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henry Tugume

@henrytugume

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I lead donor-compliant, multi-country finance operations for NGOs.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance leadership role in mission-driven organizations managing multi-country budgets, donor compliance (USAID/FCDO), systems implementation, and team development; open to relocation and regional travel.

I am a senior finance professional with over 14 years' experience leading multi-country finance operations across Africa for international NGOs and development programs.

I design and implement finance strategies and internal controls that keep program spending aligned with donor rules and organizational goals. I have managed consolidated budgets exceeding $50M and currently support $15M+ annually.

I build finance teams and set up country offices from scratch, introduced rolling forecasts that cut budget variances by 32%, and developed real-time dashboards that reduced reporting turnaround by 40%.

I lead treasury and payroll innovations that reduced FX losses by 18% and ensured zero late payments for 210+ staff; I have driven clean audit results, closing 100% of findings within 90 days and resolving key compliance risks.

I am hands-on, focused on capacity development and systems (Navision, Lawson, QuickBooks, advanced Excel) and I bring discipline, clarity, and integrity to finance operations to support mission-driven impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regional Finance and Risk Director

Current

StrongMinds

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Designed and led a region-wide finance strategy supporting $15M+ annually, keeping spending aligned with program goals and donor rules. Set up new country offices and built finance teams from scratch, establishing controls and systems aligned with organizational policies and compliance standards.

Financial Planning Audit Management Treasury Management Financial Reporting ERP Implementation Staff Supervision Risk Mitigation Policy Development

Africa Head of Finance

Cambridge Education / Mott MacDonald

Jan 2018 - Feb 2022 (4 years 1 month)

Built and standardized finance frameworks across $50M+ in programming, improving budget accuracy and financial accountability. Coordinated consolidated financial reporting across projects and countries, maintaining compliance with statutory reporting standards and donor requirements.

Consolidation Reporting Tax Compliance Payroll Management Risk Resolution

Finance Manager

Global Health Uganda

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Rebuilt finance operations to manage over $10M in grant funding with full control and accountability. Developed internal control blueprints that reduced financial mispostings by 80% within one year.

Grant Management Internal Controls Cost Anomaly Correction Audit Recommendation Tracking

Senior Accountant

Watoto Childcare Ministries

Feb 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 10 months)

Reshaped financial reporting for multiple business units and slashed aged advances by over 95%. Played a lead role in audit preparations and earned multiple clean reports.

Financial Reporting Training Programs Compliance Accounting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Uganda Management Institute

Masters, Institutional Management and Leadership

Currently at the dissertation stage of a Masters in Institutional Management and Leadership. This program focuses on developing advanced skills in managing and leading organizations effectively.

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting

Obtained certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Uganda. This certification demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, auditing, and financial reporting.