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Emma Kayonde

@emmakayonde

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Finance leader and Financial Controller, driving audit-ready clarity and efficient project operations.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a virtual assistant, operations, project management or finance role where I can own audit-ready reporting, strengthen controls, and improve project financial performance. I want to partner with leadership to drive operational efficiency

I’m a results-driven finance leader with over a decade of progressive expertise across accounting, corporate finance, and project management. I’m known for delivering absolute financial clarity across complex, multi-currency projects—securing flawless audit outcomes and engineering operational efficiencies that drive measurable growth.

As a Financial Controller at Marun Studio Ltd, I oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for construction projects. I lead ERP implementation to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy, while managing cash flow, cost control, and financial risk across multiple projects.

I also focus on disciplined, end-to-end accountability—monitoring project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and AP/AR management, and ensuring strong internal controls. Previously, as a Senior Accountant, I maintained clean audit results with zero material weaknesses, led IFRS-compliant accounting for complex transactions, and supported process improvements that reduced month-end close by 40%.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Financial Controller

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Marun Studio Ltd

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting for construction projects, managing cash flow and cost control while assessing financial risk across multiple initiatives. Lead ERP implementation to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy, and monitor project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and AP/AR management.

Financial Operations Budgeting ERP Implementation Cash Flow Management Project Cost Control Revenue Recognition Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial Risk Management Financial Control

Senior Accountant

Remote Partners Ltd

Jun 2016 - Feb 2024 (7 years 8 months)

Managed financing for projects with contract values from $25M to $500M+, maintaining clean audit results with zero material weaknesses in internal controls. Led IFRS-compliant multi-currency accounting, delivered tax audits that earned a 'Best Taxpayer' award, and implemented an integrated PM/accounting system reducing month-end close by 40%.

IFRS Accounting Tax Auditing Internal Controls Month End Close Financing Accounts Payable Receivable Data Analysis Excel Acumatica Accounts Payable Receivable

Accountant

Piran Resources Ltd

Jan 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Maintained financial forecasts with 97% accuracy to improve resource allocation decisions. Streamlined accounts payable processes, reducing payment cycle time by 40%, and supported ongoing financial reporting and documentation.

Financial Forecasting Accounts Payable Financial Reporting Process Improvement Excel

Financial Analyst (Projects)

Doyelcy Ltd

Apr 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 8 months)

Led end-to-end strategic planning and management of two housing projects, including steering tax deliberations with the Revenue Authority to secure a $420K tax refund. Developed annual operating and capex plans adopted by the company and supported project-focused financial analysis.