MARYANNE MACHARIA
NAIROBI
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented finance and project management professional with a strong background in project management including developing, executing, and closing projects on time and within budget. Adept at providing comprehensive administrative and coordination support to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Eager to contribute my skills and expertise to drive the success of challenging and impactful projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Analyst
Jubilee Asset Management Ltd
7 2023 - Current
- Streamlined project management with effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Conducted market research studies to provide valuable insights for strategic planning initiatives.
- Optimized business operations by 50% through introducing efficient workflow processes, which led to smoother project execution.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by leading regular review sessions to identify and implement process enhancements.
Project Analyst
Instiglio
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided valuable insights for future projects through comprehensive post-project evaluations and lessons learned documentation.
- Ensured on-time project completion rates of 90% by closely monitoring progress and attending to risks that arose within the project scope.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation to ensure clear understanding of scope, objectives, and deliverables among all stakeholders..
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Conducted external audits of multinational corporations with over $5m in assets
- Safeguarded clients' assets with diligent risk assessments and recommending appropriate internal controls.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, ensuring accurate application throughout all assurance engagements.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through clear communication, active listening, and prompt resolution of concerns or issues raised during audits.
- Conducted reviews of interim financial information, providing timely insights into potential risks or areas requiring further investigation in year-end audits.
- Mentored 4 junior associates, fostering professional growth through hands-on training of accounting principles and company procedures, as well as providing constructive feedback on performance evaluations.
- Tested clients' internal controls and provided recommendations to enhance their security, resulting in more accurate and reliable financial reporting processes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by conducting thorough audits and providing valuable recommendations for improvements.
- Managed multiple simultaneous audit projects, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze the financial performance of clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
United States International University - Africa
05.2014 - 08.2017
United States International University - Africa
Skills
Project management
Data analysis and visualization
Financial analysis and budgeting
Documenting & Reporting
Leadership
Communication and collaboration
Strategic thinking & Problem solving
Operational efficiency
Business process improvement
Timeline
Project Analyst
Instiglio
05.2021 - 05.2022
Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
09.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
United States International University - Africa
05.2014 - 08.2017
Business Analyst
Jubilee Asset Management Ltd
7 2023 - Current
United States International University - Africa
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