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REBECCA LUYIGA

REBECCA LUYIGA

Framingham,MA

Summary

I am a motivated accountant proficient in MS Office and accounting software. Bringing several years of hands-on experience managing payroll functions and maintaining accounts payables. Independent and self-motivated team player possessing outstanding mathematics and analytical abilities. Also, a passionate caregiver.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Care giver

Care with care homehealth care
Shrewsbury, USA
05.2024 - Current
  • Helping seniors to get cleaned up.
  • Reminding Clients to take their medication.
  • Doing light housekeeping for the seniors.
  • Offering companionship to the clients.
  • Providing guidance to the clients when needed.

Caregiver

One on One home health INC
Dedam, USA
06.2023 - Current
  • Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care requirements.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • Documented daily activities and observations in client care records accurately.

Accountant

Solarwave AB Limited
Kampala, Uganda
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw monthly financial reconciliations ensuring accuracy of accounts.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual audits and coordinated with auditors.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.

Volunteer

Internationale Jugendgemeinschaftsdienste
Berlin, Germany
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Company Overview: www.ijgd.de
  • Taking care of children with and without disabilities: I have been able to extend more help needed for the wellbeing of the children in the Kindergarten.
  • Taking care of adults with Disabilities: In addition to the above I was able to extend more help to the people with disabilities which was also a great experience.
  • Helping with cultural events organization. This has created unity among different kinds of people.
  • Leading of the different work camps. In doing this, different views have been shared to solve social and some cultural differences.
  • Www.ijgd.de

Accountant

DSN International Ltd.
Kampala, Uganda
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: www.dsn.int.com.
  • Participate in planning and budgeting for the regional office funds by maintaining individual activity lines and reporting in line with departmental guidelines and targets.
  • Payments: I supported the payment processes of supplier invoices, including the receipt of invoices, invoice bookings, and payments through cash, checks, and electronic funds transfers.
  • Taxes: Ensure that all the statutory taxes, such as NSSF, VAT, PAYE, and withholding taxes, are withheld and paid accordingly, including monthly return filing and other issues related to the Uganda Revenue Authority.
  • Asset Management: Company asset depreciation, reconciliations based on the company policy.
  • Financial forecast and risk analysis: This was meant to predict the state of the business's finances.
  • Www.dsn.int.com
  • Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.

Accountant

Bata Shoe Company (U)Ltd.
Kampala, Uganda
07.2017 - 05.2018

Company Overview: www.bata.co.ug

  • Monitoring field staff advances at the station and reconciling advance ledgers.
  • Supplier aging report, preparing and writing up checks for the approved payment requisitions with adequate supporting documentation, in line with contracts, legal timelines, and organizational payment procedures for onward submission to the executive director for signing.
  • Cash flow and petty cash management, cash counting on every closure of the month. This helped to prevent the loss of money and provided a valuable insight into the overall health of the business.
  • Administering payrolls: This helped to ensure legislation compliance and correct payment to the company’s employees.
  • Reconciliation: Central warehouse stock reconciliations (stock receivings and dispatches), and other general ledger reconciliations, especially cash and bank accounts, as well as other accounts like suppliers' and debtors' ledgers.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.

Accounts Assistant

Bata Shoe Company (U)Ltd.
Kampala, Uganda
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes for Bata Shoe Company.
  • Assisted in preparing financial reports and reconciliations monthly.
  • Coordinated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies efficiently.
  • Reconciling various expenditure reports and other general ledger accounts to source documents.
  • Maintained accurate records of transactions and customer accounts.
  • Conducted data entry for financial transactions and documentation into the Accounts Systems(Adonis and Coins)
  • Conducted asset verification with the help of the treasury accountant. By doing this, it helped to keep track of the company's assets and avoid any misuse.

Education

Bachelor (Hons) - Commerce

Makerere University
Kampala, U
01.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

Kitante Hill School
Kampala, Ug
12-2012

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Caltec Academy Makerere
Kampala, Uganda
01.2010

Primary Leaving Examination -

Buganda Road Primary School
Kampala, Uganda
01.2006

Skills

  • Numerical skills
  • Time management
  • Recordkeeping accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Customer relations
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team-oriented
  • Account reconciliation
  • Asset management
  • Data analysis
  • Ability to interpret finance policies
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations
  • Professional judgment
  • Attention to detail
  • Intercultural competence
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ethical standards
  • Experience in computerized accounting packages that is to say,Tally, Adonis,Coins,QuickBooks and Oracle

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/07/93
  • Gender: FEMALE
  • Nationality: UGANDAN

References

  • Mr. NAKACWA PHIONAH, SUPERVISOR, CARE WITH CARE HOMEHEALTH CARE, 560 BOSTON TURNPIKE, SUITE2, +1(857)222-2317
  • Mr. RAYMOND MUGERWA, ONE ON ONE SUPERVISOR, +1(978)501-9132, RAYMONDMUGERWA21@GMAIL.COM

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Swimming
  • Reading

Accomplishments

  • Bachelors of Commerce Award.
  • Leadership Certifications

Languages

German
Limited
Swahili
Elementary
Luganda
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Care giver

Care with care homehealth care
05.2024 - Current

Caregiver

One on One home health INC
06.2023 - Current

Accountant

Solarwave AB Limited
03.2021 - 03.2022

Volunteer

Internationale Jugendgemeinschaftsdienste
09.2019 - 02.2021

Accountant

DSN International Ltd.
06.2018 - 08.2019

Accountant

Bata Shoe Company (U)Ltd.
07.2017 - 05.2018

Accounts Assistant

Bata Shoe Company (U)Ltd.
06.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor (Hons) - Commerce

Makerere University

Some College (No Degree) - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

Kitante Hill School

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Caltec Academy Makerere

Primary Leaving Examination -

Buganda Road Primary School
REBECCA LUYIGA