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Uejaa Uejakojao Mberirua

Operations, Accounting And Finance
Windhoek

Summary

Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 22 years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control. . Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

FNB Group Operations
11.2015 - Current
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
  • Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.

Team Leader

FNB, Windhoek Admin Centre
08.2011 - 10.2015
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers
  • Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs
  • Enhanced communication strategies, ensuring clear and timely information exchange within team and with clients

Accounting Officer

FNB Unit Trust
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review process
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls

Retail Banking Accounting officer

First National Bank Head Office
12.2007 - 07.2010
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review process
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of a new sectors FNB Agri, FNB Tourism and FNB Unit Trust.
  • Conducted variance analysis comparing actual results against budgets, identifying potential issues early for management intervention
  • Supported management in strategic planning efforts by providing relevant financial data and forecasting future performance trends
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations

Departmental Head

First National Bank
02.2006 - 11.2007
  • i Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

Check Clerk Official

First National Bank
08.2002 - 01.2006
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment
  • Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment
  • Increased accuracy in financial reporting by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts
  • Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties

Education

Skills

Month-end reporting

Staff Training and Development

AP and AR management

Financial Reporting

Bank Reconciliation

Staff Management

Financial Data Analysis

Operations and Process Management

Meticulous attention to detail

General Ledger Management

Financial statements expertise

Planning and coordination

Computer Experience

  • Ms Word for Windows
  • Excel for Windows
  • PowerPoint
  • Power BI
  • Outlook
  • Computerized Accounting Pastel and Accpac
  • Hogan , Oracle and Fusion

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Monthly review of cashbooks, bank reconciliation and General Ledger maintenance of all the branches. Compilation of the summary expenditures monthly, Responsible for variance reports and liaison with line manager’s for reasons and explanations of variances, Budget preparations and procedures, Update and maintenance of the budget for all the branches and business units. Preparing of monthly financial reports including the Exco pack reports. Liaison with internal and external auditors of the various departments under auditing. of the stationary department for the FNB group
  • Day to day operations, administrative functions, FDE Processing, Balancing Official, Salary transfers, Outstanding Transaction Processing, Unpaid
  • Fixed Asset register, capitalization and maintenance.

Summary Core Competencies

  • Financial Management
  • Cash Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Cost Reductions
  • Financial Modelling
  • Auditing
  • Internal Controls
  • Corporate Governance
  • Taxation
  • Risk Management
  • Good Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Oriented
  • Team Player

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 77092900085
  • Citizenship: Namibian
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 09/29/1977
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Olivia Hamukuaja, Head of Operations, Shared Services Segment , FNB Namibia Ltd mobile (+264) 81 431 8191
  • Charlton Jansen, Finance Manager , Group Operations, FNB Namibia Ltd mobile (+264) 81 238 3612
  • Doreen Maasdorp, Manager Administration , FNB Namibia Ltd mobile (+264) 81 122 0714
  • Bertha Njembo , National Council of Higher Education (+264) 81 432 3290

Accomplishments

  • Account Reconciliation Committee Member (2016-2019)

(Drafted the Internal controls and frame work.)

  • Council of Higher Education (NCHE) Namibia

Review Panel - Industry Representative/ Programme accreditation

NUST _ Bachelor of Business Management Honours (NQF Level8) 2019

UNAM _ School of Accounting 2022


Timeline

Accounting Manager

FNB Group Operations
11.2015 - Current

Team Leader

FNB, Windhoek Admin Centre
08.2011 - 10.2015

Accounting Officer

FNB Unit Trust
03.2011 - 06.2011

Retail Banking Accounting officer

First National Bank Head Office
12.2007 - 07.2010

Departmental Head

First National Bank
02.2006 - 11.2007

Check Clerk Official

First National Bank
08.2002 - 01.2006

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