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Dalhousie UniversitySenior Finance Manager - Reporting to the Senior Program Director
Oct. 2025Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaAs Senior Finance Manager with the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) — a globally recognized marine research platform supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) — I oversee a $70M+ multi-year operating budget supporting international research and infrastructure development. Reporting to the Senior Program Director, I provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring sound fiscal governance, transparency, and long-term sustainability across OTN’s global initiatives. Key Areas of Leadership & Expertise: Strategic financial planning and execution for large-scale, research-driven organizations. Oversight of operational budgets, payroll, and institutional accounts with multi-million-dollar accountability. Development of financial strategies, risk management frameworks, and internal audit processes. Preparation of financial reports for funders, governance councils, and senior leadership. Forecasting, variance analysis, and cost optimization to support data-driven decision-making. Supervision and mentorship of financial administration teams. Stakeholder engagement and collaboration with academic, governmental, and research partners. Expertise in financial systems, reporting automation, and digital collaboration tools (e.g., Asana). Core Competencies: Financial Strategy | Research Finance | Budget Development | Grant & Fund Management | Forecasting & Analysis | Governance & Reporting | Team Leadership | Risk & Compliance | Process Optimization | Executive Advisory | CPA/MBA Assets
Dalhousie UniversityFinancial Analyst - Reporting to Director of Finance
Aug. 2024 - Oct. 2025Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaKey Responsibilities: Develop, update, and improve budget and financial reporting templates to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Assist in the preparation of financial reports, ensuring they align with organizational standards and requirements. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with various departments to gather necessary financial information and ensure accurate reporting. Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations. Provide support during audits and other financial reviews. Assist in the creation and maintenance of financial models and forecasts. Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required. Credit cards financial transactions verification. Assist with journal posting for research project accounts. CFREF(Canada First Research Excellence Fund) policy compliance reviews.
Mildmay UgandaHospital Accountant/Head of Finance
Feb. 2022 - Aug. 2023Kampala, Central Region, UgandaKEY RESULTS AREAS FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Manage all Hospital revenue streams and ensuring completeness and accuracy Manage all Hospital Receivables and ensure adherence to debt management practices as per finance policy Ensure a good inventory management practice for the Hospital Check all financial payments in accordance with financial and other related policies Ensure a strong treasury management system for the Hospital that is able to generate a good return on investment and safeguard funds from wastage and loss Review all accounting entries for validity, accuracy and relevancy before they are posted in the financial system for report generation Develop Hospital financial models that guide management in decision making Budget monitoring for all hospital key transactions: Grants, Projects Never Die, UK AID, Fundraising and other non-grant income FINANCIAL PLANNING AND STRATEGY Support comprehensive financial planning and its implementation to ensure growth of the hospital business in line with Master plan and strategic plans for Hospital Support Annual and Strategic hospital operational plans Develop the required financial reports of hospital Timely Preparation, dissemination, and interpretation of all Hospital financial reports Provide technical assistance to line director, business, and hospital administrator to facilitate business growth Conduct relevant reviews of financial processes and their outputs in liaison with business unit heads CAPACITY BUILDING, LEADING MOTIVATED TEAMS & COLLABORATIONS PROMOTING EXECUTION EXCELLENCE FOR BUSINESS GROWTH Keep abreast with key hospital business enablers: Quality management system, Comprehensive marketing framework, Customer first culture and Leadership development as part of meaningful orientation, integration of these MUg business drivers in your work culture Promoting and participation in Hospital partnerships Ensure a conducive, health and safe working environment for the hospital finance teams
Grays Uganda LimitedSenior Accountant
Jul. 2016 - Mar. 2020KampalaMaintaining generals ledgers, monthly management reports, review of journals entries, receivables and payables management, filling of statutory returns & payments, bank reconciliations, training and mentoring junior staff, contract management, payroll preparation, imports/exports clearance, digitalisation of business processes, fleet supervision
Lifelink Hospital NamugongoAccountant
Jul. 2014 - Jun. 2016KampalaMaintaining general ledgers, reviewing journal entries, performing variance analysis, supporting financial and tax audits, training and mentoring junior staff, documenting and monitoring internal controls, payroll preparation
Goodwill Polyclinic (U) LtdOperations Manager
Jan. 2013 - Jun. 2014Kampala/GuluResponsible for optimum general operations of the Polyclinic for both Kampala and Gulu branch
Vantage Communications (U) LtdConsultant
May. 2012 - Dec. 2012Bukoto, KampalaTax Consultant, Business Plans-financial projections, Payroll and Financial Reports
Waulizt Consulting, Juba South SudanTrainer/Lecturer
Feb. 2012 - May. 2012Juba, South SudanLecturing students taking professional courses in Accountancy, ACCA and CPA. Specialised in areas of Management Accounting, Quantitative Methods and Business Economics
Goodwill Distributors (U) LtdFinance Manager/Sales In-charge
Oct. 2007 - Dec. 2011Kampala, Central Region, UgandaStaff management, Cash and risk management, Accounting and financial controls, Leading, Management reporting, Budgeting, statutory returns management, sales team recruitments, sales team management, sales route designed and supervision. Purchase order management and delivery, fleet management, customer relationship management, Keys accounts management, marketing budgeting and management, brand activation supervision, branding supervision
UPHOLD (Uganda Program for Human and Holistic Development)Finance and Administrative Assistant
Jul. 2006 - Feb. 2007Tracked grants issued to LG and CSOs hand in hand with monthly/quarterly expense Reporting submitted by the grantees. Followed up with grantees who have not submitted their monthly and quarterly reports. Comparing grantees report expenses to the finding provided and review with FAO the inconsistencies and proposed corrective measures Provided assistant as required to help grantees with their monthly/ Quarterly request and reporting. Provided back up support to disbursement of funds, administration and any other work that may be assigned from time to time.
Uganda Telecommunications Corporation LimitedCashier/Regional Accountant
Aug. 2003 - Jun. 2005- Receipting cash and banking - Comprehensive cash management - Bank Reconciliation on a monthly basis - Revenue Management - Supervising nine Points of Sales - Auditing nine points of Sales - Budgeting for the region - Handling customer complaints on financial issues
Kenfreight (U) LtdExports Assistant
Apr. 2002 - Aug. 2003Responsible for loading of exports cargo, documents processing with Revenue Authority and dispatch of cargo to it destination
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