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Kagere Grace

@kageregrace

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Experienced accountant delivering financial control, automation, and forecasting.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can lead reporting, strengthen controls, implement automation, mentor teams, and support strategic decision-making in a mission-driven organization.

I am an accountant with 11 years of progressive finance experience, most recently serving as Finance Manager at TransgenderEqualityUganda Limited where I led financial reporting, risk management, and team development. I implemented automated accounting systems and FP&A processes that cut manual errors by 90% and reduced closing time by 50%.

My work produced an unqualified audit opinion for the last 10 years and strengthened internal controls, reducing audit findings by 80%. I have supported budgeting, forecasting, M&A activities, donor reporting and project accounting across NGO and project environments.

I build and mentor high-performing teams, improve reporting efficiency, and foster cross-functional collaboration to drive organizational goals and funding confidence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Manager

TransgenderEqualityUganda Limited

Mar 2015 - Dec 2024 (9 years 9 months)

Managed finance operations, implemented automated accounting systems and FP&A processes that reduced manual errors by 90% and cut financial close time by 50%; produced unqualified audit reports for 10 consecutive years and strengthened internal controls, reducing audit findings by 80%.

Financial Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting FP&A Internal Controls Audit Management Risk Management Excel Accounting Systems Team Leadership

Project Accountant

MARPS Network

Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)

Prepared project accounts and consolidated financial reports, monitored budget utilization and donor compliance, and ensured timely project closeouts and audit readiness to improve reporting accuracy and adherence to donor formats.

Donor Reporting Financial Reporting GAAP Excel Quickbooks Navision