Baraka Mandi
Strategy Analyst at NCBA Group
Banking & Finance at University of Nairobi
Kenya
Hi, I'm Baraka Mandi!
Strategy Analyst at NCBA Group
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) graduate with Second Class Upper Honours, possessing a strong academic foundation in financial and accounting principles. Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings through internship experience, achieving 100% accuracy in accounting reconciliations and ensuring timely VAT compliance. Combines financial analysis skills with certified competencies in data analysis (ALX) and cybersecurity, enabling a data-driven, risk-aware approach to supporting efficient and secure business operations.
Experience
Young Rich Television Limited
Finance Intern
July 2022 - October 2022
Reconciled bank statements and processed transactions in QuickBooks, maintaining 100% accuracy in the company's financial records.
Prepared and filed monthly VAT returns ahead of deadlines, eliminating late payment penalties and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Identified and resolved discrepancies during account reconciliations, improving data integrity for monthly reporting.
Assisted in generating monthly financial reports and supported the budget preparation process for senior management.
Young Rich Television Limited
Finance Intern
July 2022 - October 2022
Reconciled bank statements and processed transactions in QuickBooks, maintaining 100% accuracy in the company's financial records.
Prepared and filed monthly VAT returns ahead of deadlines, eliminating late payment penalties and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Identified and resolved discrepancies during account reconciliations, improving data integrity for monthly reporting.
Assisted in generating monthly financial reports and supported the budget preparation process for senior management.
Education
Certificates & Badges
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Projects
Cybersecurity Portfolio – ISO 27001 & Security Projects
•https://capricious-beluga-e0d.notion.site/Portfolio-1cb2d4c86cfd80968f48d669451cc4cdCybersecurity Analyst (Project-Based)
Developed and documented hands-on cybersecurity projects focused on risk assessment, ISO 27001 implementation, and security controls.
Key work includes conducting organizational risk assessments, designing security policies and controls aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, securing virtual environments, and simulating incident response scenarios.
The portfolio demonstrates practical experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), basic network security, and security documentation, supported by real-world case studies and reports.
Languages
English
Native
Swahili
Native
Skills
Data Analytics
MySql
Financial Analysis
Investment Analysis
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Data Visualization