Peace Uwase
Peace Masozera Uwase | |
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| Born | 1978 |
| Nationality | Rwandan |
| Occupation(s) | Accountant, banking executive |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Director General of Financial Stability at the National Bank of Rwanda |
Peace Masozera Uwase, commonly known as Peace Uwase, is a Rwandan professional in accounting and banking leadership. Since April 2016, she has held the position of Director General of Financial Stability at the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
Prior to her tenure at BNR, Uwase was the managing partner at PAM Business Advisory from January 2013 until April 2016. Her expertise there encompassed finance and management consultancy, with particular emphasis on banking, auditing, accounting, governance, risk management, and strategic planning.
Background and education
Uwase completed her O-Level and A-Level education at Mount Saint Mary's College Namagunga in Uganda between 1992 and 1998. She graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Makerere University in 2001 and subsequently earned an MBA from Oklahoma Christian University. Additionally, she holds the designation of Chartered Certified Accountant conferred by the UK's Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Career
Uwase's career began as an Audit Associate at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Kampala, where she worked for more than three years. In 2005, she relocated to Rwanda to assume the role of Head of Finance and Administration at Bank of Commerce, Development & Industry (BCDI). After BCDI was acquired in 2007 and rebranded as Ecobank Rwanda, she advanced to Chief Financial Officer there. She later served as CFO for Ecobank Guinea Bissau for a one-year period.
Following a year and a half working independently as a consultant, she took on the position of Finance Manager at Kivu Watt Limited for over one year. After another stint in private consulting, she joined the National Bank of Rwanda in April 2016.
Other considerations
Peace Uwase is also a member of the board of directors at the Rwanda Revenue Authority, where she participates in governance and strategic direction.
See also
External links
- Gatete roots for cross-border investments as CBA launches operations in Rwanda (Photos) (As of 21 March 2018)