Baraka Mandi
Strategy Analyst at NCBA Group
Finance at University of Nairobi
Kenya
Hi, I'm Baraka Mandi!
Strategy Analyst at NCBA Group
Finance graduate (BComm, Second Class Upper Honors) with a strong foundation in financial analysis, valuation, and data-driven decision-making. Completed a professional internship providing hands-on exposure to financial reporting, performance analysis, and supporting business reviews. Skilled in using Excel and MySQL to analyze financial data and build foundational financial models to assess performance and viability. Known for translating quantitative analysis into clear, actionable insights to support financial and strategic decisions. Seeking entry-level opportunities across finance, analysis, and decision-support functions, including corporate finance, financial analysis, banking, risk, and investments. Committed to continuous professional development, with long-term plans to pursue the CFA charter.
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.
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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