Daniel Kigozi
Accountant
Sharjah
Summary
Certified Public Accountant with 7+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting, general ledger management, financial reporting, and compliance across the UAE and East Africa. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, taxation, reconciliations, and audit coordination under IFRS and UAE regulatory frameworks. Proven expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel-based analytics to drive accuracy, cost control, and timely reporting. Adept at optimizing financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making through reliable data and insight-driven reporting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Accountant – Accounts & Finance Operations
Great Goal Aluminium & Glass LLC
Sharjah
04.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely collections and vendor settlements.
- Manage end-to-end accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and IFRS compliance.
- Oversee general ledger entries, reconciliations, and adjustments for monthly and annual closures.
- Prepare P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, providing timely MIS reports for management.
- Handle VAT filing, statutory reporting, and audit documentation in line with UAE regulatory standards.
- Supervise vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and bank reconciliations, ensuring financial integrity.
- Support budgeting and forecasting, tracking KPIs and cost variances to improve financial performance.
- Enhanced reporting efficiency by 25% through process automation and reconciliation standardization.
Senior Accountant – Consolidation, Reporting & Compliance
Metagreen Middle East FZ LLC
Ras Al Khaimah
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Consolidated multi-entity financial statements and ensured alignment with IFRS and internal policies.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely collections and vendor settlements.
- Conducted bank, supplier, and intercompany reconciliations, resolving discrepancies proactively.
- Supported budget preparation and financial forecasting, improving decision-making accuracy by 20%.
- Filed and reconciled UAE VAT returns, maintaining full compliance with FTA requirements.
- Streamlined month-end closing through ERP automation (SAP/Excel integration).
Finance Officer – Reporting, Audit & Controls
Five Talents Uganda Ltd
Kampala
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Maintained GL accuracy, posting journal entries, performing reconciliations, and preparing financial statements.
- Assisted with audits, tax compliance, and variance analysis, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
- Supported budget management and forecasting to improve organizational financial planning.
- Oversaw cash flow, vendor payments, and receivables, ensuring liquidity and operational continuity.
- Strengthened internal controls, reducing ledger discrepancies by 30%.
Teller – Banking Operations & Compliance
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda
Kampala
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Maintained cash drawer accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing effective cash handling practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of bank products, services, promotions, policies, regulations to better assist customers with their financial needs.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate transaction processing.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-U) - Accounting
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
UgandaBachelor of Business Studies - Accounting
Kyambogo University
UgandaSkills
Financial reporting
Ledger management and reconciliation
Budget management
Taxation expertise (VAT, GST, TDS)
Efficient financial processing
Cash flow optimization
Payroll processing
ERP systems expertise
Month-end closing
Microsoft office
Timeline
Senior Accountant – Accounts & Finance Operations
Great Goal Aluminium & Glass LLC
04.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant – Consolidation, Reporting & Compliance
Metagreen Middle East FZ LLC
03.2024 - 03.2025
Finance Officer – Reporting, Audit & Controls
Five Talents Uganda Ltd
02.2017 - 12.2023
Teller – Banking Operations & Compliance
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda
01.2014 - 01.2017
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-U) - Accounting
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda
Bachelor of Business Studies - Accounting
Kyambogo University