samuel Otim

Senior Accountant | Financial Management & Tax

Salary / Daily rate

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Languages

EnglishSwahiliGanda

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.

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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

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