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idriss mbaru

@idrissmbaru

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Dedicated finance professional with expertise in financial analysis.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and allows me to leverage my financial expertise to drive impactful results.

I am a dedicated finance professional bringing over expertise with diverse working experience. This gives me an edge as an all-rounded and adept professional. In my current and previous roles, I have consistently maintained a top-performing rating on my overall capability to deliver on set targets. I strive to drive operational excellence and leadership while upholding high standards in financial analysis, auditing, operations management, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as reducing pending bills from foreign exchange losses by 42% and implementing a 70:30 model that guarantees a 24% margin on subcontracted projects. My proactive inventory management has led to an overall accuracy of 98% for all items year on year. I am passionate about continuous improvement and developing end-to-end business optimization strategies that contribute to organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance and Accounts Intern

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Responsible for analyzing the Ministry's Integrated Development Plan, annual development plan, Budget Review and Outlook paper, budget estimates, and supplementary budget. Conducted site visits, carried out value for money expenditure audits, and monitored budget implementation through expenditure tracking surveys.

Monitoring and Evaluation Cost Benefit Analysis Financial Analysis Policy Implementation Financial Reporting Auditing Risk Management

Experiential Team Leader

Yellow Moon Marketing Limited

Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Marketed premium brands including Safaricom, Absa, and EABL products. Performed data entry on the Tally ERP system and sourced new markets by engaging retailers and consumers. Prepared weekly sales reports and analysis for management.

Marketing Data Entry Sales Reporting Market Research Sales Analysis Operations Management Customer Engagement

Graduate Intern

Anti-Counterfeit Authority

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Participated in the formulation of the Performance Contract 2019/20 for the parastatal. Conducted oversight to various departments, ensuring compliance with committed Performance Contracts. Collected, prepared, and compiled evidence for performance contract evaluation.

Compliance Monitoring Data Collection Policy Implementation Regulatory Compliance Project Management Analytical Skills Report Writing

Pension Attachee

Kenya Ports Authority

Apr 2019 - Jun 2019 (2 months)

Received extensive training in Direct Benefits and Direct Contribution pension schemes, including the computation of annuities. Gained insight into the legal procedures involved in retirement benefits schemes.

Pension Scheme Retirement Benefits Annuity Computation Data Analysis Compliance Record keeping Customer Service Financial Planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Bachelor of Science, Financial Engineering

Studied Financial Engineering, gaining expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and investment strategies. Developed strong analytical skills applicable to complex financial systems and market dynamics.