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Uwimana Marie Grace

Uwimana Marie Grace

Kigali

Summary

Skilled Branch Manager with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company
2022.09 - Current

• Lead survey of the proposed branch and demarcate working area for the groups and Loan Officers.
• Arrange admission of members in groups after initial screening from the survey list of potential borrowers.
• Oversee at least two group meetings per day and reconcile passbooks.
• Prepare a target plan for the branch at the beginning of the year and monitor the operation if it is in accordance with the target plans or not.
• Prepare weekly cash requisitions for loan disbursement and other expenditure.
• Create an enabling environment for all the staffs working in the office. Ensure better and quick service to outside stakeholders.
• Develop staff’s capacity through mentoring, coaching and counseling, so that they can be promoted.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly report required by management. Analyze monthly trend and daily performance reports of the Credit Officer.
• Make sure COs and other MF staff adhere to the code of conduct for Microfinance staff and treat clients respectfully.
• Strive to provide the best quality service to the client and at field and at the brunch office.
• Follow up client’s complaints/concerns/opinions carefully and take appropriate measures and recommend changes.
• Review clients’ poverty profile and geographic targeting to ensure that client targeting is aligned with BRAC’s mission & vision.

Finance Manager

SECE Ltd
2016.06 - 2020.08
  • Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
  • Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
  • Reviewed and approved capital expenditure requests, aligning with corporate objectives.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Increased profitability by identifying underperforming investments, reallocating resources accordingly.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Kigali Independent University
Kigali, Rwanda
05.2021

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Communication Management Professional
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Services
  • Performance Reviews
  • Financial Administration
  • Proficient in SAGE 100
  • Proficient in Quick book
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Project Management
  • Cash Flow Management

Languages

Kinyarwanda
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Additional Information

REFERENCES


NEZERWA RUTH
Area manager at BRAC Rwanda
Phone: 0788368511
Email: nezerwa.ruth@brac.net


MWISENEZA Samson
Managing director at SECE ltd
Phone:0788810140
Email: mwisamu10@gmail.com


MANIRAKIZA Jean Baptiste
Lecturer and public relation officer at ULK
Phone: 0788474889
Email: jeanbapteme@gmail.com

Timeline

Branch Manager

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company
2022.09 - Current

Finance Manager

SECE Ltd
2016.06 - 2020.08

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Kigali Independent University
Uwimana Marie Grace