Linda Mariah Kintu
@lindamariahkintu
Certified Public Accountant with 5+ years in financial reporting, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant with over five years of hands-on experience in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, cost accounting and ERP use, with proven knowledge of IFRS and GAAP. I have led monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, managed payroll and petty cash controls, supported internal and external audits, and collaborated closely with accounts payable, procurement and business control teams to improve processes and accuracy.
My achievements include implementing accounts payable and payroll systems that improved operational efficiency, preparing timely financial reports across multiple organizations, and managing mobile-money-based disbursements and reconciliations. I am continuously enhancing my skills, currently studying cybersecurity via edX (Harvard University), and I bring strong communication, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills to roles that demand reliable financial stewardship.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Assistant / Accountant
The Sherry Literacy HUB
Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Implemented accounts payable and payroll systems improving operational efficiency by 15% and prepared monthly payroll and fund reports that reduced variances by 5%, while supporting year-end close and cross-departmental financial processes.
Finance Administrator
Demos Capital Uganda
May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)
Prepared weekly, monthly and annual financial reports and monthly payroll, conducted bank reconciliations and loan aging, managed petty cash and supported internal and external audits to ensure timely, accurate financial records.
Intern — Finance
World Vision Uganda
Jul 2019 - Oct 2019 (3 months)
Assisted with mobile money payments, payroll and accounts payable, and performed monthly bank reconciliations while supporting grant and donation accounting and records management.
Intern — Finance
Bank of Uganda
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 (1 month)
Conducted bank reconciliations and supported payroll, accounts receivable/payable and records management while gaining exposure to fund management, monetary policy and central bank operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Liverpool
Master of Science, Management
Enrolled in a Master’s in Management program at the University of Liverpool with expected completion in 2025.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Makerere University focused on accounting principles and financial reporting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Public Accountant, Accounting
Holds Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional qualification.
Harvard University (edX)
Non-degree course, Cybersecurity
Completed/attending a Cybersecurity course through Harvard University's edX platform to enhance technical skills.
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