Samuel Nshimiyimana

Samuel Nshimiyimana is the Head of Finance, he joined Bank of Kigali in April 2017 having served in the Public Sector for over 10 years in different capacities. 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 Bank of Kigali, Samuel was Chief Finance Officer at Agaciro Development Fund and he was responsible for budget preparation, control and overseeing the preparation of financial statements and other reports to summarize Agaciro financial performance and position.

Samuel Nshimiyimana also worked at the Ministry of Finance as Senior Public Financial Report specialist where he participated actively in the several Public Finance Management (PFM) Reforms, and was much involved in the production of the first ever Government of Rwanda Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year of 2006 streamlining the financial reporting mechanisms for public entities. Samuel is responsible for analyzing financial information and oversees the preparation of financial statements and other reports to summarise the Bank’s financial position. He Develops, implements and reviews the Bank’s internal controls and procedures to ensure efficient management and

preservation of the Bank’s assets. Samuel is an ACCA qualified finance professional, a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) and serving as examiner and marker for CPA Rwanda Students. He is also a Chairperson of audit committee of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Samuel holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Kigali institute of science and Technology (KIST).