished experience in the areas of Finance, Accounts, Budgeting,
MIS and system implementation with reputable Companies in Uganda.
Education
2014 to date ICPAU- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
Uganda
2004 – 2007 Degree in Business Administration ( Accounting &
Finance) Uganda Christian University, Mukono
2002 -2003 Uganda Advance Certificate of Education, Bishop Senior
School, Mukono
1997 – 2001 Uganda Certificate of Education, Buhehe Secondary
School, Busia.
1990 -1996 Primary Leaving Examination, Railway Primary School,
Kampala
Experience
May 2006 to August 2006 Worked as Accounts Trainee, Rapid Kate
Services Ltd
2. Key
Responsibilities
and
Accountabilities
July 2007 to August 2009. Accounts Assistant Rapid Kate
Services Ltd
September 2009 to June 2011, Accounts Assistant , Eastern
Builders & Engineers Ltd
July 2011 to July 2013. Accountant, Basco Products
(U) Ltd
July 2013 to October 2013, Revenue Controller, Golf Course
Hotel Ltd
October 2013 up to date Accountant, Golf Course
Investments Ltd
Managing financial data entry in the Syspro software and
production of monthly financial reports for submission to Nairobi.
Preparing monthly payroll in consultation with the Human Resource
and FOM;
Carrying out the administrative organisation of all data on payments
and receipts of the office running costs, keeping records of all
financial transactions.
Managing cash transactions in the office and maintains contact with
the bank and HQ regarding financial transactions. Calculates
currency conversions, records cash movements and preparing bank
reconciliations;
Maintaining financial records through filing, retrieval, retention,
storage, compilation, coding, updating and purging in Pastel;
Production of management accounts for Directors
Key contact both in internal and external audits
Performs any other relevant duty at the request of the line
manager.
Accounting/Auditing/Taxation
Performed risk based systems audit to check on the strengths and
weaknesses of the
Ensured that the routine audit work of vouching and verification
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.
3. Preparing of staff payrolls and making payments
Reconciliation of Bank statements and Credit Card systems
Setting and updating customers credit status.
Vouching of Ledgers and cash books.
Track timely receipt of money from debtors through improved
credit collections for better financial health of the company,
Over see internal audit to validate accuracy of the company’s
recorders and check for mismanagement, waste, errors or frauds.
Examine and evaluate financial systems, management procedures
and internal controls to ensure that records are accurate and
controls are adequate to safeguard against
fraud/misrepresentations.
Liaison /co-ordination
Interfacing with tax authorities for timely filling of tax returns, tax
assessments, exemptions related benefits, registrations.
Furnishing statutory documents/forms in relation to taxes as per
mandatory enactments.
Ensuring compliance with and fulfilling all formalities pertaining to
annual returns, Excise Duty, Labor statues, PAYE, VAT, Income Tax
assessments.
Accounts Payables & Receivables
Interacting with suppliers/creditors for timely payments and
handling receivables through aging analysis to ensure the target
with prominence satisfaction.
Preparing outstanding statements, decentralizing billings
Performing the reconciliation of dealers and distributors accounts
for yearly financial closing.
Ensuring speedy processing of payments to creditors and preparing
credit notes
Preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger and
subsidiary accounts; preparing monthly financial statements,
including distributing monthly revenue and expenditure reports to
departments.
Analyzing and reconciling expenditure and revenue accounts,
4. including trustee accounts and investment reports.
Making wire transfers and journal funding transfers and reconciling
monthly bank statements.
Calculating and preparing reimbursement billings and tracks
receivables; reconciles monthly accounts receivable.
Skills and
Achievements
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)
Proficiency in numeracy skills and experience in using a
computerised financial management information systems
preferably Syspro ERP, Tally ERP, Sun, Quickbooks and Pastel
and good computer skills (Excel especially, Word)
Ability to prioritise 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 Travelling, Reading, Watching Movies
References [Karuna Murphy Muty
Financial Controller
Golf Course Group Ltd
0414 563500
5. 0756373500
Fred Muvuma
Tax Manager,
PKF Uganda Ltd
0772872454
Prashant Gupta
General Manger, Basco Products (U) Ltd
Tel 0414 258517
0776 223320
Email:
Francis Sejohn
Internal Auditor, Golf Course Group Ltd
Address: P.o Box 22774
Tel: 0392755462
Email: accounts@golfcourseapartments.com