BRIAN MASIKA
brmasika@gmail.com
+256704652565
P.O BOX 30376, Kampala, Uganda
Objective
Seeking a responsible accounting position with a reputable organisation.
Summary
Results-orientated accounting professional with broad experience in a deadline-driven
environment. Proven track record in consistently and effectively delivering accounting
services that enhance the company’s purpose.
Offers the following expertise:
– Strong technical accounting skills
– Excellent research and financial analysis abilities
– In-depth management reporting
– Developing and implementing financial systems and controls
– Budgeting and forecasting
– Facilitation of internal and external auditing procedures
– Regulatory compliance
– Staff management and development
– In-depth knowledge of accounting regulations and standards
An experienced team player committed to improving overall business processes and building
a cohesive business environment.
Skills
Accounting Accruals Analytics Audit Bookkeeping Budgeting Cash management Compliance Credit Handling Financial analysis Financial reporting GAAP General Ledger Internal Control IFRS Invoicing Office Tool: WordExcel Outlook< Payroll Taxation
Education
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants2017 to date : Accounting
Grade / GPA : N/A
Qualification : Certified Public Accountants Certificate - Makerere University2012-2015 : Bachelors of Science in Accounting
Grade / GPA : 3.42
Qualification : Bachelors Degree - St. Augustine’s College Wakiso2010-2011 : HEG/F
Grade / GPA : 19/25 points
Qualification : Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - Namilyango College2006-2009 : Ordinary Level Education
Grade / GPA : Agg 20
Qualification : Uganda Certificate Of Education
Experience
- Knight Frank Uganda LtdJune 2018 – Present : Debtors and Creditors Clerk
Yearly Salary : UGX 12,000,000
Job Duties :- Generating invoices in MDA software, verifying billing input and preparing clients statements and payment plans. - E-invoicing and with URA’s EFRIS, filing VAT returns and PAYE. - Performing reconciliations; daily bank reconciliations, ledger reconciliations, cash reconciliations. - Processing payments; verifying supplier invoicing, computing deductions, preparing cheques and bank transfers. - Payroll administration i.e. payroll computations and adjustments for deductions. - Petty cash management i.e. petty cash budgeting, monitoring expenditure and disbursing cash to respective departments. - Maintenance of debtors and creditors schedules for purposes of advising management. - Internal audits to ensure company policies and procedures are followed. - Ensuring accurate and timely monthly close activities such as monthly reports, general transaction analyses, debtors ageing analyses. - Preparing annual budgets of up to UGX 1.7bn and ensuring all expenses are within the budget. - Financial reporting to management, debtors and creditors. - Ensuring compliance with all statutory and company requirements Achievements - Ensured supplier payments within 30 days’ limit from invoicing dates. - Reduced invoicing time frame from 2 days to 1 day. - Reduced monthly petty cash expenditures by 27%. - Reconciled and corrected client historical accounts containing transactions covering 4 years hence resolving long standing disputes between landlords and tenants and providing clarified books of accounts to the entity. - Stayed within budgeted limits for 3 years. - Accelerated collection of receivables achieving a 94% average from the previous 70% average collection per quarter. - Brandhouse Company Uganda LtdJuly 2016 – May 2018 : Accountant
Yearly Salary : UGX 3,600,000
Job Duties :- Daily entry of accounting transactions. - Processing suppliers’ invoices. - Filing tax returns i.e. PAYE. - Payroll administration. - Carried out month-end close responsibilities. - Prepared financial statements and reports. - Performed daily, weekly and monthly account reconciliations. - Developing and implementing internal controls and procedures. - Reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable. Achievements - Developed new spreadsheets to assist to produce necessary data quicker. - Trained two interns in accounting practices. - Voted “Employee of the Year 2016.” - Ambitious Construction Company LtdJune 2014 – August 2014 : Intern
Yearly Salary : 0
Job Duties :- Preparing payment vouchers, receipts, cheques and RTGS forms. - Assisting with data entry into ERPS, Tally and MS Excel. - Filing documents. - Assisting audit teams Achievements - Safe custody of company documents. - Quality Chemicals LtdJune 2013 – August 2013 : Intern
Yearly Salary : 0
Job Duties :- Assisting with data entry into Tally. - Records management. - Assisting with generating invoices, debit notes and credit notes. - Leading fellow interns. Achievements - Managed a team of 12 interns ensuring their learning and discipline.