Desire TUYISHIME
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield,Canada
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable management, and process optimisation. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of enhancing vendor management and multi-priority handling. Proficient in SAP, ILMS, DAI, ARIBA, QuickBooks, and the MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros. Committed to maintaining a professional demeanour while fostering team collaboration and effective interpersonal communication. Aspires to leverage skills in a challenging role that promotes growth and innovation within the finance sector.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Taxpayers Service Agent
Canada Revenue Agency
Montreal
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Process benefit and credit payments for taxpayers.
- Provide explanations and clarifications on tax-related inquiries.
- Gather information from taxpayers to establish the nature of their requests.
- Resolve taxpayer issues using a variety of internal and external sources.
CDL Manager
Renaissance Goodwill Inc.
Montreal
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Achieved sales targets for the liquidation center while optimizing daily operations.
- Supervised and integrated staff, ensuring effective team performance.
- Enforced organizational policies and internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Maintained optimal customer service levels and safety standards.
- Collaborated with HR for staff training and succession planning.
AP & Collection Analyst / Accounting
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Montreal
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate reconciliations.
- Generated monthly debtors and collections reports; followed up with clients.
- Conducted GL account reconciliations and processed payouts for clients.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in bank accounts under strict deadlines.
- Handled customer billing and invoicing queries while maintaining strong client relationships.
Budget Analyst
United States Department of Defense
Kigali
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Led financial programming, budget formulation, and funds reconciliation.
- Managed supply chain activities for U.S. Department of Defense missions.
- Prepared official travel orders and managed Humanitarian Assistance (HA) projects.
- Oversaw host nation’s portfolio – FMS/FMF (Foreign Military Sales & Financing).
Accountant / Voucher Examiner
United States Department of State
Kigali
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Processed expense reports, vendor invoices, and AP accruals.
- Monitored budget execution to align with financial plans.
- Analyzed budgets and advised senior management on fund utilization.
- Managed VAT claims and refunds, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Administrative Accountant
Equity Juris Chambers (EJC)
Kigali
12.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed AP, AR, payroll, and tax preparation.
- Reconciled bank accounts and produced month-end reports.
- Oversaw procurement and general office administration.
Education
Accounting Specialized Certificate - CPA Certification Pathway
Université du Québec à Montréal
Montreal, QC 01.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Kigali Independent University
01.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable management
- Accounts receivable management
- Billing
- Collections
- Account reconciliation
- Process optimization
- Vendor management
- Multi-priority handling
- Ownership
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Sound judgment
- Professional demeanor
- Positive demeanor
- Adaptable demeanor
- SAP
- ILMS
- DAI
- ARIBA
- QuickBooks
- MS Office Suite
- Advanced Excel
- Pivot tables
- VLOOKUP
- Macros
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
- U.S. AFRICOM Budget Techniques Workshop, Kleber U.S. Military Base, Germany
- Travel Policy, U.S. Department of State, South Carolina, USA
- Voucher Examination Training, U.S. Department of State (Paris, France & Bangkok, Thailand)
- Records Management (PK217), Foreign Service Institute, Virginia, USA
- Microsoft Excel (Level I & II), Foreign Service Institute, Virginia, USA
- Security Assistance Management, Defense Security Cooperation University, Ohio, USA
Languages
English
French
Kinyarwanda
Custom
Volunteer, YGAP (Young Generation Against Poverty) & SANEJO, 2009, Built classrooms at Nenyo Primary School, Rwanda, positively impacting access to education and reducing dropout rates in the region.
Timeline
Accounting Specialized Certificate - CPA Certification Pathway
Université du Québec à Montréal
01.2024 - 12.2025
Taxpayers Service Agent
Canada Revenue Agency
11.2021 - 09.2025
CDL Manager
Renaissance Goodwill Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2021
AP & Collection Analyst / Accounting
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
03.2019 - 07.2020
Budget Analyst
United States Department of Defense
05.2015 - 03.2019
Accountant / Voucher Examiner
United States Department of State
01.2012 - 05.2015
Administrative Accountant
Equity Juris Chambers (EJC)
12.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Kigali Independent University
01.2007 - 12.2010
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