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Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
References
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Catherine Kayitesi

Halifax,NS

Summary

Dedicated Dynamic professional with a solid background in audit accounting and bilingual customer care Person with business-oriented background, fluent in English and basic in French, seeking to leverage expertise in both areas to deliver exceptional financial analysis and client satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auditor

Office Of Auditor General of State of Finances of Rwanda- Auditor
Kigali, Rwanda
06.2022 - 12.2023

· Planned and performed compliance and financial audits for public entities, parastatal organizations, local administrative entities and government bilateral projects funded by USAID, World Bank, European Union, and African Development Bank

· Conducted audits of the financial statements of the Government institutions and performed risk assessments of business activities, potential exposure, and materiality of loss.

Accountant

JNN CPA LTD Accounting Firm
Kigali, Rwanda
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.

Cashier

THE WOMEN’S BAKERY
Kigali, Rwanda
06.2018 - 11.2019

· Greeted customers and responded promptly to customer needs.

· Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions

· Scanned products and process customer transactions accurately.

· Supported in the delivery of company-directed promotions and programs.

· Handled cash and credit card transactions.

· Produced report at the end of every shift.

· Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Sales Associate

SAMSUNG STORE
Kigali, Rwanda
04.2017 - 05.2018

· Delivered consistent high-quality service to maintain customer loyalty.

· Followed up with customers to offer additional support and check resolution satisfaction.

· Handled customer inquiries and service requests.

· Contributed to upsell and cross-sell promotions to increase revenue.

Customer Care Assistant

ZOLA ELECTRIC
Kigali, Rwanda
01.2016 - 03.2017

· Provided outstanding customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues concerning solar panels, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

· Effectively managed a high volume of incoming calls and emails complaining about broken solar panel, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities.

FOOD SERVANT

SPLENDID HOTEL
Kigali, Rwanda
02.2015 - 12.2015

· Made a good first impression by efficiently and amiably greeting and seating visitors.

· Took and accurately relay customer orders to the kitchen staff, accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions.

Handled customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints professionally and efficiently

Education

Diploma - Business Management

Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology

National UNIVERSITY of Rwanda
KK 737
10-2019

Skills

▪ Risk Assessment

▪ Financial Reporting

▪ Accounting Software Proficiency

▪ Bookkeeping

▪ Microsoft proficiency

▪ Teammate application

▪ Adaptable in a fast-paced work environment

▪ Resourceful and courteous when resolving inquiries

▪ Quality Control

▪ Hospitality Management

▪ Cash Handling

▪ Attention To Details

▪ Outstanding Communication Skills

A team player with good communication skills

Certification

· Certified Public Accountant

· Certificate of Food Safety Canada

· Certificate of National CPR Foundation (Canada)

· Certificate of WHMIS Nova Scotia

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Auditor

Office Of Auditor General of State of Finances of Rwanda- Auditor
06.2022 - 12.2023

Accountant

JNN CPA LTD Accounting Firm
12.2019 - 12.2021

Cashier

THE WOMEN’S BAKERY
06.2018 - 11.2019

Sales Associate

SAMSUNG STORE
04.2017 - 05.2018

Customer Care Assistant

ZOLA ELECTRIC
01.2016 - 03.2017

FOOD SERVANT

SPLENDID HOTEL
02.2015 - 12.2015

Diploma - Business Management

Cape Breton University

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Technology

National UNIVERSITY of Rwanda

· Certified Public Accountant

· Certificate of Food Safety Canada

· Certificate of National CPR Foundation (Canada)

· Certificate of WHMIS Nova Scotia

Catherine Kayitesi