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VIOLA IKILAI

@violaikilai

Financial Controller at ENABEL overseeing central treasury and strengthening financial controls across development projects.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Finance Director role where I can apply my expertise in financial governance and donor grant compliance, with a focus on strategic resource allocation and high-stakes financial operations.

At ENABEL - Belgian Development Agency, I direct central treasury operations and strengthen financial governance across the national portfolio. I standardized approval workflows and general ledger posting requirements, reducing processing errors by 37%.

Previously, I managed accounting and donor-funded project finances at ENABEL, Finn Church Aid, and Windle International Uganda. I streamlined invoice processing, supported grant compliance, and used QuickBooks to manage project accounting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Controller

Current

Enabel - Belgian Development Agency

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Directed central treasury operations and financial governance for a national portfolio, improving budget allocation precision by 18% and reducing processing errors by 37%. Led audit coordination and capacity-building for partner organizations.

Treasury Management Financial Reporting Budget Forecasting Internal Controls Audit Management Grant Compliance General Ledger Accountant Risk Mitigation Partner Monitoring Capacity Building

Senior Finance and Administration Officer

Enabel - Belgian Development Agency

Aug 2019 - Jun 2025 (5 years 10 months)

Managed daily accounting operations, payroll, and multi-channel disbursements, accelerating invoice processing by 25% and increasing documentation compliance to 98%. Reconciled financial records and monitored project budgets.

General Ledger Accountant Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Administration Bank Reconciliation Budget Monitoring Compliance Digital Archiving Financial Reporting

Senior Finance Officer

Finn Church Aid

Apr 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 4 months)

Oversaw QuickBooks ERP financial processing and donor reporting with 100% on-time submission. Managed payroll, statutory filings, and procurement reviews, identifying 12% cost savings.

Quickbooks ERP Financial Reporting Payroll Administration Statutory Compliance Procurement Cost Analysis Ledger Reconciliation Donor Compliance

Project Accountant

Windle International Uganda

Jan 2015 - Feb 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Tracked project expenditures and general ledger entries, reducing budget overruns by 26% and cash handling discrepancies by 94%. Supervised finance assistants and coordinated remote operations.

Quickbooks General Ledger Accountant Budget Management Cash Management Supervision Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting