Penelope Anyanzire
@penelopeanyanzire
FP&A and finance leader driving automation, controls, and strategic financial planning.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a driven finance and audit professional with 7+ years' experience across enterprise performance management, budgeting, treasury operations and external audit in industrial, financial services and government sectors. I have led forecasting and budgeting for multimillion-dollar budgets, managed audit teams, delivered IFRS- and GAAP-compliant financial statements, and improved cost efficiency by automating reporting and strengthening reconciliations.
I partner with stakeholders to provide visualization enhancements and actionable analysis that support strategic growth in agile environments, train and mentor junior staff, coordinate multi-jurisdictional audits, and ensure compliance through accurate tax and statutory filings. I am seeking to leverage these capabilities in an FP&A leadership role within a global organisation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
AFEX Fair Trade Limited
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Led regional finance operations and delivered management accounts and annual financial statements; oversaw a $25M annual budget and introduced warehouse-level P&Ls to improve visibility and cost control.
Delivered high-quality audits across sectors, supervised teams of up to 5, automated data testing and ensured compliance with IFRS/GAAP while providing actionable recommendations to strengthen client controls.
Performed risk assessments and detailed analytical reviews, evaluated internal controls and prepared working papers to support IFRS-compliant audit deliverables and improved compliance workflows.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA, Accounting
Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, qualification expected in 2025.
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Statistics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics, graduating in 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
UgandaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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