NGABONZIZA Ernest
Kigali,Rwanda
Summary
Finance and Accounting Professional with strong experience in financial verification, compliance review, expenditure analysis, internal controls, and confidential document handling within international development and finance environments. Skilled in reviewing financial records, contracts, invoices, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, compliance risks, and financial irregularities. Experienced in SAP S/4HANA financial systems, payment processing, vendor management, and regulatory compliance standards including anti-money laundering principles. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial information into clear analytical findings and support organizational decision-making through accurate reporting and risk assessment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Accounting Professional
GIZ Rwanda
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct detailed verification of invoices, procurement files, consultant contracts, supplier documentation, and supporting financial records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Analyze financial transactions to identify discrepancies, duplicate charges, unauthorized expenses, and financial risks before payment processing.
- Review expenditure documentation submitted by project partners against financing agreements, policies, and budget allocations.
- Support internal control activities by monitoring payables, receivables, tax postings, and account allocations.
- Process project vouchers, payments, and accounting transactions using SAP S/4HANA and Winpacs systems.
- Review employee travel reimbursements and expense claims for policy compliance and documentation completeness.
- Collaborate with suppliers, project teams, and stakeholders to resolve financial documentation discrepancies.
- Prepare analytical summaries and reports to support management oversight and financial decision-making.
- Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive financial and organizational information.
Front Desk Manager
DSSD Project, GIZ Rwanda
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed office administration, inventory control, procurement documentation, and supplier coordination.
- Supported training events, logistics coordination, and operational reporting.
- Maintained organized records and ensured proper document management and administrative compliance.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Kigali Independent University
01.2023
Bachelor of Economic and Business Studies - Finance
Kigali Independent University
01.2016
Skills
- Financial Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
- Financial Statement & Invoice Analysis
- Compliance Review & Internal Controls
- Confidential Document Handling & PII Awareness
- SAP S/4HANA Financial Operations
- Contract & Expenditure Verification
- Accounts Payable & Reconciliation
- Regulatory Compliance & AML Awareness
- Data Accuracy & Documentation Review
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Cross-functional Communication
- Financial Reporting & Process Improvement
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Winpacs Accounting System
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Financial Documentation Review
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
Certification
- SAP S/4HANA Payment Transactions – In-depth Course, 2025
- SAP S/4HANA Accounting Course, 2025
- Compliance & Regulatory Training, 2021, Anti-Money Laundering, Procurement Law, Contract Compliance, Corruption Prevention, Export Controls, and Financial Governance
- YALI Network Certificates, Personal Growth & Development; Management Strategies for People and Resources
Languages
- Kinyarwanda, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Finance & Accounting Professional
GIZ Rwanda
06.2022 - Current
Front Desk Manager
DSSD Project, GIZ Rwanda
02.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Economic and Business Studies - Finance
Kigali Independent University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Kigali Independent University