Lina Rutaba
Manager - Advisory
Deal Advisory | Corporate Recovery
Manufacturing & Distribution | Financial Services | Natural Resources & Energy | Infrastructure, Real Estate & Construction, Transport & Logistics
Executive summary
Lina is an experienced Transaction Facility (TF) Advisor and Business Analyst with over eight years of cross-industry expertise, working in Rwanda, France, and the USA. Her diverse background includes roles in finance, accounting, and commercial support across sectors such as Management Consultancy, Pharmaceuticals, Logistics, and Transport. Currently, Lina serves as a TF Advisor in the Manufacturing Africa Program at BDO EA Rwanda Ltd, where she provides investor readiness support to affiliated companies. In her dual role as a Business Analyst, she also contributes to process enhancements and strategic financial planning.
With proficiency in ERP systems like Oracle, Sage, IBM AS/400, and Cegid, Lina’s skillset extends to financial statement preparation, A/P and A/R management, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting. Her technical expertise also includes MS Office, VBA for Macros, and Salesforce CRM. Prior roles as a Senior Accountant at Dickson France and Accountant at Groupe Charles André (GCA) in France enabled her to refine her abilities in financial analysis, ERP implementation, policy development, and training. Fluent in both English and French, Lina’s strong linguistic skills enhance her ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across various industries. She holds a BBA with a focus in Accounting and Finance from the University of Grenoble, France.
With proficiency in ERP systems like Oracle, Sage, IBM AS/400, and Cegid, Lina’s skillset extends to financial statement preparation, A/P and A/R management, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting. Her technical expertise also includes MS Office, VBA for Macros, and Salesforce CRM. Prior roles as a Senior Accountant at Dickson France and Accountant at Groupe Charles André (GCA) in France enabled her to refine her abilities in financial analysis, ERP implementation, policy development, and training. Fluent in both English and French, Lina’s strong linguistic skills enhance her ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across various industries. She holds a BBA with a focus in Accounting and Finance from the University of Grenoble, France.