PwC admits Gatome as partner

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Rwanda has announced Florence Gatome as partner, effective July 1. Gatome has been a director in charge of PwC Rwanda’s assurance practice. She joins Bernice Kimacia, who is the Rwanda senior partner.

Gatome has over 13 years’ experience in providing assurance and advisory services to public sector clients, and has been with PwC for 11 years. She has gained experience over the years working in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Somalia, Tanzania, the DR Congo, South Sudan and Eritrea.

She holds a master’s degree in development finance from the University of Manchester. She is a certified public accountant, and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda and Kenya. She is also a member of the governing council of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda.

Gatome is the only female among the five partners admitted in PwC East market area.

“I join my team in congratulating Gatome for earning her admission to partnership. She brings vast experience and insights to the firm’s leadership. Her efforts continue to add value to clients in Rwanda and in the region,” said Kimacia.