Emmanuel Isiagi
Kampala
Summary
Finance and Administration Officer with expertise in managing grants, compliance, and financial reporting within NGO settings. Developed budgets and implemented internal controls to optimize financial performance. Engaged stakeholders to enhance community impact and advised senior management on strategic financial initiatives. Drove compliance and strengthened internal controls to successfully achieve project goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
National Coordinator
Movement for Community Led Development (NGO)
Kampala, Uganda
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented a national strategy for coordinating and managing activities related to the organization's mission.
- Coordinated national programs promoting community-led development initiatives.
- Engaged with stakeholders to foster partnerships and enhance community impact.
- Collaborated with local NGOs to align project goals and strategies.
- Supported fundraising efforts by preparing grant proposals and reports.
- Managed communications between all stakeholders including staff members, sponsors, partners, vendors, and other external organizations.
- Developed communication materials to raise awareness about community issues.
- Ensured accuracy of financial records associated with projects by verifying invoices against budget allocations prior to submission for payment processing.
- Participated in regional meetings held by partner organizations to review accomplishments and strategize moving forward.
- Organized meetings with government representatives to discuss policy initiatives that impact the organization's objectives.
Part time Lecturer
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitated engaging lectures and interactive discussions in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by engaging all students during class time, encouraging participation and discussion.
- Mentored students, providing academic support and career guidance.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments, exams, and projects.
- Developed course materials and syllabi for diverse academic programs.
- Partnered with faculty to revise curriculum and teaching methods, aligning courses with academic standards and student needs.
- Conducted research in educational practices and presented findings at conferences.
- Clarified concepts through diverse instructional methods, employing visual aids and analogies to enhance understanding.
Finance Manager
African Agribusiness Incubators Network
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Consolidated, presented and interpreted financial statements to inform executive decisions.
- Conducted financial risk assessments and recommended strategies to mitigate identified risks, supporting financial stability.
- Implemented internal control mechanisms to enhance compliance and reduce financial risk in procurement and spending.
- Performed bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and treasury management.
- Supervised payroll processing and statutory remittances, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations for PAYE, NSSF, VAT, WHT, and LST.
- Mapped financial ecosystems and actors to assess capacity.
Finance Officer
Movement for Community-Led Development Uganda
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and managed payroll execution.
- Strengthened internal audit and control procedures, enhancing accuracy of expenditure verification.
- Prepared donor financial reports, ensuring timely submission to meet reporting deadlines.
- Developed and maintained documentation for donor compliance, supporting adherence to regulatory requirements.
Finance and Administrative Officer
Amani Initiative
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinated external audit process across three financial periods, ensuring adherence to regulations and enhancing financial transparency.
- Prepared accurate and compliant project and donor financial reports, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Conducted financial accountability verification for VSLAs, strengthening community trust and supporting sustainable financial practices.
- Supported financial portfolio expansion through fundraising and resource mobilization.
Operations Intern
Barclays Bank
Kampala, Uganda
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve operational issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery processes.
- Organized training materials for new staff on operational procedures.
- Maintained records of all operational activities including budgeting, staffing, scheduling.
- Assisted in processing client transactions and maintaining accurate records.
Education
MBA - Management And Entrepreneurship
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda12-2019
Bachelor of Management Science - Accounting
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda01-2016
UCE and UACE -
Bukedea Lifeline S. S
Bukedea, Uganda01-2012
Skills
- Budget management
- Financial Modeling
- Compliance reporting
- Internal controls
- Grant writing
- Proposal writing
- Resource mobilization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership development
- Community engagement
- Program coordination
- Workshop coordination
- Research and analysis
- MS office
- Staff supervision
- Policy advocacy
Certification
- CPA Certification Training (Level III), ICPAU, Ongoing
- Research and Data Analysis, MUBS
- Entrepreneurship Training, Wadhwani Foundation
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed a Mastercard Foundation – funded grant of USD 45 M at AAIN.
- Strengthened internal financial controls, supporting improved compliance and reporting efficiency.
- Contributed to institutional financial growth at Amani Initiative from USD 35,000 to USD 110,000.
- Enhanced financial literacy for 50 VSLAs and supported the governance strengthening of 2,000 private schools.
Declaration Statement
I hereby confirm that the above is my curriculum vitae.
Professional Title
Finance and Accounting Professional | Donor-Funded Grants Specialist | Risk and Internal Controls Expert
Timeline
National Coordinator
Movement for Community Led Development (NGO)
03.2025 - Current
Finance Manager
African Agribusiness Incubators Network
02.2023 - 01.2025
Finance Officer
Movement for Community-Led Development Uganda
01.2022 - 01.2023
Part time Lecturer
Kyambogo University
01.2020 - Current
Finance and Administrative Officer
Amani Initiative
01.2019 - 12.2021
Operations Intern
Barclays Bank
12.2015 - 09.2016
MBA - Management And Entrepreneurship
Kyambogo University
Bachelor of Management Science - Accounting
Kyambogo University
UCE and UACE -
Bukedea Lifeline S. S