Financial Analyst Accounting

CATHERINE MUIRURI

Rockwall, TX *********@*****.*** 214-***-****

CPA candidate with experience in Accounting and finance with a willingness to learn new opportunities. I am a detail-oriented individual seeking an accounting position with your company, which will benefit from my analytical and problem-solving skills that can be utilized to improve profitability and efficiency. I have impeccable communication and teamwork skills and the ability to work independently without supervision. EDUCATION

Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Denton, TX

Master of Business Administration in Accounting & Business Analytics May 2020 TWU Outstanding Performance Award & Arlyne Haggard Daly Award GPA: 4.0 2019 National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Scholarship Award Daystar University Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor of Science in Economics June 2016

Honors Award & Dean’s List Awards GPA: 3.62

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Direct Capital Access, LLC Dallas, TX

Financial Accounting Analyst Jan. 2019 to May 2020

• Managed the preparation of fund performance reports, audit and tax schedules.

• Performed pre and post-close variance analysis, process documentation, accounting for multi-tiered parent subsidiary relationships and inter-company balancing.

• Prepared journal entries, compiled financial reports, account reconciliation and investment reporting. Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX

Graduate Assistant Jan. 2017 to Dec. 2018

Decreased the applications processing time by approximately 25%.

Facilitates the preparation of course materials and exams, grading assignments and exams.

Implemented a centralized automated calculating system that improved budget allocation by 30%. Cares Clearing and Forwarding Ltd Nairobi, Kenya

Financial Analyst Jan. 2016 to Dec. 2016

Spearheaded annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes.

Analyzed trends and forecasts and recommended actions for optimization.

Developed financial models to support valuation, planning and forecasting. AIESEC International Port Louis, Mauritius

Humanitarian Volunteer Overseas May 2015 to Aug. 2015

Awarded “Most Outstanding 2015 Delegate” AIESEC Kenya.

Maintained the projects and campaigns under 85% of the allocated budget.

Managed a team of over 15 people and raised HIV/AIDS & drugs awareness in over 25 schools. LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Ernst &Young Student Leadership Challenge (EY) Las Vegas, NV Team leader and honorably awarded 2nd place. Aug. 2018 National Association of Black Accountants Inc. (NABA) Denton, TX President Nov. 2018 to Oct 2019

Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Denton, TX Chief Finance Officer Nov. 2018 to Oct 2019

Golden Key International Honors Society Denton, TX Member Oct. 2017 to Present

Technical skills: MS Excel, Tax Act, RStudio, Tableau, Python, SQL and Data Analysis. Geographic Preference: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and willing to relocate.

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