collins wandati

As a recent graduate with a degree in Mathematics and Economics, I am eager to apply my analytical prowess and financial acumen to a finance internship. I am confident that my skills and passion for the field will enable me to make a valuable contribution to your esteemed organization.

I am excited to highlight the attributes of a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics, which have equipped me with valuable skills for various roles. This interdisciplinary education has honed my analytical thinking, problem-solving prowess, and data interpretation abilities. Additionally, it has instilled a deep understanding of economic principles, enabling me to analyze complex financial scenarios and make informed decisions. My degree has also fostered strong quantitative skills, proficiency in statistical analysis, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. Overall, my education has provided a solid foundation for roles requiring critical thinking, data analysis, and a nuanced understanding of economic factors.

Key Professional Skills:

• Entrepreneurship and marketing skills
• Analytical and problem solving
• Data entry and analysis (SPSS and STATA)
• Customer service and time management
• Macroeconomic and microeconomics analysis
• Administration, team work and organizational skills
• Communication and critical thinking skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

2022 July-Aug     : Receptionist in Simba cement ( Kilifi)

Skills and Competence Gained

• Team work and Time management 

  Roles And Responsibilities

• Receiving visitors at the front desk by greeting and welcoming them
• Booking meetings
• Keeping the reception area tidy
• Answering and forwarding phone calls
• Directing visitors to the right person or department
• Maintain the office and keep all the office equipment in check as well as order any necessary office supplies.

2021 Sept-Dec       : Attachment in Teachers Service Commission Headquarter ( Finance and   economics department

Learnt Knowledge

• Budget preparation, analysis and disbursement of payments
• Calculation of overpayment using data tabulator in APU, VPU and PVDA
• County accounting service
• Procession of payment Voucher

Experience Gained

• Ability to work under minimal supervision 
• Speed and accuracy in payroll verification 
• Departmental team work
• Ability to handle complaints and wise decision making 
• Reimbursement of claims 

Duties And Responsibilities

• Origination of payments on the payroll IPPD DCS and payment vouchers on receiving a compliment IPPD DCS
• Preparation of salary overpayment notification
• Reversal of returned salaries through preparation of a journal entry voucher
• Payroll verification
• Processing of imprest surrenders
• Tax exemptions and tax reliefs
• Reconciliation of third-party accounts
• Processing application for IFMIS numbers
• Budgeting and disbursement of expenses to counties 

 2021 April-may : Data entry and analysis using SPSS and STATA in Murang’a university.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Data entry and analysis using SPSS to predict future market and income using regression 
• Data analysis to come up with non-parametric hypothesis test in chi-square method, Kruskal Wallis test, run test, sign test, Mann Whitney test, concordance test and mean test.

2020 April-August: landscaping in blue post Thika.

Roles and responsibilities

• Digging the land 
• Removal of stones and dry grasses on the land before mixing it with manure
• Planting of grass and flowers on the land
• Arranging of stones and decorating it with colours

2019 August            : Enumerator in the 2019 population census with KNBS.

Roles and responsibilities

• Data collection officer for KNBS. Data collected was accurate for the purpose of planning and resource allocation.

 2018 January-April : worked as a teacher (mathematics and geography)

• BSC Mathematics and Economics
• Certificate in Statistical Packages for Data Analysis (STATA)
• Certificate in Statistical Package for Social Service (SPSS)
• Certificate in Entrepreneurship skills