Candidate Profile

AGWANG ASIANUT BRENDA

Address: P O Box 445 Soroti. Soroti municipal council, Maroon Estate-Revd. Esakhan road,

Uganda

Email: agw.brenda@gmail.com | Telephone: +256 775824252

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Organized and adaptable finance and administration professional with considerable working experience in various office environments. My attention to detail and excellent time management skills means that every task is completed efficiently and to the highest possible standard. I have a calm and patient disposition meaning that I am able to work effectively under pressure and focus on the task at hand. I work well in teams, but also independently. I have excellent organization and communication skills meaning that I excel at leading a team and ensuring all projects are completed on schedule, work extremely well in a team, as well as alone as I am able to confidently deal with problems and use my initiative to overcome challenging situations. In my current role, I am responsible for providing finance & administrative support and managing internal and external relations. To succeed in this role have been exceptionally organized and demonstrated strong communication skills. In my next role, I am looking to taking on new challenges and additional responsibilities.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

October 2017 – date, Teso Anticorruption Coalition

Finance and Administrative Assistant, Teso Anticorruption Coalition

In this role, I assist in managing Executive Director’s Office. I carry out effective record and bookkeeping for all financial documentation of TAC and support in financial reporting, ensure approval of all requests and dispatch those using designed procedures and policies. Act as a cashier, bank agent and maintain up to date petty cash book, ensure compliance with statutory obligations and prompt payment for utilities and other invoices.

My duties include; performing independent checks on all supporting documentation to ascertain adequacy of all financial requests. Prepare all payments according to approved work plans, requests and budget lines. Update Bank cashbooks on daily basis to facilitate standard reconciliations. Support in logistics and operations related activities including fleet management, trip planning and asset maintenance reporting e.g., maintaining accurate and update vehicle files and ensure that mileage log sheets, vehicle repair records, service and related costs documentation are prepared and used as required.

• Provided exceptional Logistical and operational support to managers and co-workers which increased overall efficiency by 30%.

I oversee Staff welfare and Hygiene of the Office. By the time I joined the Organization, there was a gap in this section but currently the office premises are always clean plus the toilets as well as the preparation and serving of office teas which has greatly impacted on the output of the Staff.

• Streamlined the day-to-day office operations of the coalition and responded to all requests for information regarding the coalition. This has enabled my supervisor to focus on high priority issues to achieve the Organization timelines.

• Provided administrative support to ensure that office operations are conducted in a timely, effectively and professional manner and this applied as well to arrival and departure time as well as telephone duties, reception and administration of documents. This facilitated the smooth running of activities

• Promoted good customer relationship by performing receptionist roles which involves receiving, guiding and directing visitors to the respective persons. This improves customer satisfaction.

• Maintained project supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of goods. This facilitated the procurement timely process and ensured smooth running of activities due to availability of resources / materials.

• Promoted work efficiency by ensuring that office equipment such as computers, software, printers and communication equipment are properly maintained and calling for repairs as needed. This has reduced the cost of repairs and improved the useful life of organization assets.

• Supported proper payroll processed by carrying out regular update of staff files and leave Schedules and performed other secretarial work that included typing, taking minutes, photocopying among others

• Provided technical HR support like developing personnel filing system in place, established a leave planning and tracking system for record control of key documents.

• Coordinated team events and office activities at the best yet economical locations – saved expenses by 40%. I am responsible for coordinating the meeting for as by compiling calendars of key events, support in planning of the events and meetings by getting engaged in the procurement process which has saved the Office loses.

• Ensured safe custody of organization assets by maintaining an up-to-date Assets register, efficient filling system, stationary inventory and mail dispatch. This provided information of completeness and existence of assets thus proper accountability.

• Developed and managed a data base of contacts for the employees and contractors, this eliminated time consuming manual methods of retrieving information. And, coordination of the stakeholders was eased, and complaints of equipment breakdown were handled on real time.

• Supported the audit process by helping in resolving some the audit queries. The support provided has reduced on the Audit and Accountability queries by the external auditors hence improved the quality assurance process in finance and administration

• Introduced an Inventory and Asset management system. This has helped the effective tracking of inventory and asset use and for increased efficiency and productivity.

• Provided backup support to other departments which were highly admired by the Senior Management.

• Supported proper payroll processed by carrying out regular update of staff files and leave Schedules and performed other secretarial work that included typing, taking minutes, photocopying among others.

• Maintained good relationships with service providers through ensuring that the service contracts were respected and paid for according to agreed terms of payment.

• Kept updated and accurate records of equipment and supplies issued to staff, as this helped as a control measure in the operations of the Organization.

March 2017 – June 2017

Sales Executive, Bank of Africa

Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers. Negotiated the terms of an agreement and closed sales, review personal sales performance, create detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely dictated by the prospective customer.

• Promoted organization visibility and products by representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstration. This attracted new customers for the organization.

• Identify new markets and business opportunities by visiting potential customers for new business. This increased organization customer base thus revenue and visibility.

• Supported new product development by advising on forthcoming product developments and discuss special promotions. This development of new products provided a competitive advantage with increased market share through customer satisfaction and innovation.

• Supported market research and promoted good customer relationships by gathering market and customer information and provide feedback on buying trends. This promoted customer satisfaction due to needs identification.

• Identified business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options.

• Sold products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.

• Maintained relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.

• Identified product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.

• Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.

• Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

• Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

January 2014 – April 2014

Intern, Teso Anticorruption Coalition

While here I was charged with the management of accounts receivable and payable, review and process reimbursements, prepare budgets, ensure proper bookkeeping, manage company’s liabilities (e.g., insurance premium), participate in payroll processes and report on financial projections (e.g., liquidity and cash flow).

• Facilitated effective planning and decision making by maintaining reports on financial metrics, including investments, return on assets and growth rates. This helped to keep track of organization performance.

• Promoted completeness and accuracy of accounting records by identifying and addressing account discrepancies. This promoted accountability and reduced audit queries.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s in business administration                                                               2012-2015

Uganda Christian University – Uganda

Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education                                                   2010-2011

Tororo Girls School, Uganda

Uganda Certificate of Education                                                                        2006-2009

Gayaza High School, Uganda.

REFEREES

1. Ikalebot Angella

Finance and Administration Manager, Teso Anticorruption Coalition, ikalebotangy@yahoo.com +256774660535

2. Ms Eyotaru Irene

Office Administrator Karuma

Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd ieyotaru@uegcl.co.ug

+256771978395

3. Reverend Omona David

Program Director, Foundation Studies Uganda Christian University, Mukono adomona@ucu.ac.ug +256783304848

Certification

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this data correctly describes me, my qualifications, and experience.

Signed

Agwang Asianut Brenda