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Ritah Manga

Ritah Manga

Kampala,Central

Summary

Finance professional (BSc Accounting & Finance, ACCA student) with 3+ years’ experience delivering payroll, VAT returns, management accounts, and reconciliations for SMEs. Achieved a 70% reduction in invoice processing errors and improved aged receivables by up to 30% through structured credit control and month-end procedures. Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel, ensuring compliant, accurate, and efficient financial operations for UK clients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Support Executive

SmartPA
Edinburgh, UK
06.2023 - Current
  • Manage bookkeeping and payroll for over 8 SME clients across the care and service sectors.
  • Process monthly payroll and pension submissions with 100% UK regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare and file VAT returns accurately and on schedule.
  • Reduced aged debt by 30% within 6 months by implementing structured monthly credit control processes.
  • Shortened reconciliation turnaround time by 40% through standardised month-end procedures.
  • Reduced invoice processing errors by 70% by introducing validation controls and automation templates.
  • Review management accounts and provide financial insights to business owners to support decision-making.

Finance and Administration Manager

Wingersoft Technologies Ltd
Kampala
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed the full finance function, including AP/AR, payroll, VAT, pensions, and compliance.
  • Produced monthly financial reports and variance analysis for budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Reduced outstanding receivables by 20–30% within six months through structured debt recovery procedures.
  • Reduced aged receivables by 15–25% within 3 months.
  • Streamlined payroll processing, reducing processing time by 30%.
  • Supported external audits and ensured IFRS-compliant reporting.
  • Improved reporting accuracy through structured reconciliation processes.
  • Strengthened accounts receivable processes, improving cash flow visibility.
  • Achieved 100% on-time statutory filings, with zero penalties.
  • Prepared monthly management accounts and performance reports for leadership.

Audit Junior

Mamm and Associates
Kampala
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in audit engagements for SMEs across multiple sectors.
  • Conducted substantive testing on receivables, payables, and cash accounts.
  • Evaluated internal controls and identified risk areas.
  • Reviewed financial statements for IFRS compliance.
  • Contributed to audit reports and management recommendations.

Education

UACE - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

Kawempe Muslim Secondary School
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Kyambogo University
06.2020

ACCA - ACCA

ACCA
03.2026

Internal Auditing-Fundamentals - Internal Auditing

Alison
01.2023

Skills

Accounting systems and tools

Xero QuickBooks Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) Google Sheets Payroll software Online banking platforms Wise, Stripe, and payment platforms

Core financial processes

Bookkeeping Accounts Payable and Receivable Bank and balance sheet reconciliations Month-end close Management Accounts VAT returns Payroll and Pension Submissions Credit control Cash flow monitoring Accruals and prepayments

Compliance and controls

IFRS exposure Statutory Filings UK Payroll Compliance Internal controls Audit Support Financial Reporting

Report Operations and Admin

Calendar and Executive SupportInbox and Document ManagementCRM systemsCloud-based accounting Process Documentation Virtual collaboration (Zoom, Teams, Slack)

Professional skills

High attention to detailConfidentiality and Data ProtectionStakeholder communicationTime management Process Optimisation Problem-solving

Certification

  • Internal Auditing - Fundamentals of Internal Auditing, Alison, 2023-01-01

Languages

English
Swahili

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

www.linkedin.com/in/ritah-manga-187989189

References

  • Alfred Anwangkane, Mamm and Associates, alfanwangkane@gmail.com
  • Namono Jaliah, British High Commission, jaliahsubira@gmail.com
  • Patience Uwera, SmartPA, patience@smart-pa.com

Custom Section

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Timeline

Business Support Executive

SmartPA
06.2023 - Current

Finance and Administration Manager

Wingersoft Technologies Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2023

Audit Junior

Mamm and Associates
02.2020 - 01.2022

UACE - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education

Kawempe Muslim Secondary School

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Kyambogo University

ACCA - ACCA

ACCA

Internal Auditing-Fundamentals - Internal Auditing

Alison
Ritah Manga