Executive Operations & Financial Governance Lead
Resume:
HONORINE MUHIRWA
Ontario +1-343-***-**** • *******@*****.***
Languages: English and French.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
MBA-qualified finance and operations professional with 10+ years of experience supporting organizational leadership through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial analysis. Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable insights, support strategic planning, and provide sound financial guidance to management. Experienced in non-profit and corporate environments, with a strong track record of improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting executive decision-making.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash-Flow Management
• Internal Controls & Audit Readiness
• Financial Analysis & Variance Reporting
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Management
• Policy Compliance & Risk Mitigation
• Board & Executive Reporting
• Project & Operations Finance
• Software: Advanced MS Excel QuickBooks, Sage 50/300, AccPac, Dynamics GP, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Administration Officer
Culture Works Canada – Ottawa 2021–Present
• Oversee financial administration and budget monitoring for organizational operations supporting diverse national partners.
• Monitor and analyze annual operating budgets of approximately $3 million, supporting forecasting, resource allocation, and financial performance management.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, providing analysis and recommendations to support executive and board decision-making.
• Strengthened financial tracking systems, improving reporting accuracy and reducing reconciliation discrepancies.
• Strengthened internal controls and optimized financial workflows to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Supported executive decision-making through data-driven financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Utilized AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, to support financial analysis, variance reporting, forecasting, process improvements, and business communications, improving efficiency and decision-making
• Contribute to annual budget planning, funding administration, and organizational resource allocation to support operational objectives.
• Performed budget-to-actual variance analysis and provided recommendations to support resource management and operational planning.
• Maintain contract compliance, internal controls, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support bookkeeping functions, including AP/AR oversight, reconciliations, and financial record management.
Internship – Finance & Administration
Ottawa-Cornwall Archdiocese May 2021–June 2021
• Performed bank reconciliations and posted accounting entries.
• Assisted with diocesan tax reporting and financial documentation. Project Manager
AFCIC Ltd – Rwanda Sept 2014–May 2020
• Led multidisciplinary teams and supervised staff to ensure successful delivery of development projects and organizational objectives.
• Managed employee performance, provided coaching and mentoring, and supported staff development and training initiatives.
• Participated in recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Managed project and operational budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance reporting.
• Coordinated stakeholder communications, compliance activities, and reporting requirements.
• Provided leadership in planning, execution, and continuous improvement of organizational programs.
Senior Accounting Technician
April Marine Canada Jan 2014–June 2014
• Managed full-cycle accounting and prepared financial statements.
• Reduced bad-debt exposure through proactive receivables management.
• Conducted reconciliations and ensured accuracy of financial records. Junior Accountant
Tremcar Inc. – Canada Jan 2013–Dec 2013
• Reconciled accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepared quarterly financial statements and supervised bookkeeping activities. Controller
Sab Maritime – Canada 2008–2012
• Directed full-cycle accounting operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and cash-flow management.
• Improved receivables collection efficiency, reducing outstanding balances by 20% and strengthening liquidity.
• Established internal control procedures to enhance financial accuracy and compliance.
• Delivered financial analysis to senior leadership supporting cost-optimization and operational decision-making.
• Managed AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing processes. Store Manager
Marche Stop N Go – Canada 2002–2006
• Oversaw inventory, supply chain operations, and cash-handling procedures.
• Trained staff and maintained accurate financial and operational records. EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of New Brunswick – 2025
Diploma in Business Management
Herzing College – 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Management (Accounting Major) HEC Montréal – 2012
Honorine Muhirwa
Ottawa, ON
*******@*****.***
October 30, 2026
Hiring Committee
Mission Control Space Services
Re: Project Accountant
Dear Hiring Committee,
I am excited to apply for the Project Accountant position with Mission Control Space Services. With more than ten years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial administration, combined with a recently completed MBA, I am confident that I can make a meaningful contribution to your growing and innovative organization. In my current role as Senior Administration Officer with Culture Works Canada, I oversee financial administration and budget monitoring for multiple government-funded programs and organizational operations. I monitor and analyze operating budgets, prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, perform variance analysis, support forecasting activities, maintain internal controls, and provide financial information that supports executive and board decision-making. These responsibilities have strengthened my ability to translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights while ensuring accuracy, accountability, and compliance. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong foundation in budgeting, cash flow management, financial controls, reconciliations, and full-cycle accounting. As a Controller and Senior Accounting Technician, I managed financial reporting, month-end and year-end processes, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and financial analysis. I have also worked closely with operational teams to manage budgets, allocate resources, monitor expenditures, and support organizational objectives. What particularly attracts me to this opportunity is the combination of project finance, technology, and innovation. I enjoy working cross-functionally with non-financial stakeholders and helping organizations understand the financial impact of operational decisions. I am highly proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, and I regularly leverage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to improve efficiency, strengthen analysis, support reporting, and streamline business processes.
I am especially interested in joining a forward-thinking organization that values continuous improvement, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Mission Control's work in advancing Canadian space technology is both inspiring and exciting, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my financial expertise while continuing to develop my project accounting and project controls knowledge in such an innovative environment. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my experience, analytical skills, and commitment to operational excellence can contribute to the continued success of Mission Control Space Services.
Sincerely,
Honorine Muhirwa
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