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MS. LAURA LIME

Trade Finance Manager, RP Energy Fund

Ms. Laura Lime is a seasoned financial strategist and leader, currently serving as the Trade Finance Manager at RP Energy Fund VCC under the Sub Fund RP Energy Trade Finance Incorporated VCC. With extensive experience in finance, trade, and compliance, Ms. Lime is instrumental in driving the fund’s trade finance operations, ensuring efficient and strategic execution of short-term financing solutions to support African governments and entrepreneurs in procuring refined petroleum products. Her role encompasses developing innovative trade finance strategies, overseeing transaction structuring, managing risk, and fostering partnerships to enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizational objectives.
Ms. Lime brings a wealth of expertise in financial reporting, compliance management, and internal controls, honed through her previous roles in both public and private sectors. As a Senior Internal Auditor at the Competition Authority of Kenya, she gained significant experience in regulatory compliance, audit processes, and internal system development. Her tenure as a Senior Associate at PriceWaterhouseCoopers further equipped her with critical skills in managing grant-funded portfolios for international donors such as UNDP, USAID, and the European Union, focusing on financial oversight and project administration.
Ms. Lime holds a Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Moi University. She has also attained key professional certifications, including an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business from Strathmore University and an International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance from Fordham University. Additionally, her proficiency in French, acquired through Alliance Française du Nairobi, enhances her ability to manage international engagements and foster cross-border partnerships. Ms. Lime’s exceptional skills in trade finance, coupled with her leadership acumen and dedication to continuous learning, position her as a vital contributor to RP Energy Fund’s mission of facilitating economic growth and advancing sustainable energy solutions across the region.