Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Timeline
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Ritah Namuwooya

Sutton,United Kingdom

Summary

Driven professional with talent for fostering team collaboration and knack for strategic planning, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in conflict resolution and employee development, consistently creating positive work environments. Committed to delivering meaningful organizational improvements and employee satisfaction in People manager role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Financial Consultant

Standard Bank Limited
, Uganda
11.2021 - 03.2025
  • Processed customer transactions promptly and minimizing waiting times.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts.
  • Lodged cases on daily basis using Sales Force System.
  • Learnt more about customer's financial needs and recommended rightful bank products.
  • Identified sales opportunities and refer customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Responded to customer inquiries regarding account balances and transaction history.
  • Processed transfers for customers such as Internal Account Transfers, Electronic Funds Transfers and Real Time Gross Settlement promptly.
  • Educated customers on how to use banking websites and mobile apps such as mobile banking and Flexi pay.
  • Followed up on customer complaints and provide solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activities in line with bank security policies.
  • Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
  • Brought new customers on board through cross selling different bank products such as Comprehensive motor insurance, Savings and insurance accounts.
  • Serviced both ATM and Cash and Deposit Machine to ensure customer demands are met and as well as issuing out ATM cards to rightful customers.

Achievements.

  • Customer Satisfaction Excellence: Achieved 20% increase in customer satisfaction scores by efficiently resolving customer issues within branch.
  • Sales Achievement Award: Contributed to 10% increase in branch sales through effective cross-selling of bank products to customers.
  • Perfect Audit Record: Maintained perfect record during internal audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy in vault operations.

Data Entrant Officer

DFCU Bank - Namanve Branch
Kampala / Namanve , Uganda
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Retrieved data and handled confidential information.
  • Required to input data into system.
  • Sorted and organized data.
  • Updated existing data.
  • Reviewed data to find errors.

Achievements

  • Maintained high accuracy rate of 98%.
  • Trained new team members on data validation procedures and processes increasing overall team productivity.
  • Entered and maintained accurate customer data within banking systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Processed high volume of transactions efficiently of 1500 records weekly, contributing to seamless banking operations and enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline data entry procedures, resulting in improved workflow and reduced processing time.
  • Assisted in training new staff on data entry protocols and best practices, fostering knowledgeable and capable team environment.
  • Reviewed data for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures as necessary.
  • Managed confidential customer information with utmost discretion, adhering to data protection policies and procedures.
  • Supported various administrative tasks, including preparing reports and maintaining organized electronic and physical filing systems.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss process improvements and share insights on data management challenges and solutions.

Accounts Assistant / Intern

Uganda Allied Health Examination Board
Kampala / Mityana, Uganda
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Prepared Accounts reports.
  • Verified student’s receipts that were presented to Accounts Department.
  • Provided administrative support to senior accountant.
  • Posted journals for students on daily basis.
  • Created ledgers for new students using Tally system.

Achievements

  • Posted over 50 journals on a daily basis.
  • Coordinated with departments to gather and verify financial data for accurate reporting.
  • Processed invoices and payments while ensuring timely and accurate transactions by 90%.
  • Conducted reconciliations of accounts to identify discrepancies and propose solutions.
  • Provided administrative support to senior accountants by organizing schedules and prioritizing tasks.

Data Supervisor / Evening Shift

Ministry of Health
, Uganda
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Managed a team of data entrants and ensured top accuracy of all entries.
  • Checked accounts of the data entrants and confirmed that all the work had been entered correctly.
  • Sorted all the forms according to respective districts, sub counties, parishes and villages.
  • Reviewed all the work that had been entered into the database and confirmed accuracy.
  • Collected and returned household registration and distribution forms to the inventory.
  • Accounted for the number of household distribution forms placed under my custody.

Bank Teller

Standard Bank Limited
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Ensured that all laid down procedures and policies regarding the handling cash were adhered to.
  • Ensured that own cash holding were kept within prescribed limits.
  • Counted and balanced cash daily.
  • Reported all differences in cash daily.
  • Ensured that no authorized items were held as cash.

PSFU Associate

Private Sector Foundation Uganda
, Uganda
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Participated in preparations of COMESA Business forum.
  • Registered COMESA participants and exhibitors as well following up on their Confirmations and accreditation.
  • Provided technical support in sending out personalized emails to various companies.
  • Liaised with COMESA business forum coordinator to compile a list of all COMESA Forum participants for accreditation.

