Nafisa Omar
@nafisaomar
Finance professional turning analysis into clearer reporting and stronger internal controls across microfinance and banking.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven banking and finance professional with hands-on experience in transaction processing, financial reporting, reconciliation, and customer relationship management within microfinance and banking environments. I bring a strong understanding of internal controls, KYC, and AML compliance to help ensure financial data accuracy and trust.
In my teller role, I supported efficient branch operations through prompt and exact service delivery, high-accuracy reconciliation of daily revenue, and handling complex financial transactions for large volumes of clients. I also explained financial policies and limits (including AML) clearly to diverse audiences.
As a Financial Analyst, I prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow) for executive review and external reporting, managed month-end close activities (journal entries and general ledger reconciliation), and streamlined data collection using Excel. I also supported budget tracking by comparing actual vs. planned spending and flagging discrepancies early.
In accounting work, I prepared and posted high-volume, complex journal entries with proper documentation and authorization, executed complex reconciliations, produced periodic management financial reports, and supported payroll preparation. I’m especially focused on using Power BI and Excel automation to translate numbers into clear, visual narratives that improve decision-making and strengthen regulatory reporting, budgeting, and financial control.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Analyst
Soko Realty Ltd
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for executive and external reporting. Supported month-end close through journal entry preparation and general ledger reconciliation, and streamlined data collection using Excel to improve reporting efficiency.
Bank Teller
Salaam Micro Finance Bank
Processed customer deposits, withdrawals, payments, and fund transfers while ensuring prompt, accurate settlements. Reconciled daily revenue and handled high-volume transaction processing with strong adherence to internal controls and AML/KYC expectations.
Accountant
Thrive Vitality Centre
Prepared and posted high-volume journal entries with proper authorization and documentation. Completed complex reconciliations and produced periodic management and external reporting, while supporting payroll preparation and maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pennsylvania
Corporate Finance (course), Corporate Finance
2026 -
Enrolled in an ongoing Corporate Finance course at the University of Pennsylvania, started in April 2026.
Alison College
Diploma in Global Islamic Banking and Finance, Global Islamic Banking and Finance
Completed a Diploma in Global Islamic Banking and Finance in 2025.
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Management
2022 - 2025
Earned a Bachelor of Business Management from Mount Kenya University from 2022 to 2025.
Taw-heed Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2018 - 2022
Attended Taw-heed Secondary School for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from 2018 to 2022.
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