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Samantha Huguette Ingabire

Samantha Huguette Ingabire

Kigali

Summary

A strong foundation in financial analysis and compliance is held, demonstrated through successful roles in global payment coordination and compliance oversight. Passion for ensuring regulatory adherence and a commitment to enhancing financial processes are evident. Skills in data management, analysis, and stakeholder engagement prepare for contributing effectively to corporate governance and compliance initiatives. Enthusiasm for driving improvements aligns with organizational goals, ensuring high standards in financial reporting and governance practices.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Payment Administrative Coordinator

One Acre Fund
Kigali
08.2023 - Current

Key Roles/Achievements

  • Processed and reviewed 6,000 invoices monthly, with high accuracy.
  • Managed global payroll for over 2000 employees across two countries, ensuring timely processing.
  • Handled tax preparation and submitted monthly declarations, ensuring 100% compliance.
  • Reduced accounts payable processing time by 46% through automation and workflow improvements.
  • Resolved over 3,000 invoice discrepancies monthly, reducing payment delays by 85%.

Global Compliance Officer

One Acre Fund
Kigali
06.2022 - 07.2023

Key Roles/Achievement

  • Reviewed and processed 300+ payment requests daily, ensuring 100% compliance with country-specific criteria and withholding tax regulations; proactively followed up on non-compliant or rejected payments to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Ensured all payments exceeding $6,000 were properly authorized in line with finance policy, contributing to an 80% reduction in policy breaches and establishing robust documentation trails that supported internal audits with zero findings.
  • Partnered with the Global Finance Operations Associate and broader Finance team to achieve all quarterly goals, driving a 75% increase in operational efficiency through workflow improvements and collaboration.
  • Maintained complete, audit-ready financial records, supporting 8+ successful audits with clean results and reinforcing a culture of transparency, accountability, and strong internal controls.

Accountant

francois trading company
Kigali
03.2019 - 05.2022

Key Roles/Achievement

  • Recorded over 500 payments received monthly and computed taxes accurately, ensuring 100% compliance with tax regulations.
  • Prepared 50+ purchase orders monthly, ensuring all orders were processed in a timely manner and aligned with company budgets.
  • Maintained physical inventory valuation, ensuring 99% accuracy in stock levels and reducing discrepancies by 40% through regular checks.
  • Managed records of 150+ invoices received, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing for payments.
  • Prepared daily and weekly reports on inventory valuation, providing management with actionable insights, and prepared annual financial reports highlighting the company’s health and liquidity.

Data entry officer

Kcb bank rwanda ltd.
Kigali
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Accurately collected, entered, and managed sensitive banking data using the T24R14 database, ensuring the integrity of bank information
  • Conducted thorough data verification by cross-checking records against source documents to maintain accuracy and reliability
  • Update of the existing data
  • Retrieve data from the database or electronic files

Academic internship

Kcb bank rwanda ltd.
Main branch
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Gained hands-on experience as a Bank Teller by processing transactions efficiently, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Provided exceptional Customer Care by addressing inquiries, resolving issues promptly, and building strong client relationships
  • Supported the Business Banking team in client account management, loan applications, and offering tailored financial solutions
  • Contributed to improving branch efficiency by collaborating with teams to deliver seamless banking services

Education

Bachelors - Business Administration

Adventist University of Central Africa
Kigali, City
09.2018

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance Audit Support
  • Risk Assessment
  • Financial Policy Adherence
  • Payment Processing Compliance
  • Document Control Attention to Detail
  • Corporate Governance Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Communication

Accomplishments

  • Ensured 100% compliance with country-specific financial regulations and internal policies by conducting thorough reviews of payment requests.
  • Reduced payment processing errors by implementing a structured compliance checklist, improving accuracy and efficiency.
  • Successfully supported internal and external audits by maintaining an organized audit trail, leading to positive audit outcomes.
  • Streamlined compliance processes by collaborating with finance teams, resulting in faster approvals and fewer rejected payments.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication by proactively addressing non-compliance issues and providing timely resolutions.
  • Strengthened corporate governance by assessing and improving internal controls to align with regulatory standards.

Languages

Advanced, Advanced

Timeline

Global Payment Administrative Coordinator

One Acre Fund
08.2023 - Current

Global Compliance Officer

One Acre Fund
06.2022 - 07.2023

Accountant

francois trading company
03.2019 - 05.2022

Data entry officer

Kcb bank rwanda ltd.
08.2017 - 10.2018

Academic internship

Kcb bank rwanda ltd.
07.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelors - Business Administration

Adventist University of Central Africa
Samantha Huguette Ingabire