BETTY NANKUNGU
ACCOUNTANT
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with experience at Mukono Municipal Council, skilled in invoice processing and cash flow monitoring. Proven track record of enhancing financial accuracy and reducing overdue accounts receivable. Adept at utilizing QuickBooks and fostering strong customer relations to support organizational goals and streamline financial operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk Commmunity Volunteer
Ugandan Community Calgary
Calgary, AB
01.2023 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
- Managed relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Monitored cash flow impacts of payables to support budgeting and forecasting efforts effectively.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Supported budget management, monitored expenditures against budget allocations.
- Optimized cash flow management with strategic scheduling of payments to vendors.
Junior Staff Accountant
Mukono Municipal Council
Mukono-Uganda
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Supported annual audit processes by organizing documentation and providing necessary information.
- Utilized accounting software to enter data, track expenses, and generate reports as needed.
- Assisted in payroll preparation by verifying employee hours and deductions for accuracy.
- Contributed to the successful completion of year-end audits by providing detailed information for external auditors as requested.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable, diligently monitoring overdue invoices and following up with clients.
- Increased cost savings by identifying areas of unnecessary spending and recommending strategic budget adjustments.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling account discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for accurate financial statements and cash flow management.
- Assisted in the development of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and prevent errors or fraud.
Accounting Bookkeeper
LABOREX UGANDA LIMITED
Kampala -Uganda
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted in reconciling bank statements to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Processed invoices and maintained accurate records for financial transactions.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Conducted periodic audits of financial documents to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in a timely manner each pay period.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable and promptly following up on overdue invoices.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Education
Bachelor of Business Studies -
KYABOGO UNIVERSITY
Kampala-Uganda12-2019
Skills
- Collections
- Invoice processing
- Time management
- Payment posting
- Financial records and reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer relations
- Audit support
- Credit management
- Accounts reconciliation
- QuickBooks experience
- Invoice and payment processing
- Cash flow monitoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk Commmunity Volunteer
Ugandan Community Calgary
01.2023 - Current
Junior Staff Accountant
Mukono Municipal Council
10.2020 - 11.2022
Accounting Bookkeeper
LABOREX UGANDA LIMITED
01.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Business Studies -
KYABOGO UNIVERSITY