Eugenie Murekatete
Kigali,Rwanda
Summary
Experienced Management, Administrative, and Finance Specialist with 15+ years of expertise in office management, budgeting, finance, grant management, and administrative operations. Demonstrated success in both international and private sectors across health, construction, and education industries. Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously with minimal guidance. Skilled in creating and implementing policies to improve operational efficiency. Effective leader with a talent for managing teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director for Management and Operations (ADMO)
US Embassy Kigali – Center for Disease Prevention and Control - CDC Rwanda
2019.12 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing various aspects of administrative operations
- Developed, implemented, and updated administrative policies and procedures
- Recommended and implemented internal management support systems
- Interpreted government regulations and liaised with CDC headquarters and the State Department on administrative activities
- Prepared annual or as-needed refresher presentations on management and operational policies/procedures
- Developed and updated processes/procedures in alignment with newly launched guidance systems
- Managed HR processes, assessed staffing needs, and supported succession planning
- Oversaw a team of 10 staff members
- Served as Acting Deputy Country Director in the absence of the Country Director
- Implemented quality improvements in adherence to CDC policy and ITSO operational security measures
- Managed CDC Rwanda's motor pool
- Reviewed and pre-approved procurement requests
- Oversaw travel management
- Managed property and logistics
- Prepared official correspondence
- Managed programmatic and operational budgets
- Managed grant management and developed relationships with program officers and senior staff from partner agencies.
Budget and Finance Specialist
US Embassy Kigali – Center for Disease Prevention and Control - CDC Rwanda
2012.07 - 2019.12
- Managed implementation of budgets for CDC Rwanda
- Monitored and tracked obligations and expenditures of funds
- Provided recommendations for financial planning and budget preparation
- Managed budgetary aspects for both Management and Operations and Program budgets
- Provided guidance to senior management regarding budget status, financial projections, and appropriation policy
- Oversaw financial management and conducted financial analysis of program budgets
- Assisted Grants Management Team in tracking finance/accounts and obligations for non-operational activities
- Managed contract tracking sheets and reviewed invoices from vendors
- Prepared spending plans and budgets
- Took on administrative duties in the absence of the Associate Director for Management and Operations.
Budget and Finance Assistant
US Embassy Kigali – Center for Disease Prevention and Control - CDC Rwanda
2011.02 - 2012.07
- Overseen the operations of the budget and Finance branch CDC Rwanda
- Assisted in the preparation of required budgets
- Monitored and obtained approval for financial spending plans and budgets
- Coordinated the process of payment collection and closing employee bills
- Reviewed and reconciled procurement files and travel tracking sheets
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses
- Processed and filed travel vouchers
- Assisted with grant management and tracked finance accounts and obligations for program activities.
Director of Administration and Finance
Horizon Construction
2010.06 - 2010.12
- Overseen all financial and administrative functions
- Provided direct supervision to a team of five administrative and finance staff members
- Managed accounting and finance responsibilities
- Analyzed and interpreted financial statements
- Created and implemented internal policies and procedures
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive financial strategies
- Ensured seamless coordination of accounting practices
- Managed maintenance and upkeep of company offices and premises
- Facilitated effective communication between project managers, clients, and stakeholders
- Managed personnel management for all employees
- Ensured proper management of fixed assets
- Managed temporary staff contracts
- Oversaw all accounting and finance responsibilities.
Director, Group Treasurer and Financial Planning
Horizon Group Limited
2009.03 - 2010.05
- Managed, coordinated, and monitored all aspects related to treasury and financial planning
- Oversaw cash flow management
- Managed accounts receivables and payables
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring
- Made cash projections
- Supported Chief Finance Officer in financial activities
- Monitored cash flow
- Ensured timely collection of accounts receivables
- Managed payments to suppliers
- Made accurate cash projections
- Oversaw and monitored funds status
- Provided support and supervision to recovery offices
- Contributed to various financial activities.
Part Time Chief Accountant
HUUZA INTERIORS Ltd
2007.02 - 2009.03
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date books of accounts
- Ensured compliance with taxation requirements
- Recorded all financial transactions
- Conducted bank reconciliations
- Prepared payroll
- Generated comprehensive financial statements
- Contributed to the overall financial stability and success of the company.
Admin Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant
School of Finance and Banking, Rwanda
2006.01 - 2009.03
- Coordinated administrative work of the Accounting Department
- Managed schedules, organized meetings, maintained records, and handled correspondence
- Assisted with various administrative duties
- Prepared reports, updated databases, and managed office supplies
- Supported students in their academic journey
- Prepared lecture notes and materials
- Conducted tutorials or discussion sessions
- Provided guidance to students
- Marked scripts or assignments
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to student enrollment and course registration.
Tutorial Assistant in Accounting Department
Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management
2005.09 - 2005.12
- Supported lecturers in various ways
- Prepared comprehensive notes
- Provided exercises to enhance student learning
- Facilitated coordination among student groups
- Invigilated exams
- Assisted in the co-supervision of dissertations.
Finance Assistant
American Refugee Committee
2005.04 - 2005.09
- Prepared accurate and timely financial reports
- Managed cash flow
- Oversaw cash replenishment
- Reviewed vouchers for payment processing
- Supervised Cashiers
- Provided administrative support to the Camp post.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration (Project Management)
Maastricht School of Management Outreach Program
01.2009
BBA - Business Administration, accounting
Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management
01.2004
BBA - Business Administration, Accounting
Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management
01.2003
High School Diploma - Commercial and Accounting
Groupe Scolaire Mont Kigali APACE
01.1999
Skills
- Striving for excellence: Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset, driving strategic initiatives to achieve financial and operational goals.
- Collaboration: Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration across departments, leveraging diversity for innovative solutions.
- Taking the lead: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and take the lead on strategic initiatives.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrating Integrity: Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment: Seamlessly works in diverse environments, leveraging diversity for innovative solutions.
- Proactivity and commitment to teamwork: Proactive approach with a strong commitment to teamwork and genuine collaboration.
- Multi-tasking and Organizational skills: Strong organizational skills, effectively coordinating and tracking multiple tasks, funding sources, and projects for strategic alignment.
- Adaptable and Flexible: Adapts easily to changing organizational priorities while remaining flexible in response to new challenges.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills: Proven analytical skills for evaluating complex financial situations and identifying strategic opportunities.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Planning of the annual staff retreat which lead to the increase in staff morale, leadership where able to identify the personnel issues and find the viable solution
- Development of the Country Operations Manual by compiling all the standards operating procedures for the office for easy access and update
- Develop a budget tracking sheet in MS excell, for easy access to the budget reports and updates
Phone
0788456343, 0788456343
References
- Mr. Alex RUSAGARA, Former Chief Operating Officer, Horizon Group Limited Kigali - Rwanda, 0788533207, rusalexis@yahoo.fr
- Mrs. Sherene Cora, Former Supervisor, Deputy Country Director CDC Lesotho, 404-553-7436, +266 6241 2205, SCora@cdc.gov
- Mrs. Friederike Swain, Former Supervisor, Senior Operations Manager International Rescue Committee, Germany, +49 1590 1343907, fcswain73@gmail.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Swahili
Limited Working
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Director for Management and Operations (ADMO)
US Embassy Kigali – Center for Disease Prevention and Control - CDC Rwanda
2019.12 - Current
Budget and Finance Specialist
US Embassy Kigali – Center for Disease Prevention and Control - CDC Rwanda
2012.07 - 2019.12
Budget and Finance Assistant
US Embassy Kigali – Center for Disease Prevention and Control - CDC Rwanda
2011.02 - 2012.07
Director of Administration and Finance
Horizon Construction
2010.06 - 2010.12
Director, Group Treasurer and Financial Planning
Horizon Group Limited
2009.03 - 2010.05
Part Time Chief Accountant
HUUZA INTERIORS Ltd
2007.02 - 2009.03
Admin Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant
School of Finance and Banking, Rwanda
2006.01 - 2009.03
Tutorial Assistant in Accounting Department
Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management
2005.09 - 2005.12
Finance Assistant
American Refugee Committee
2005.04 - 2005.09
MBA - Master of Business Administration (Project Management)
Maastricht School of Management Outreach Program
BBA - Business Administration, accounting
Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management
BBA - Business Administration, Accounting
Kigali Institute of Science, Technology and Management
High School Diploma - Commercial and Accounting
Groupe Scolaire Mont Kigali APACE
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