CURRICULUM VITAE

I. IDENTITY:

Names : BIMENYA THEOGENE

Nationality : Rwandan

Date of Birth : 20 August 1972

Marital Status : Married

Address : KIGALI

KIGALI-RWANDA.

Tel.: +250*********/+250*********. Email.(adopft@r.postjobfree.com).

BIMENYA Theogene is a Consultant; He joined Consultancy services in January 2018 having served in the Public Sector Service for over 17 years as Head of Finance. A proficient with a broad knowledge of a wide range in financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, accounting, designing internal controls as well as financial reporting for decision making. Prior to joining Public service, Theogene was incharge of Foreign currencies and Western union in Commercial Bank of Rwanda (now called I&M BANK).

Theogene is an MBA holder Majoring in Project Management Option from Mount Kenya University,He also has other Degrees and certificates attained from other Universities as seen below.

II. KEY COMPETENCES AND SKILLS:

•Project design, planning, budgeting,accounting, appraisal and evaluation including management, co-ordination and monitoring of implementation.

•Institutional and enterprise business analysis, formulation and strategic planning.

•Economic and financial analysis of agricultural projects and other projects including analysis of costs and market structure, comparative advantage, prices etc.

•Impact studies including analysis of costs and benefits of various projects, programs and analysis of investment opportunities in rural areas.

•Excellent communication & writing skills.

•Preparation and writing of reports.

•Conversant with modern information systems and technology.

•Ability to serve in the non Governmental Organization & Private Sector.

•Ability to net work and coordinate with multi-sectors including governments, local leadership, and private entrepreneurs and nongovernmental organizations.

•Developed high levels of competence in interpersonal skills.

•Team player with a non judgmental attitude.

•Result oriented and conscious of deadlines.

•I possess mobilization skills.

III. EDUCATION:

SEPTEMBER 2010-DEC 2011: Mount Kenya University

(MBA) with a Specialization in Project Management Option(Rwanda).

2001 - 2002 : Washington International University (USA)

Masters of Business Administration.( MBA - Banking and Finance Degree)

2000 - 2001 : Kigali Institute of Science Technology and

Management (Rwanda),

Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Majoring in Finance.

1991-1994 : Makerere University Business School (Uganda),

Uganda Diploma in Business Studies.

IV. COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in windows application: Lotus 123, MS Word, MS Excel and word perfect. Working knowledge of MS access. Some knowledge in computer based systems analysis and design.

V. RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED:

1. Impact of land consolidation projects on poverty alleviation in Rwandan Rural areas (MBA- Project management option)

2. The role of commercial Banks in agricultural production in Rwanda (MBA) Finance option

3. Assessing the quality of customer services on the banking industry in Rwanda (Degree program).

VI. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

January 2018 up to Now : Consultant in Major key areas of Finance, Accounting,Auditing

And Procurement.

Director of Finance and Administration in RAB-Rwanda Agricultural Board ( September 2011- Up to Nov. 2017) . Managing Agricultural projects under this institution (Rwanda).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Perform financial and accounting related activities in a timely manner.

-Supervise finance journal entries and account reconciliation reports done by accountants

-Evaluate financial documents for correctness and completeness.

-Ensure financial and accounting reports are prepared in accordance to MINECOFIN and IFMIS guidelines on Monthly basis and Prepare budget for the entity and Make a follow up of its execution on Monthly basis.

-Generate financial transaction records for collections, invoices, payments, expenses, revenues, etc for future reference purposes.

-Review all accounting procedures and recommend improvements.

-Address financial issues and inquiries in a timely manner.

-Maintain accurate documentation for financial operations and transactions.

-Assist staff on the accounting practices and financial record keeping.

-Review income statements and Balance Sheets to identify gaps and find relevant solutions.

-Maintain accurate financial data and reports for submission to senior management.

-Prepare Monthly and Quarterly cash flow reports and register all outstanding payment records.

-Perform month end closing activities such as revenue accounting, expense accounting, account reconciliation, etc.

-Manage account payables and receivables activities.

-Assist in managing credit and collection activities.

-Follow up procurement plan Execution status on the weekly and Monthly basis.

-Yearly Budget Preparations.

-Follow up Audit implementation status on Monthly basis.

Director of Finance & Administration of RADA/ MINAGRI (Apr. 2005 – Aug 2011).

And these were the roles and duties to perform:

•Preparation of RADA Laws.

•Preparation of RADA structure and job descriptions.

•Preparation of other laws in agriculture.

•Preparation of RADA business plan.

•Daily supervision and coordination of other activities that are in RADA/SNS that includes payments, Bank reconciliations, Budget Preparations on yearly basis and Supervision for the preparations of Financial Monthly reports to MINECOFIN.

•Follow up Execution of procurement plan on Monthly basis.

•Managing various projects under this institution.

Commercial Bank of Rwanda(I&M): Manager of Foreign Currencies and Western Union Department :( 1997- March, 2005)

•I was in charge of the accounting, supervision, coordination and strategic planning of all transactions in this department.

•I was in charge of the accounting function of this department, where an integrated computer system was being used to track transfers. I supervise the general and oversee the operations of 20 staffs.

Part time Lecturer (2003 – 2004)

In the Kigali Institute of Accountancy and Management.

•Lecturing in Accounting and professional courses of CPA.

VII. OTHER COURSES ATTENDED:

•Advanced customer care handling by wise consultants (Kenya co.) Sept. 2003,

•Advanced Strategic Management Induction course –RIAM GITARAMA, (January, 2007).

LANGUAGES:

English, Kinyarwanda and working knowledge of French.

REFERENCES:

•GASANA STEVEN

TAX CONSULTANT AIR TEL RWANDA (TEL+250*********)

•Mr. TWAHIRWA EMMANUEL

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES&ADMINISTRATION/RWANDA HOUSING CORPORATION .(Tel +250*********)

•GAHIGANA JACKSON

SPIU COORDINATOR NAEB (TEL+250*********)

KIGALI –RWANDA.

I hereby certify that the information given here is correct.

Done at Kigali on 24 /08/ 2021.

BIMENYA THEOGENE

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