
samuel Otim
Senior Accountant | Financial Management & Tax
Salary / Daily rate
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Languages
About me
Intro
Experienced Accountant with 16+ years in financial management, tax compliance, and donor reporting across NGO and corporate sectors. Proven track record of improving financial accuracy by 20%, achieving 100% grant compliance, and reducing operational costs by 15%. Expert in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls with strong proficiency in Sage and advanced Excel.
Work experience
Accountant
ExtraKil Uganda Limited
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 10 months
Kampala, Uganda
• Managed financial planning, budgeting, and expenditure control. • Maintained comprehensive accounting records and internal controls. • Advised management on financial policies and regulatory compliance. • Handled tax payments, financial reconciliations, and payroll processing. • Conducted financial transaction postings and maintained up-to-date accounting records. Achievements: • Improved financial reporting accuracy by 20% through better internal controls. • Reduced company tax liabilities by ensuring timely and accurate tax filings
Finance Officer
Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust ( Chimpanzee Trust)
Oct 2014 - Jul 2023
8 years 10 months
Uganda -East Africa · On-site
• Prepared financial reports for donors in compliance with agreements. • Developed budgetary measures resulting in cost savings and efficient resource allocation. • Managed timely statutory deductions and supplier invoice payments. • Ensured revenue collection optimization and grant fund compliance. • Coordinated audits and maintained accurate financial documentation. Achievements: • Successfully managed donor funds, ensuring 100% compliance with grant agreements. • Introduced a streamlined financial reporting system, reducing report preparation time by 30%.
Accountant
Joadah Consult Limited
Jul 2011 - Oct 2014
3 years 4 months
Uganda · On-site
• Prepared financial statements and managed accounts payable/receivable. • Conducted financial analysis and ensured tax compliance. • Maintained accurate accounting records and reconciliations. Achievements: • Led a cost-reduction initiative that cut operational expenses by 15%. • Enhanced cash flow management by implementing a new accounts receivable tracking system.
Accounts Assistant
Uganda Wildlife Education Center
May 2008 - May 2011
3 years 1 month
Uganda · On-site
• Maintained procurement and payment documentation compliance. • Managed fixed assets, payroll, and bank reconciliations. • Provided financial support for partners and audits. Achievements: • Improved payroll processing efficiency, reducing processing time by 25%. • Assisted in securing grant funding by ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Education
Nkumba University
Bachelor's degree
2013 - 2016
3 years 1 month
Makerere University
Diploma
1999 - 2000
1 year 1 month
Istitute of Certified Accountants of Uganda
Certificat