Shaban Abditam

CURRICULUM VITAE BIO DATA: Name : ABDITAM SHABAN Current Position : Current Work Station : Accountant Mpigi District Farmers Association Address : P.O. Box 53, Mpigi-Uganda Plot 254, Bukakala Road, Mpigi Town Council Contact : - / - E-mail Sex Nationality Residence : : : : -Male Ugandan Namagoma-Wakiso District/Kampala PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Results-driven Accountant and Client Servicing Professional with over 16 years of experience in financial management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at fostering strong client relationships, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with financial and operational standards. Skilled in data analysis, budgeting, and reporting with expertise in using financial software like QuickBooks and ERP systems. Seeking to leverage my analytical and project management skills in a client-facing role within a dynamic organization CORE COMPETENCIES:             Financial Management & Reporting Financial Budgeting & Forecasting Client Relationship Management Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Grant Management & Compliance Financial Analysis & Auditing Accounts Payables & Receivables Process Improvement Financial Software (QuickBooks, ERPs) Team Leadership & Training Data Analytics & Market Research Reporting & Compliance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Position : Accountant (Finance and Admin) Employer : Mpigi District Farmers Association Period: Feb 2013- To date Mpigi Town Council-Mpigi District-Uganda Duties and Responsibilities:  Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, donors, and partners through regular updates and communication.  Managed financial planning, reporting, and grant administration for multiple donor-funded projects, ensuring compliance and transparency.  Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines and deliverables.  Addressed client concerns and managed expectations throughout project lifecycles.  Developed financial reports and analyses to guide decision-making and project execution.  Led procurement processes, contract negotiations, and financial audits. Achievements:  Improved grant compliance and reporting accuracy, leading to increased donor confidence and funding.  Reduced operational costs by streamlining financial processes and negotiating favorable terms with vendors. Position : Finance and Grant Officer-Volunteer Employer : Upcycle Impact Tours Plot139, Namilyango Village , P.O. Box 3772 Kampala-Uganda Period : Jan 2022- To Date Duties and Responsibilities:          Managed the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. Coordinated audits and ensured compliance with financial policies and procedures. Prepared financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to aid decision-making. Support orientation of new team members, from policies, computer use, and Outlook use among others. Support the board human resource committee during recruitment process including drafting contracts, preparing files of applicants, drafting call for Job Avenue among others. Prepare and maintain spreadsheets to support documentation and people/finance reporting. Acted as the primary liaison between stakeholders, clients, & project teams, ensuring smooth execution of initiatives. Assisted in proposal writing and financial planning to secure project funding. Monitored project budgets and provided timely reports on financial performance. Achievements:      Helped in proposal writing and financial pitching to donors leading to securing funds. Provide timely financial reporting and filling of accountabilities. Developed the financial manual and setting up sound accounting system/internal controls. Successfully implemented a new financial system that improved efficiency and accuracy in reporting. Strengthened financial controls, reducing the risk of mismanagement and fraud. Position : Tax Accountant Employer : Abaine-Buregyeya & Co. Advocates P.O. Box 3772 Kampala-Uganda Period : Jan 2012- Dec 2012 Roles and Responsibilities: • Prepare tax returns, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports as well as track tax returns. Assess and research difficult tax issues to identify solutions & forecast tax predictions to senior managers. Manage and maintain the company’s tax database by regularly updating it. Ensure firm complies with regulations by forwarding required information to URA and KCCA. • • • Offer support and guidance during internal and external audits. Prepare regularly accurate quarterly, annual tax reports and recommend tax strategies that align with business goals • • Achievements or skills gained: • Basics development of court documents and remuneration and taxation of costs during billing of costs in respect of different suits including civil suits. • Gained skills in filling returns and making payments for various taxes. Position : Research Consultant Employer : S.W Stationers & Enterprise Period : Jan 2008- Dec 2011 Plot 29, Mbogo Road, Kibuli, Kampala Uganda Roles and Responsibilities: • TIN Registration for clients & filing of returns, Company, NGO, CBO and Cooperative registration. • Business plan formulation, research proposal & grant writing and strategic plan making. • General Secretarial duties and assist students in dissertation writing for all levels including Masters. • LAN Networking of computers and computer repair & maintenance. • Ensuring monthly payment of local tax, trading license and utilities payments. • Ensuring proper record keeping and procurement of goods and services for the enterprise. