I am a finance professional with a strong focus on optimizing financial resources through strategic investment, budgeting, and risk assessment. My experience includes guiding the Early Childhood Development Network of Kenya (ECDNeK) in making informed financial decisions, thanks to my ability to analyze financial data and trends. I possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling me to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external stakeholders, and donors to secure crucial financial support.With a background as a scholar, trader, and financial advisor, I’ve written dissertations on stock market anomalies and stock splits at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). I am also a certified proprietary trader, having participated in the NSE Investment Challenge 2016. My skills span financial analysis, forecasting, investment analysis, portfolio management, and Foreign Exchange trading.Currently, I work as a Finance Officer at ECDNeK, where I manage grant budgets, prepare financial documents, and assist in developing project proposals. Additionally, I’m proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and hold a valid driver’s license and Kenyan passport.