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Stellamaris Akugizibwe

@stellamarisakugizibw

Detail-oriented accountant with strong problem-solving and business acumen, turning financial & operational insights into actionable decisions.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a finance leadership role where I can apply my experience in financial management, reporting, compliance, controls and business analysis while contributing to operational efficiency and informed decision-making. I am particularly interested in an environment that offers opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility and continued development.

Strategic Finance and Operations Manager with over 10 years of progressive finance experience, including six years leading multi-country finance and operations across Uganda, Ghana, and Rwanda. Naturally analytical and detail-oriented, I excel at solving complex business challenges through evidence-based decision-making and critical thinking. I combine expertise in financial planning, budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, profitability analysis, and tax compliance with a proven ability to strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, build strong stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-quality results through collaborative leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance & Operations Manager

Africa 118 Inc

Nov 2019 - Nov 2025 (6 years)

Managed financial management and reporting for operations across Uganda, Ghana, and Rwanda, ensuring compliance with IFRS and organizational policies. Led month-end and year-end close, payroll, treasury, and audit coordination, strengthening internal controls and financial accuracy.

Financial Reporting IFRS Month End Closing Year End Close General Ledger Accountant Reconciliations Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Tax Compliance Internal Controls Audit Coordination Quickbooks Zoho Books Excel Team Leadership Stakeholder Management

Finance & Administrative Assistant

Africa 118 Inc

Jul 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 3 months)

Strengthened financial controls and audit readiness by implementing structured documentation, cash books, mobile money ledgers and standardized filing. Improved transaction traceability and efficiency by transitioning cash collections to electronic payments. Established AR processes with flexible payment arrangements and early-payment incentives, contributing to an 80% improvement in collections.

Quickbooks Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Statutory Compliance Bank Reconciliation General Ledger Accountant Financial Reporting Cash Management Audit Support

Accountant

Benco Supermarket

Oct 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 7 months)

Prepared financial statements and filed statutory tax returns in compliance with requirements. Maintained accurate accounting records, reviewed purchases and payments, and reconciled inventory through stock-taking. Trained staff on financial procedures, systems and documentation, while maintaining organized records and filing systems to support audit readiness and efficient information retrieval.

Financial Reporting Internal Controls Process Improvement Stakeholder Management

Assistant Finance Officer

Action Africa Help International

Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 4 months)

Performed bank reconciliations, investigated variances, monitored budget expenditure and prepared financial reports. Processed requisitions, invoices, payment vouchers and cheque payments in line with controls. Reviewed supplier quotations, supported procurement and vendor selection, and maintained asset and inventory records through stock-taking and reconciliation.

Reconciliations Stakeholder Management Variance Analysis Financial Reporting Problem Solving

Front Office Advisor

Uganda Telecom

Aug 2009 - Sep 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Managed customer payments, cash collections and banking transactions, maintaining financial and sales records. Prepared daily and monthly sales and operational reports, reconciled system sales reports with physical records, supported stock-taking and inventory reconciliation, and worked with customers and operational teams to resolve issues, improve service delivery and support revenue generation.

Excel Reconciliations Customer Support Sales