Wassajja Margret
@wassajjamargret
Experienced finance professional specializing in nonprofit and donor financial management.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced finance and accounting professional with over 20 years managing financial operations across NGOs, conservation, renewable energy, private sector and faith-based organisations. I deliver budgeting, financial reporting, audit preparation and payroll with a strong commitment to accountability and ethical stewardship.
My career highlights include long-term finance leadership at Uganda Wildlife Safaris, finance and administration management at Solar Energy Uganda Ltd, and current accounting responsibilities at Arena of Grace Ministries. I have implemented robust financial controls, supported donor compliance, and guided management with financial planning and cost control.
I hold a Master of Financial Management Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, and I am skilled in Sage accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, SPSS and other office applications. I bring reliability, transparency and practical experience to organisations seeking strengthened financial governance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Arena of Grace Ministries
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Manage church financial records including budgeting, income and expenditure tracking, and financial reporting; reconcile offerings and donations to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Finance Officer
Uganda Wildlife Safaris
Jan 2011 - Dec 2022 (11 years 11 months)
Managed financial operations for wildlife conservation and tourism activities across multiple districts, preparing budgets, statements and ensuring donor and policy compliance.
Finance & Administration Manager
Solar Energy Uganda Ltd
May 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 4 months)
Oversaw finance and administrative functions including budgets, payroll, banking and financial reporting; supported implementation of end-user financing and ensured regulatory compliance.
Programme Officer – Finance & Administration
Environmental Alert
Jan 1997 - Sep 2009 (12 years 8 months)
Maintained books of accounts, prepared monthly financial reports and reconciliations, managed payroll and coordinated audits while advising senior management on budget control.
Sales / Administrative Officer
Business Systems Limited
Jan 1993 - Dec 1997 (4 years 11 months)
Provided administrative and sales support, assisted with record-keeping, client coordination and office administration for an IBM business partner.
Administrative Assistant / Accounts Clerk
Uganda Co-operative Savings & Credit Society
Jan 1991 - Dec 1993 (2 years 11 months)
Supported accounting operations with bookkeeping and financial records management and performed administrative duties and customer service tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uganda Management Institute
Master of Financial Management Studies, Financial Management
2011 - 2016
Completed Master of Financial Management Studies focusing on advanced financial management topics and applied financial practices.
Uganda Management Institute
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, Financial Management
2001 - 2002
Grade: Second Class – Upper
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management with Second Class – Upper honors.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences (Sociology)
1988 - 1991
Grade: Second Class – Lower
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a major in Sociology, awarded Second Class – Lower.
Lubiri Senior Secondary School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, General Secondary Education
1984 - 1987
Attained the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).
Makerere College School
Uganda Ordinary Certificate of Education, General Secondary Education
1980 - 1983
Completed the Uganda Ordinary Certificate of Education (UCE).
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