DENIS TABU
Kampala
Summary
Dynamic finance and audit professional with extensive experience in risk management and compliance oversight. Developed risk-based audit plans and compliance tools that improved transparency and accountability, while leading training initiatives to enhance team capabilities in financial reporting and donor compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit & Compliance Officer
PEARL ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented risk-based audit plans across business operations.
- Established and maintained the company risk register and facilitated periodic risk reviews.
- Conducted compliance audits and internal control assessments to identify operational and financial risks.
- Improved internal control effectiveness by approximately 75% through enhanced audit procedures and process reviews.
- Led fraud risk assessments and investigative audits.
- Developed compliance tools, SOPs, and monitoring frameworks to improve transparency and accountability.
- Delivered compliance and risk management training to departmental teams.
Senior Financial Accountant
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS)
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Managed financial transactions, project disbursements, and advances across multiple operational locations.
- Administered financial reporting for programs exceeding USD 6 million annually.
- Ensured compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and statutory requirements.
- Supported budget development, grant administration, and sub-award management processes.
- Coordinated external audits and implemented recommendations.
- Designed financial and logistics reporting tools that significantly reduced reporting timelines.
- Led risk management and compliance training initiatives for program teams.
- Reduced monthly reporting timelines by introducing improved financial reporting and bookkeeping tools.
Regional Finance & Administration Officer
GOAL Uganda
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports and reconciliations.
- Supported annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Managed cash flow forecasting and financial monitoring for donor-funded programs.
- Administered vendor payments and procurement-related financial transactions.
- Ensured timely remittance of statutory obligations and payroll-related taxes.
- Supported internal and external audits.
- Coordinated recruitment, induction, and HR compliance activities.
- Implemented financial management systems that improved reporting efficiency by approximately 50%.
- Successfully strengthened financial controls and reporting processes across multiple donor-funded projects.
Finance Coordinator Assistant
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Oversaw financial documentation, supplier payments, payroll processing, and statutory reporting to maintain accuracy.
- Contributed to budget monitoring and financial reporting to enhance financial oversight.
- Ensured adherence to internal controls and financial procedures.
- Facilitated financial operations and ensured donor compliance through diligent support.
- Maintained accounting records and supported multi-location bookkeeping reviews.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Risk Management
Uganda Management Institute
Kampala, Uganda11-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda06-2012
Skills
- Internal audit processes
- Compliance auditing
- Audit risk and compliance
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Fraud risk assessment strategies
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory auditing
- Internal controls implementation
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Bank reconciliations
- Fixed asset management
- Tax compliance management
- Audit coordination and support
- Compliance review
- Supplier risk evaluation
- Enterprise risk management
- Policy development and enforcement
- Process improvement initiatives
- Financial systems expertise
- Microsoft Excel (advanced) proficiency
- Office Suite proficiency
- Team leadership skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Finance and accounting expertise
- Office Suite proficiency
Additional Information
Eligible for international opportunities in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, Grants Management, and Operations., Experienced working within multicultural and donor-funded environments., Available upon request: References.
Phone
+256, 772 456413
Leadership And Achievements
- Deputy Finance Minister, UMI Guild Union
- MBA Class President
- Member, Constitution Formulation Committee
- Undergraduate Research Travel Grant Recipient
- Dean's List Recognition (Two Academic Semesters)
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
Accomplishments
- President MBA Class, 2019/2022
- Deputy Finance Minister, UMI Guild Union, 2021
- Member of MUCEESA Constitution Formulation Committee 2011
- Dean’s list two Semesters 2008 and 2011
- Undergraduate Research Travel Grant 2010
Affiliations
- President Page 256 Library, Publishing, and Reading
- Author, The DNA Diaries
Timeline
Internal Audit & Compliance Officer
PEARL ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD
07.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Financial Accountant
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS)
11.2020 - 03.2024
Regional Finance & Administration Officer
GOAL Uganda
03.2018 - 11.2020
Finance Coordinator Assistant
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
04.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Business Administration - Risk Management
Uganda Management Institute
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Makerere University