Hi, I’m
Mathews Ndubi
Entreprenuer, Financial Analyst, MBA
Nairobi
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
The Noble Hotel And Conference Centre
Director
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Founders Factory Africa
Venture Analyst
12.2022 - 4 2023
Job overview
- Enhanced investment portfolio performance by conducting thorough due diligence on potential opportunities
- Facilitated communications between portfolio companies and investors, fostering positive relationships that enabled growth opportunities
- Coordinated closely with legal counsel throughout transaction processes from term sheet negotiations to closing documentation preparation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations at all stages of the process
- Mentored junior team members by sharing industry knowledge and providing guidance on key tasks to support their professional growth as Venture Analysts
- Developed expertise in specific verticals to inform investment strategies tailored towards emerging trends and technologies
- Participated in industry events as a representative of the firm, expanding professional networks and enhancing brand visibility within the venture capital community
- Evaluated financial models to assess growth potential and risk factors in prospective investments
- Conducted regular portfolio reviews, monitoring key performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement or intervention.
Novastar Ventures
Investment Analyst
08.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Assess the need for technical assistance that would strengthen the portfolio status
- Manage and coordinate the Technical Assistance Facility given to Novastar Ventures by the Development Financial Institution (British International Investment BII) and ensure delivery of assistance to prospective investee companies
- Sourcing for deals, scrutinizing deals and advising the investment team on the best deals to take
- Track investment pipeline in assigned geographies and sectors to ensure alignment of capital needs with fundraising activities
- Develop investment pipeline for Novastar Venture funds through the identification of potential investees and cultivation of relationships
- Present eligible investments to the investment team strategy and investment committee
- Monitor and report on the investment market in Africa (Market-Mapping)
- Participate in investor meetings and calls to provide portfolio updates.
Stroil Company Limited
Research Team Lead
11.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Worked with a team of researchers to develop concept notes, budgets, and proposals tailored for the energy, mining, and oil & gas industry, specifically dealing with community development agreements, policies affecting the various sectors and community expectation management
- Monitor developments and innovations within the Oil & Gas Industry and write proposals of how they can be implemented in the country (Kenya)
- Worked with different stakeholders within the energy, mining, oil & gas industry to ensure that their needs are met
- Writing research papers and articles on the state of the energy and oil & gas industry in Kenya and the broader East African Region
- Represent the company in oil and gas forums, conferences and stakeholder sessions.
Zamboo Furnitures Limited
Co-Founder
05.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Zamboo Furniture is a company that specializes in the manufacture of simulated bamboo furniture
- Helped build up the operational systems for the company
- In charge of all administrative and financial functions of the business
- Developed the Human Resource department
- Set up operations in Nairobi and Eldoret Towns
- Developed and curated the business model.
Education
Unicaf UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
MBA from General Administration And Finance
10.2023
Curtin University MalaysiaMiri, Malaysia
Bachelor of Science from Petroleum Engineering
09.2018
Moi High School, KabarakNakuru, Kenya
High School Diploma
04.2001 - 04.2013
Skills
Financial analysis and modelingundefined
References
- Dr. Adeline Wong, adeline.w@curtin.edu.my, +60 85 443939
- Mr. Mathews Mwenga, mathew.waita@gmail.com, +254 715 833 628
- Samuel Kanu, samuel@novastarventures.com
- Jane W. Ng'ang'a, janndubi@gmail.com, +254-711591083
- Peter Ekali, ekalipeterson@gmail.com, +254-790075
Timeline
Director
The Noble Hotel And Conference Centre
06.2023 - Current
Venture Analyst
Founders Factory Africa
12.2022 - 4 2023
Investment Analyst
Novastar Ventures
08.2021 - 11.2022
Co-Founder
Zamboo Furnitures Limited
05.2019 - 08.2020
Research Team Lead
Stroil Company Limited
11.2018 - 08.2021
Moi High School, Kabarak
High School Diploma
04.2001 - 04.2013
Unicaf University
MBA from General Administration And Finance
04.2023
Curtin University Malaysia
Bachelor of Science from Petroleum Engineering
04.2018
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