Stephen Ssali
Summary
I am a committed and reliable person with a positive attitude towards challenges and opportunities. I utilize analytical skills to provide clear financial insights and support decision making. I am passionate about risk management and influencing financial performance through analyzing financial data and developing financial models.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Stanbic Bank Uganda
01.2024 - Current
- Financial Statement analysis. Monitoring balance sheet and income statement movements to identify trends, risk and opportunities for the bank.
- Preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliation to ensure that outstanding items are timeously cleared.
- Regular preparation of financial reports for the different business units of the bank. This is to help provide insights and analysis to support decision making.
- Cashflow management for the business units and the bank at large. This through tracking the different cash flow metrics and analyzing cashflow statements
- Reconcile monthly major vendor accounts for the bank and ensure that there are no discrepancies.
- Remit statutory payments (PAYE, VAT, WHT & NSSF) and obtain receipts and certificates.
- Monitor, prepare and post accruals for unpaid invoices where services have been rendered.
Corporate Customer service consultant
Stanbic Bank Uganda
01.2021 - 01.2023
- I employed prescribed sales processes to cultivate strong customer relationships hence significantly increasing the asset book of the bank
- I Processed external transactions for corporate clients like cheques, RTGS, EFTS, Salaries among others to be sent to the payments department.
- I reduced the branch payment reworks and return of instructions for corporate clients by 100% hence improving customer service.
- kept a high level of knowledge about existing products and services, and learn about new products and services as they come in.
- Engaged customers in conversation to uncover needs with probing questions and overcome objections using persuasive techniques
Internal Audit Trainee
District Local Government
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessed internal process within the local government and identified improvements related to accuracy, efficiency and reliability.
- Ensured that processes are in place to protect the resources of the local government.
- I always communicated findings, best practices and recommendations to the senior management.
- Assessed the risks and local governments efficacy of its risk management efforts.
Customer Service Intern
Stanbic Bank Uganda
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Handled various customer Claims and complaints at the branch
- Migrated customers to digital platforms like mobile banking and internet banking
- Ensured proper KYC for customers as I called those that had missing information on their accounts.
- Looked for new clients and customers for the bank as I encouraged them to open up bank accounts with Stanbic bank.
Education
ACCA level 2 -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
10-2026
Bachelors of Accounting And Finance -
Kyambogo University
01.2019
Uganda Advanced certificate of education - undefined
Katikamu secondary school
01.2015
Uganda certificate of education - undefined
Ssaku secondary school
01.2013
Primary Leaving examination certificate - undefined
Light of life primary school
01.2009
Skills
- Risk management and analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Financial reporting
- Financial management
Languages
English
References
- Birungi, Mausen Snan, Internal Auditor, Mausensnan@gmail.com, 0786979767, Stanbic Bank Uganda
- Kahinju, Allen, Branch control manager, Kahinju@stanbic.com, 0777612446, Stanbic Bank Uganda
- Nandudu, Jackline, Branch manager, nandudu@stanbic.com, 0774130501, Stanbic Bank Uganda
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Stanbic Bank Uganda
01.2024 - Current
Corporate Customer service consultant
Stanbic Bank Uganda
01.2021 - 01.2023
Internal Audit Trainee
District Local Government
01.2020 - 01.2021
Customer Service Intern
Stanbic Bank Uganda
06.2019 - 09.2019
Uganda Advanced certificate of education - undefined
Katikamu secondary school
Uganda certificate of education - undefined
Ssaku secondary school
Primary Leaving examination certificate - undefined
Light of life primary school
ACCA level 2 -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelors of Accounting And Finance -
Kyambogo University