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: YEAR INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION 2023 Institute of Certified Public Accountants (U) Level 1 ongoing Kololo(Uganda) - Makerere University Kampala-Uganda Bachelors of Commerce-Finance - Kibibi Senior Secondary School Mpigi-Uganda. Uganda Advance Certificate of Education - Ituru High School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES: YEAR INSTITUTION 2020 Achievers Professional Trainers Makerere University Primary Schools Opposite Kubiri round-about P.O.Box 33916, Kampala, Uganda AWARD Certificate in Grant management training & 2020 Certificate in Advance excel training Budgeting & preparation of financial reports 2019 National Social Security Fund Plot 1 Pilkington Road, Workers House, 14th Floor, Kampala-Uganda NSSF Financial Intelligence Program 2017 RBM Systems Consult Ltd Certificate in QuickBooks Accounting Software Access Building, Plot 241 Rubaga Rd, and trained in SAP usage Kampala, Uganda, Makerere, Central Region 2016 Institute of Certified Public Accountants (U) Certificate on NGO Seminar Financial Plot 42,46 and 48 Bukoto Street, Kololo(U) Reporting framework for NGO’s, Role of Accountant in Fundraising, taxation & implementation of NGO Act 2016 KEY PROJECTS:  Grants Management. Managed multiple donor-funded projects including World Bank funded, US Uganda Mission, International Donors-Vi Agroforestry, UNDP among others, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and optimizing fund utilization.  Financial Systems Implementation. Led the implementation of a financial management system, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in reporting and technically backstopping new grantees for Vi Agroforestry including Gomba, Bugiri and Wakiso District Farmers’ Association on donor reporting requirements, due diligence processes and use of QuickBooks in financial reporting.  Capacity Building. As part of the senior management team and head of finance department, conducted training sessions on financial management for project staff, improving financial literacy and accountability. TECHNICAL SKILLS:         Financial Software: QuickBooks, ERPs Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Advanced excel, Word, PowerPoint) Data Analysis Tools-SPSS, Advanced excel etc Financial Reporting Tools and Monitoring tools-Escalar, Devi Indicator etc Writing & Editing skills. Persuasion & Storytelling and research & adaptability skills. Marketing & Branding. Time management and client communication. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:  Member, Makerere University Business School Finance Association.  Member, Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE)  Scholar, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) COMPUTER SKILLS: • Efficient & proficient computer skills including MS Office packages including word and advanced excel. • Competent in PowerPoint. Internet usage competence and skills in using accounting packages/ERP systems including QuickBooks, SAP, Tally and data entry software. LANGUAGE PROFIENCY: PROFECIENCY WRITTEN SPOKEN READING LISTENING English Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Kiswahili Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Nubian Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Arabic Fai Fair Fair Fair Luganda Good Fair Good Good INTERESTS AND HOBBIES: • Academic writing, freelance and research work • Reading motivational materials, novels, newspapers and financial journals. • Networking and voluntary work. • Engaging in intellectual debates. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Co- founder/Finance & Grants Officer Upcycle Impact Tours Aim: Sustainable Tourism Email:-REFEREES: 1. Mrs. Nabbumba Stella Coordinator Mpigi District Farmers Association Plot 245 Bukakala Road Tel; - Email:- 2. Co-Founder/CFO Gewuza Foundation Aim: Empowering people through sustainable solutions Email:-2. Mr. Kavuma Johnmary Chairperson Upcycle Impact Tours Plot 139, Mayembe upper, Mpigi Town Council Tel; -/ - Email:- 3. Mr. Mugoya Sulaiman Managing Partner Mugoya & Associates Certified Public Accountant Tel; - Email:-