Viola Nakimbugwe

Experience

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  BDO East Africa Advisory Services Ltd

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  Assistant, Tax and Business Advisory

  *Handled the tasks of preparing payrolls for various clients*Assigned the task of filing tax returns (PAYE, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, and Income Tax). *Handled the task of analyzing client financial data and preparing diplomatic VAT Refund schedules and filing diplomatic VAT Refund returns*Kept proper record of books and financial transactions of the organization.*Assigned the task of ensuring that clients comply with relevant statutory requirements (client due diligence) by carrying out periodic tax health checks. *Handled the task of evaluating the profit of the organization by using Accounting software like QuickBooks, Pastel and Tally.*Managed documentation to support tax reporting activities.*Prepared and submitted returns to tax agencies to meet regulatory requirements.*Supported implementation of tax policies to simplify return filing *Checked accounting data and financial reports and pinpointed omissions and potential issues. Show less

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  Sprout Up Youth and Women Initiative (SUYAWI)

  Sept 2018 - now

  Chief Executive Officer & Founder

  •Responsible for leading SUYAWI in manner that supports and guides organization's mission.•Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial organizational growth.•Participated in high-level hiring decisions for key leadership positions, conducted interviews and nominated new committee members.•Undertaken various projects in different economically disadvantaged communities including Islands and other areas and many youth and women have been impacted by SUYAWI's projects including skilling programs. Over 500 youth have been impacted by the initiative.•Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to support sustainability objectives.•Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with partners to establish and achieve long-term organizational objectives•Furthered brand awareness through being active and visible in community and by working closely with other professional, Civic and Private Organizations. Show less

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  TruIT Uganda

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Accountant

  *Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.*Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Quick Books software*Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.*Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.*Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.*Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.*Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action. Show less