SACCO Associate

Busimbi Sub County Mityana/ Saving and Credit Co-operative Uganda
Kampala / Mityana, Uganda
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Registered interested participants who wanted to join SACCO.
  • Provided source of fair loans and reasonable rates of interest.
  • Promoted welfare and economic interests of members.
  • Assisted members to undertake income generating activities through provision of Credit facilities.
  • Educated community on benefits of SACCO.

Achievements

  • Managed over 20 customer calls per day.
  • Increased sales by 10%.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance member engagement and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff on customer service and operational procedures.
  • Provided expert advice to members on various savings and loan products available.
  • Monitored and evaluated member feedback to identify areas for improvement.
  • Worked on special projects as assigned leading to successful completion before deadlines.
  • Took minutes at board meetings to keep accurate records.
  • Liaised with clients to enhance business relationships.

Education

Masters of Science - Accounting and Finance

Makerere University Business School
01.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor’s Degree - Development Economics

Makerere University
01.2009 - 01.2012

A-Levels - History, Economics, Geography and Divinity

Trinity College Nabbingo
Kampala / Uganda
01.2007 - 01.2008

GCSEs - Economics, physics, Maths, Physics, Geography, Chemistry etc

St. Joseph’s S.S.S Naggalama
Kampala / Uganda
01.2003 - 01.2006

Primary Leaving Examinations - Science, Maths, Geography, Social studies

St. Mary Kevin primary school
Kampala / Uganda
01.1996 - 01.2002

Skills

  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Effective leadership to manage teams and projects
  • Risk control and Management
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Ability to motivate and provide constructive feedback
  • Financial software applications usage
  • Cross cultural management
  • Knowledge of financial markets
  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Excellent Customer Service

Accomplishments

  • Volunteering has provided me with a hands on experience in various fields, helping me to develop practical and transferable skills like teamwork, communication, organization and problem solving.
  • Volunteering has allowed me to meet and connect with new people from different backgrounds, expanding my network of contacts.
  • Volunteering has also boosted my confidence and self-esteem especially at community outreach held.
  • Volunteering has also helped me to make a positive difference to the community while helping others provide a strong sense of personal achievement and purpose.
  • Volunteering has provided me with high quality training, allowing me to learn new skills that can be used both professionally and personally.

References

References available upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

Making friends, travelling and meeting new people, Continuous Learning. Dedicated to lifelong learning and staying abreast of the latest trends in finance, Investment and Accounting., Reading bank related news and books., Volunteering.

Volunteer Experience

  • Africa Advocacy Foundation, VAWG Services Volunteer, United Kingdom, 2025-04 up to date, Support women and girls of African background in London who are victims of domestic violence and harmful cultural practices including female genital mutilation., Provide emotional support and casework administration services for individuals and their families., Facilitate support groups for survivors., Participate in outreach programmes like hypertension awareness in communities through promoting regular blood pressure checks at different community centres working in hand with NHS UK., Temporary Charity Worker.
  • Office of the Prime Minister-Department of Refugees-Uganda, Volunteer, Uganda, 2019-10-02, 2020-02-25, Data entry into the E-reporting system covering a scope of Office of the prime minister with different sectors like Wash, Education, Health, Environment and Livelihood, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and World Bank., Assisted the Monitoring and Evaluation department in Accountability process.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to learn new skills fast.
  • Adapt well to organizational changes.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Team work skills.
  • Business intelligence and networking.

Timeline

Service Financial Consultant

Standard Bank Limited
11.2021 - 03.2025

Data Entrant Officer

DFCU Bank - Namanve Branch
01.2021 - 11.2021

Masters of Science - Accounting and Finance

Makerere University Business School
01.2020 - 01.2023

Accounts Assistant / Intern

Uganda Allied Health Examination Board
04.2017 - 08.2019

Data Supervisor / Evening Shift

Ministry of Health
02.2017 - 02.2018

Bank Teller

Standard Bank Limited
03.2013 - 03.2016

PSFU Associate

Private Sector Foundation Uganda
01.2012 - 01.2013

SACCO Associate

Busimbi Sub County Mityana/ Saving and Credit Co-operative Uganda
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor’s Degree - Development Economics

Makerere University
01.2009 - 01.2012

A-Levels - History, Economics, Geography and Divinity

Trinity College Nabbingo
01.2007 - 01.2008

GCSEs - Economics, physics, Maths, Physics, Geography, Chemistry etc

St. Joseph’s S.S.S Naggalama
01.2003 - 01.2006

Primary Leaving Examinations - Science, Maths, Geography, Social studies

St. Mary Kevin primary school
01.1996 - 01.2002
Ritah Namuwooya