Godwin AKANKUNDA joined the BPR Atlas Mara Family in July 2017 as the country Head of Audit, his career began February 2001 as an Auditor in the Office of the Auditor General for State Finances, Rwanda.
He rose through the ranks where he was appointed as the Assistant Auditor General for State Finances of Rwanda in January 2017. Godwin has extensive knowledge and experience in audit planning, monitoring, management, supervision including staff coaching, development and mentoring; gained from several countries including UK, USA, Netherlands, South and East Africa.
Godwin is a member of ACCA, Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Rwanda (iCPAR), He holds an MBA from Oklahoma Christian University, USA and a bachelors’ degree in Management from the National University of Rwanda, currently known as the University of Rwanda.
He has participated in various finance management trainings offered by the UK National Audit Office, US Government Accountability Office (Fellowship Programme), AFROSAI-E South Africa, amongst others.