Michelle Wambaya

Michelle Wambaya Kenya •-• himalayas.app/@michellemtonie Professional summary Results-driven finance analyst with 1 year of hands-on experience in financial analysis, modeling, and data-driven reporting at Kenya Urban Roads Authority. Proficient in advanced data analysis tools, including SPSS, and skilled in budgeting, policy appraisal, and research report writing, with a strong academic background in Economics and Finance. Demonstrated ability to deliver actionable insights and accurate reports, seeking to leverage expertise in G Sheets, Pivot Tables, and PowerBI to drive impactful data analysis at Spotter Labs. Education KENYA ACCOUNTANTS AND SECRETARIES NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD (KASNEB) CPA (in-progress) - Present Currently pursuing Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) at KASNEB. Coursework includes Financial Accounting, ICT, Applied Statistics, Economic Theory, Business Law, Entrepreneurship & Communication, and Economics. KENYATTA UNIVERSITY BSc Economics and Finance - Present Graduated with a BSc in Economics and Finance from Kenyatta University. Key courses included Econometrics, Development Economics, Public Sector Economics, Financial Management, Applied Statistics, and IT for Economics. Completed group research projects on economic modeling, budgeting, and policy analysis. Experience KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITYKenya Finance AttachéApr 2024 - Jul 2024 Generated and maintained detailed financial reports using advanced Excel formulas and pivot tables, supporting data-driven decision-making. Analyzed budget and expenditure data to identify trends, driving process improvements and cost optimization for infrastructure projects. Performed data entry and cleansing to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records across multiple reporting cycles. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights for project stakeholders. Supported integration of financial data from diverse sources, maintaining centralized and accurate reporting systems. Resolved data discrepancies by troubleshooting inconsistencies, ensuring reliable audit and compliance outcomes. Skills Technical: Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Policy Appraisal, Research Design, Research Report Writing, Data Analysis, Excel, SQL, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Communication, Python, Jupyter Notebooks Presentation, Teamwork, Time Management, Google Analytics, Gmail, Excel Sheets, Data Analysis