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Catherine Kaburi

Catherine Kaburi

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Driven finance professional with knack for financial analysis and problem-solving, ready to excel in Finance and accounting roles in a reputable organization. Possesses strong analytical skills and knowledge in financial management acquired through academic training and experience in a multinational fast paced environment. I have a track record of making a direct impact on a company’s success, and have the ability to work within demanding accounting cycles and strict month-end closing deadlines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Accountant- Payables & Claims

Procter & Gamble
Dubai, UAE
01.2024 - Current
  • Handling Clients payable activities, accounts payables accruals and month end reconciliation to ensure timely payment of claims as per agreed terms & conditions
  • Validate all distributor sales activities expenses claims, ensuring proper documentation and prepare credit notes & bank transfer payment requests procuring the right approvals for accurate claim settlements.
  • Lead the pricing process, develop and execute promotional plans and clients investments.
  • Forecast and track reimbursement costs related to sales activities in the gulf region
  • Lead in resolving discrepancies related to claims processing with the distributors and all other stakeholders.
  • Control spending by ensuring the claims monthly actuals are in line with forecasted budget.
  • Review and validate advance payment requests ensuring adequate measures are taken to mitigate risk and compliance


Financial planning & forecasting expert

Procter & Gamble
Dubai, UAE
03.2020 - 12.2023
  • Lead monthly and quarterly forecast processes with forecast accuracy +2%-2% within threshold
  • Support business planning by sharing historic profit analysis for financial planning to deliver targets and boosting productivity.
  • Lead in data consolidation by ensuring all budget owners submit their inputs on time for submission into the the SAP system
  • Support monthly and quarterly forecast review by preparing detailed financial statements showing analyzing drivers of any deviation to the forecast identifying risks & opportunities.
  • Partner with multifunctional team to identify business opportunities, risks and develop mitigation plans to achieve year-end targets.
  • Lead simplification projects to eliminate lengthy &complicated forecasting processes driving efficiency.

Accountant

Laola restaurant LLC
Dubai, UAE
12.2016 - 02.2020
  • Accounts payables and receivables management &reconciliation
  • Petty cash management
  • Daily point of sale cash reconciliation
  • Prepared tax reports and quarterly tax returns .
  • Bank reconciliation.
  • Maintained variety of financial business records such as cash/bank books, fixed assets register.
  • Supported and cooperated on Internal and External audits.

Education

Certified Public accountancy - (CPA)

KCA University
Kenya

Bachelor's degree - International Business

Makerere University
Uganda

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent communicator
  • High business acumen
  • Professional integrity


Affiliations

  • Gym & Fitness, Cooking & reading

Certification

Certified Public accounting (CPA)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance Accountant- Payables & Claims

Procter & Gamble
01.2024 - Current

Financial planning & forecasting expert

Procter & Gamble
03.2020 - 12.2023

Accountant

Laola restaurant LLC
12.2016 - 02.2020

Certified Public accountancy - (CPA)

KCA University

Bachelor's degree - International Business

Makerere University

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