Cesar Rwabuhungu
Finance and Grants Management Professional
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Finance and Grants Management Professional with 15+ years of experience in financial management, budgeting, donor compliance, grants administration, procurement, audit coordination, and operational leadership. Experienced supporting international NGOs and donor-funded programs, including USAID-funded projects. Skilled in financial reporting, forecasting, internal controls, ERP systems, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience
Financial Controller at TechnoServe (2023-07 – Present)
Lead financial management and operational support for donor-funded programs.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies.
- Supervise finance, HR, administration, and procurement functions.
- Support donor audits and subaward compliance management.
Grants Specialist at Land O'Lakes – Orora Wihaze Activity (2023-03 – 2023-07)
- Managed grant administration from solicitation through closeout.
- Conducted due diligence and compliance reviews.
- Supported grant monitoring, evaluations, and reporting.
Financial Advisor at Envirom Production Africa (2021-06 – 2022-12)
- Developed financial policies and procedures.
- Implemented internal controls and financial management systems.
- Oversaw budgeting, taxation compliance, and audit coordination.
Grants & Procurement Expert at Chemonics International (2018-02 – 2021-12)
- Managed grants and procurement activities for a USAID-funded project.
- Administered grants valued up to USD 2.5 million.
- Ensured compliance with USAID FAR/AIDAR regulations.
Grants Administrator at Chemonics International (2012-11 – 2015-12)
- Managed the full grant lifecycle from proposal review to closeout.
- Trained more than 60 staff on grants administration and compliance.
- Conducted sub-grantee monitoring and compliance reviews.
Project Accountant at Public Sector Capacity Building Secretariat (2010-06 – 2012-10)
- Managed financial reporting for a USD 10 million project portfolio.
- Oversaw month-end and year-end closing processes.
Senior Financial Auditor at Office of the Auditor General for State Finances (2006-04 – 2010-05)
- Led financial audits of public institutions and agencies.
- Performed risk assessments and internal control reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance – Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
