- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Volunteering
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Environmental Stewardship
- Mindfulness Practices
- Advocacy Campaigns
Maria Claire Mariza
WALTHAM,MA
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager (Finance and Operations)
Re/max
Kampala, Uganda
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Led financial stabilization efforts by restructuring debt, clearing arrears, and restoring operational stability.
- Led efforts to settle outstanding insurance and tax liabilities, ensuring regulatory and tax compliance.
- Implemented receivables and expenses tracking systems that improved cash flow, monitoring, and accountability.
- I helped strengthen strategic financial planning and cost controls to enhance long-term organizational sustainability.
- Strengthened workplace productivity by ensuring timely salary and arrears payments and organizing staff engagement activities to improve team cohesion
Finance Associate
Sombha Solutions Store
Kampala, Uganda
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Reviewed and corrected financial records to ensure readiness for both internal and external audits.
- Supported the tax review process and corrected filing discrepancies, ensuring proper documentation.
- Utilized Microsoft Office and accounting software to maintain organized and compliant records
- Conducted detailed accounting reconciliation to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial statements.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Makerere University Business School
Kampala, UgandaMaster's - Global Sustainability Policy and Management
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts12.2026
Skills
- Microsoft
- Office and Operation Management
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Team Coordination
- Organization Development
- Risk Management
- Policy Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Accounts receivable Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Policy Research
- Policy Analysis
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Public Speaking
Interests
Timeline
Office Manager (Finance and Operations)
Re/max
01.2024 - 06.2025
Finance Associate
Sombha Solutions Store
01.2024 - 05.2024
Master's - Global Sustainability Policy and Management
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Makerere University Business School