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ALEXANDRA KALENDA

ACCOUNTANT
Cairo

Summary

Accomplished Financial Attaché at Uganda Embassy Cairo, Egypt, with expertise in financial transaction processing and compliance. Successfully facilitated the rollout of the Integrated Financial Management System to 59 local governments. Known for a positive attitude and teamwork, leveraging strong computer skills to enhance financial operations and reporting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Attaché

Uganda Embassy Egypt
09.2021 - 09.2025
  • Financial Transaction Processing: Handling invoices, receipts, and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
  • Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and generating reports for analysis and audit purposes.
  • Compliance and Control: Ensuring all financial transactions adhere to established procedures, regulations, and contractual obligations.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting with the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
  • Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with banking authorities, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support to the finance team, including data entry, filing, and record-keeping.
  • Problem Solving: Addressing unforeseen issues and adapting to changing circumstances within the financial operations.

Accountant

Ministry Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provide technical support to the assigned users of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Systems across the Government of Uganda (GOU).
  • Participated in the rollout of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), the GOU central payment system to 59 Local governments.
  • Uploaded and amended supplier/employee master data onto the IFMS.


Education

Certified Public Accountant - Accounting

Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda
Kampala
04.2001 -

BBA - Accounting

Makerere University
Kampala
04.2001 -

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Customer service

Timeline

Financial Attaché

Uganda Embassy Egypt
09.2021 - 09.2025

Accountant

Ministry Of Finance, Planning And Economic Development
05.2018 - 08.2021

Certified Public Accountant - Accounting

Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda
04.2001 -

BBA - Accounting

Makerere University
04.2001 -
ALEXANDRA KALENDAACCOUNTANT