Winnie Nakawunde
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in analytical problem solving and team development. Demonstrates quick learning abilities, effective multitasking and priority management, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Expertise in client relationship management, communication effectiveness and conflict resolution enhances leadership development and organisational skills. Proficient in payroll management, budgeting, financial reporting, tax preparation and financial statement preparation using advanced computer accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Navision, QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, and Flexcube. Adept at utilising the Microsoft Office Suite to support comprehensive financial analysis and reporting. Committed to continuous learning and self-motivation with a focus on achieving excellence in both teamwork and independent tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6034
6034
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Officer
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Kampala
02.2020 - 06.2025
- Reviewed payroll computations and deductions for accuracy, reconciling related accounts.
- Executed supplier payments following management approval.
- Reconciled Aged Payable report, preventing payment discrepancies.
- Conducted follow-ups on pending debts, managing Aged Receivables reconciliation.
- Managed petty cash with precise recording of receipts.
- Performed monthly reconciliations of bank statements and intercompany accounts against company records.
- Prepared essential financial statements to analyse company performance, including income statement and cash flow statement.
- Computed and filed monthly tax returns and statutory deductions punctually.
Management Information (MI) & Performance Analyst
Barclays Bank Uganda Limited
Kampala
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Tracked and collected data on processed payments, analysing trends in service disconnects.
- Delivered performance insights to Operations Team for informed decision-making.
- Identified performance improvements and presented findings coherently.
- Developed new management information aligned with bank's services and products.
- Monitored compliance with business rules, reporting discrepancies promptly.
- Coordinated team workshops and building events to enhance collaboration.
- Processed customer payments through various methods, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Trained team members to improve operational efficiency and maintain high standards.
Payments Processor
Barclays Bank Uganda Limited
Kampala
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Managed a portfolio of 50 customer accounts, achieving 95% collection rate and 50% reduction in outstanding balances.
- Resolved complex customer billing issues monthly, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Invoiced £2M in annual service revenue, ensuring compliance with contract terms and donor requirements.
- Advised management on Navision feature to prevent missed receivables, reducing company losses.
- Identified and reconciled account discrepancies, resulting in £1 billion in savings and zeroed accounts.
- Implemented Navision feature for automatic Payroll EPR creation, boosting productivity and timely salary processing.
- Processed 100 invoices monthly, ensuring 90% paid within net 30 terms.
- Streamlined payment processes, reducing turnaround time by 20%, thus improving customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Makerere University Business School
Kampala, KampalaMengo Senior School - High school
Mengo Senior School
Kampala, KampalaGombe Secondary School -
Gombe Secondary School
Kampala, KampalaAccounting Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Accounting
Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Kampala, KampalaSkills
- Analytical problem solving
- Team development
- Effective multitasking
- Priority management
- Self-motivation
- Quick learning
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and independence
- Client relationship management
- Communication effectiveness
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
- Organizational skills
- Payroll management
- Budgeting and financial reporting
- Tax preparation
- Financial statement preparation
- Computer accounting systems
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- QuickBooks and Tally
- SAP and Flexcube
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
English
Fluent
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ugandan
- Marital status: Single
Custom
- Travel
- Sports
- Volunteering
- Photography
- Yoga
Accomplishments
1. Certificate of Recognition for the highest standards of excellence in Team Performance.
2. Certificate of Recognition for the deployment of the Core Pricing and Billing Project
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Officer
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
02.2020 - 06.2025
Management Information (MI) & Performance Analyst
Barclays Bank Uganda Limited
04.2019 - 01.2020
Payments Processor
Barclays Bank Uganda Limited
04.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Makerere University Business School
Mengo Senior School - High school
Mengo Senior School
Gombe Secondary School -
Gombe Secondary School
Accounting Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Accounting
Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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