I am a detail-oriented data professional with over 2 years of experience in data analysis and financial operations. I excel at cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making, and I develop dashboards, automate reports, and track KPIs to improve efficiency and performance. I combine a solid foundation in statistics with practical financial data experience to identify trends, optimize processes, and deliver actionable insights. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate analytical findings into measurable business improvements and am eager to contribute to data-driven success in new challenges.

Mary Njambi Karanu

I am a detail-oriented data professional with over 2 years of experience in data analysis and financial operations. I excel at cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making, and I develop dashboards, automate reports, and track KPIs to improve efficiency and performance. I combine a solid foundation in statistics with practical financial data experience to identify trends, optimize processes, and deliver actionable insights. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate analytical findings into measurable business improvements and am eager to contribute to data-driven success in new challenges.

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I am a detail-oriented data professional with over 2 years of experience in data analysis and financial operations. I excel at cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making, and I develop dashboards, automate reports, and track KPIs to improve efficiency and performance.

I combine a solid foundation in statistics with practical financial data experience to identify trends, optimize processes, and deliver actionable insights. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate analytical findings into measurable business improvements and am eager to contribute to data-driven success in new challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Credit Officer at Diversity Microcredit Ltd
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Credit Administration & Loan Processing: Prepared, reviewed, and processed loan applications, disbursement memos, and supporting client documentation, ensuring adherence to internal credit policies and regulatory standards. Conducted client onboarding including KYC verification, risk profiling, and accurate data capture in core banking systems. Drafted and reviewed legal/financial documents such as land valuation instructions, charge instruments, discharge letters, and account closure documents. Maintained audit-ready filing systems for compliance. Financial Operations, Reporting & Risk Monitoring: Performed reconciliations of mobile money platforms, bank accounts, and petty cash; managed end-to-end payment processing including loan repayments, B2B transactions, CRB reporting, and third-party settlements. Generated credit risk reports, portfolio analyses, and expense reports to support management decisions. Monitored loan quality and delinquency trends, conducting proactive follow-ups.
Data Analyst at CyCUS Limited
April 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Data Management & Analysis: Extracted, transformed, and analyzed large datasets using Excel and SQL to support data-driven decision-making. Cleaned, validated, and standardized data from multiple sources, improving data integrity and reporting reliability. Performed statistical and trend analyses to identify inefficiencies and growth opportunities. Tracked key performance metrics over time. Reporting, Visualization & Insights: Designed and maintained interactive dashboards and KPI reports for real-time monitoring; automated recurring reports and data workflows to reduce manual effort. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate findings into actionable insights and process improvements. Documented data processes and reporting methodologies to ensure transparency.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Statistics at University of Embu, Embu, Kenya
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2024
KCSE at Karinga Girls High School, Kiambu, Kenya
February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2019

Qualifications

Programming in Basic Python
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
STATA
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
SPSS
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet