Fabien Bikorimana
Portland
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in financial and regulatory reporting. Expertise in U.S. federal and state tax compliance, coupled with proficiency in Oracle and Power BI, drives effective data analysis and decision-making in the banking sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Audit Support Specialist (On-Call)
Samuel David Law
Portland
04.2026 - Current
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of tax-related documentation to facilitate timely and effective audit resolutions for multiple clients.
- Drafted response letters to tax authorities, aligning client documentation with audit requirements to facilitate effective communication and resolution.
- Assisted tax attorney in IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue audits by collecting, organizing, and reviewing client financial documents, ensuring compliance and readiness for audit inquiries.
- Acquired practical knowledge of U.S. federal and Oregon State tax compliance procedures within a professional tax law firm, enhancing understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Business & Financial Reporting Manager
I&M Bank Rwanda PLC
04.2020 - 05.2025
- Led end-to-end financial reporting, delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS, ensuring timely adoption of new accounting standards and regulatory changes to maintain compliance.
- Managed general ledger integrity and month-end close, enhancing reporting timelines and accuracy through process improvements and automation using Oracle and Power BI.
- Prepared accurate financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and variances.
- Coordinated monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes efficiently.
Financial & Regulatory Reporting Officer
Bank of Kigali PLC
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared and submitted regulatory reports to central bank, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and adapting to regulatory changes.
- Produced accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS, supporting financial statement preparation and disclosures.
- Delivered financial analysis and management reports to support decision-making, monitoring capital adequacy, liquidity ratios, and key banking metrics.
- Supported the financial close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring general ledger accuracy and integrity.
- Maintained internal controls and audit readiness by supporting audits, preparing schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries.
Audit Associate
PwC Rwanda Limited
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted external audits across multiple industries in accordance with IFRS and ISA, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
- Executed substantive audit procedures, conducting analytical reviews and detailed testing of account balances and transactions, confirming financial statement accuracy.
- Performed risk assessments and identified key audit areas, contributing to effective audit planning and execution.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting, identifying control gaps and recommending improvements to strengthen governance.
- Tested IT General Controls (ITGCs) for user access, segregation of duties, password controls, change management, and IT operations, ensuring robust compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with audit teams to deliver high-quality engagements, preparing audit reports and effectively communicating findings and recommendations to leadership and client management.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics
Kigali, Rwanda11-2018
Skills
- Tax Compliance Software
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Financial Reporting Tools
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Statistical Analysis
- Oracle
- Power BI
- Excel functions
- Access
- MS Word
- Presentation skills
Languages
Fluent in writing, speaking and listening., Good in Writing, Speaking and Listening, Native language
References
Samuel D Grosz, Tax Attorney and Founder at Samuel David Law Firm, USA, samuel@samueldavidlaw.com, +1 503 313 3001
Timeline
Tax Audit Support Specialist (On-Call)
Samuel David Law
04.2026 - Current
Business & Financial Reporting Manager
I&M Bank Rwanda PLC
04.2020 - 05.2025
Financial & Regulatory Reporting Officer
Bank of Kigali PLC
10.2019 - 04.2020
Audit Associate
PwC Rwanda Limited
02.2018 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Kigali
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics