IRENE YEGO MACHAS
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in financial management, digital solutions implementation, and client engagement. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and compliance. Adept at data-driven decision-making, financial modeling, and business partnering to drive strategic growth. Strong technical acumen in data analytics, ERP systems, and financial technology solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Support and Implementation Engineer
Craft Silicon Limited
09.2024 - Current
- Implement and support digital financial solutions at client sites and on-premise
- Generate key project documentation, including Functional Specification Documents (FSD) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts
- Conduct API testing and troubleshoot financial system incidents
- Monitor system performance and transaction metrics to ensure seamless operations
- Engage with clients to gather requirements and provide updates on financial system enhancements
Project Manager
ModeFinserver Limited
Nairobi
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed digital transformation and financial inclusion projects for financial sector clients across East and Southern Africa
- Led budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for multiple projects
- Delivered digital banking solutions, including mobile banking, digital onboarding, and USSD platforms
- Oversaw project roadmaps, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation
- Conducted weekly stand-up meetings to monitor progress and ensure timely delivery
Fund Administration and Accounting Lead
Amana Capital Limited
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted financial analysis and reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Developed interactive dashboards to visualize fund performance and key financial metrics
- Collected and analyzed market and financial data, including stock prices, bond yields, and foreign exchange rates
- Designed visually appealing investor reports, summarizing market outlook and performance
- Identified and mitigated operational risks, ensuring fund stability
Unit Trust Analyst & Financial Accountant
Dry Associates Investment Bank
10.2014 - 10.2019
- Developed monthly financial statements for investment funds and submitted them to the regulator
- Conducted investment research and market analysis, contributing to KES 200B in AUM growth
- Managed compliance, risk assessment, and financial due diligence for investment portfolios
- Designed fund performance dashboards to enhance decision-making
- Authored and disseminated monthly investment reports to High Net Worth investors
Education
Master’s degree - Economics
University of Nairobi
12.2024
Bachelor’s degree - Economics
University of Nairobi
12.2014
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Revenue Management
- Financial Modeling
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Data Analytics & Visualization
- Digital Transformation & Financial Technology
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Regulatory Compliance & Governance
- Project Management
- ERP Systems
- Compliance & Risk Tools
Languages
- English & Kiswahili (Fluent)
- French (Advanced – DELF B2)
Timeline
Support and Implementation Engineer
Craft Silicon Limited
09.2024 - Current
Project Manager
ModeFinserver Limited
11.2022 - 02.2024
Fund Administration and Accounting Lead
Amana Capital Limited
01.2021 - 11.2022
Unit Trust Analyst & Financial Accountant
Dry Associates Investment Bank
10.2014 - 10.2019
Master’s degree - Economics
University of Nairobi
Bachelor’s degree - Economics
University of Nairobi
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