Jennita Gunputh

My role is part of the UK-led Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance, an initiative designed to make climate finance more accessible and effective for climate-vulnerable countries, including Mauritius.
As a Climate Finance Officer, I:
✅ Drive programme delivery and financial management
✅ Support Mauritius in implementing its Climate Finance Roadmap
✅ Collaborate with government, private sector, an

As the Deputy Financial Services Director at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Africa, I lead strategic initiatives that promote UK financial services and investment across African markets. My work spans capital markets, foreign exchange, and climate finance—driving engagement through targeted events, stakeholder coordination, and cross-continental collaboration.

I’ve facilitated succes

• Conducted comprehensive economic analysis to inform national development strategies and government reform initiatives.
• Developed and monitored sectoral and national development plans, ensuring alignment with budget measures and international commitments.
• Enhanced quality management systems and procurement processes, leading to improved operational efficiency.
• Implemented structured d

Worked as Investment and Trade Advisor at Department for International Trade (DIT).

As a Relationship Manager, I served as the primary liaison between MCB and its large global business corporate clients. My role was to build trust, understand client needs, and deliver tailored financial solutions. My key responsibilities included:
Client Onboarding & Engagement: Initiating and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients.
Strategic Advisory: Advising clients on financ

Worked as Relationship Executive at mcbgroup.

• Managed the operational, financial, and compliance aspects of trust funds at Standard Bank Group.
• Ensured adherence to legal, regulatory, and donor requirements, safeguarding trust assets effectively.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Developed strong analytical skills through meticulous financial reporting and complia

• Managed a diverse portfolio of offshore client companies, ensuring compliance and timely financial reporting.
• Prepared end-of-year and periodic accounts, facilitating smooth audits and accurate taxation returns.
• Coordinated the opening of local and foreign bank accounts, enhancing clients' operational efficiency.
• Addressed client queries promptly, fostering strong relationships and t

• Gained hands-on experience in derivatives trading and stock market operations.
• Managed databases and contributed to social media strategies for enhanced engagement.
• Provided secretarial support to the Business Development Unit, improving team efficiency.
• Developed strong interpersonal skills and gained insights into corporate work ethics at Global Board of Trade.

• Managed petty cash and checkbooks for employee wages and company expenses, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
• Conducted monthly inventory assessments, contributing to improved stock management and operational efficiency.
• Developed strong bookkeeping and interpersonal skills while balancing academic commitments, enhancing time management abilities.

• Conducted thorough bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Filed tax returns for both individuals and firms, enhancing compliance and minimizing liabilities.
• Collected and entered accounting data into QuickBooks, streamlining the accounting process.
• Gained valuable exposure to various taxation types and filing requirements, boosting my expertise in the field.

• Prepared comprehensive audit packages for auditors, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Conducted bank and cash reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• Assisted in rolling forward existing financial statements, enhancing reporting efficiency.
• Developed strong Excel skills and expanded my professional network in Accounting and Finance.

Completed the ACCA qualification, becoming a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).

I have recently completed the above postgraduate program which provided me with a sound understanding of the theories that underpin modern techniques in investment and risk management. My modules were: Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Financial Risk Management, Financial Modelling and Analysis, Mathematics of Finance, and Business Economics. I completed my Masters with a distinction.

Grade: Distinction

Completed a Master's in Finance, Investment and Risk with Distinction, covering investment analysis, financial risk management, and financial modelling.

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance with second class upper division honours.

My bachelor’s degree provided me with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills base which are prerequisites for me to successfully embark on a career in the banking sector or within the larger finance environment. The core modules consisted of: Finance & Accounting, Economics and Statistics, Law and Management. I completed my Bachelors with a second class, upper division (2.1)