Davis Shimba
Certified Public Accountant
Kampala
Summary
Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance & Administration Manager
Davema Travel Solutions Ltd
01.2017 - Current
- Grew turnover by 90% in two (2) years.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Maintained agile, responsible organization with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Supported Managing Director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Played an integral role in long-term strategic planning efforts, using financial modeling techniques to project future performance accurately
Finance Manager
UTB 2004 Limited
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Presided over reduction of long overdue accounts by 80%.
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends.
- Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Prepared budgets, cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Finance Manager
Prism Group Of Companies
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Managed tracking of 2 offices and headquarters revenue, budgets and expenses.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics
Accountant
Davema Enterprises Limited
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports
- Assisted in the development of financial forecasts based on historical trends and current market conditions, supporting strategic planning initiatives within the organization
Finance Manager
Lets Go Travel
05.2004 - 06.2010
- Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Establishing financial policies, systems and controls
- Assisting and advising Managing Director where necessary in achieving Company's business objectives
- Engaged 30 employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Championed best practices in financial management through ongoing training programs for staff members
Accountant
Volcanoes Safaris (U) Limited
10.2003 - 04.2004
- Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping.
- Coordinating activities of Tours and Camps departments
- Supervision of all 85 accounting and administrative staff at Head Office, branches and Camps
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
Chief Accountant
Express Uganda Limited
03.1999 - 09.2003
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Supervised, motivated and developed staff within division
- Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
Strathmore University
Nairobi, KenyaHigh School Diploma -
Highway Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya 02.1987 - 11.1988
High School Diploma -
Upper Hill Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya 02.1983 - 11.1986
Certificate of Primary Education (CPE)
St George's Primary School
Nairobi, Kenya 01.1976 - 11.1982
Skills
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Strong Organizational and Management skills
Collaborative Leadership
Excellent written and spoken command of English language
General networking principles
Office systems management
Additional Information
REFERENCES :-
Mr. Isaiah Kojwang, General Manager, Holiday Express Hotel, Kampala, Uganda; P.O. Box 9923, Kampala; Tel: +256 772 669 218
Ms. Maureen Kakooza, Managing Director, Davema Travel Solutions Ltd, Kampala, Uganda; P.O. Box 2736, Kampala; Tel: +256 755 501 609
Mr. Khalid Mohamed, Mechanical Engineer, Roko Construction Company Limited, Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 773 186 183
Affiliations
Treasurer for the Association of Kenyans in Uganda
Public Relations Director of Rotary Club of Buziga, Kampala, Uganda
Timeline
Finance & Administration Manager
Davema Travel Solutions Ltd
01.2017 - Current
Finance Manager
UTB 2004 Limited
01.2014 - 12.2016
Finance Manager
Prism Group Of Companies
02.2011 - 12.2013
Accountant
Davema Enterprises Limited
07.2010 - 01.2011
Finance Manager
Lets Go Travel
05.2004 - 06.2010
Accountant
Volcanoes Safaris (U) Limited
10.2003 - 04.2004
Chief Accountant
Express Uganda Limited
03.1999 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
Highway Secondary School
02.1987 - 11.1988
High School Diploma -
Upper Hill Secondary School
02.1983 - 11.1986
Certificate of Primary Education (CPE)
St George's Primary School
01.1976 - 11.1982
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
Strathmore University