Finance & Business Analysis Professional

Brian
Mwadeje
Bawa

Finance· Data · Building things that matter!

Delivering data-driven insights and streamlining financial operations across diverse industries. Bridging finance and technology — with a deep commitment to mission-driven impact across Africa.

Nairobi, Kenya EAT (UTC+3) · All Timezones Remote-First 4 Languages
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4+
Yrs Exp.
4
Languages
ACCA
In Progress
What I Bring
Core Competencies

Financial Management

  • Financial Modelling & Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Tax Compliance (KRA)
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll & Risk Assessment

Data & Analytics

  • SQL
  • Tableau & Power BI
  • Advanced Excel
  • ERP Systems
  • Data Visualisation

Software & Tools

  • Xero & QuickBooks
  • Salesforce & Jira
  • Whimsical & LivePerson
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace

Professional Skills

  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Government Liaison
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
Career History
Work Experience
May 2025 – Present
Freelance Accountant
Self-Employed · Nairobi, Kenya (Remote)
  • Deliver comprehensive accounting and advisory services to SMEs across retail, hospitality, and professional services sectors.
  • Execute full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliation, tax filing, and KRA representation ensuring full regulatory compliance.
  • Advise on capital budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and business plan development.
Secured funding for Cutz Castle through structured business plans and financial projections
Engineered automated tracking systems in Google Sheets & Excel, eliminating manual errors
Achieved 100% on-time KRA filing compliance across all client accounts
August 2024 – Present
Founder & CEO (Chief Everything Officer)
Bawacap Limited · Nairobi, Kenya
  • Founded and lead an infrastructure company delivering cellular tower construction in underserved regions, building the physical backbone of digital inclusion across Africa.
  • Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight including finance, budgeting, procurement, compliance, and contract management.
  • Lead project planning and execution, coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure timely delivery.
  • Drive business development, client relationships, and partnerships while maintaining cost control and sustainable growth.
May 2024 – April 2025
Business Analyst
Maids.cc · Dubai, U.A.E (Remote)
  • Analysed operational and financial datasets using SQL and Excel to inform strategic decisions in the operations department.
  • Designed Tableau dashboards surfacing recruitment trends and KPIs for leadership in real time.
  • Served as primary liaison between Kenyan Immigration authorities and UAE Embassy, accelerating applicant processing timelines.
Architected strategic separation of African recruitment flow into dedicated Ugandan and Kenyan pipelines
Deployed Documents OCR system enabling fully automated electronic data capture
January 2023 – April 2024
Junior Financial Controller
Southern Sahil Company Limited · Nairobi, Kenya
  • Oversaw the full accounting function — revenue, expenditure, and payroll — ensuring accurate monthly reconciliation.
  • Managed accounts receivable end-to-end including invoicing, collections, and overdue follow-up.
Redesigned budgeting framework, identifying inefficiencies that materially improved operating margins
Led adoption of Salesforce, Slack & Zoom, transforming remote team productivity
May 2022 – December 2022
Accounting Intern
Gulf Cross Limited · Mombasa, Kenya
  • Supported payroll administration, budget monitoring, and financial record maintenance across core accounting functions.
Recognised for audit-ready records and identifying cost-saving opportunities across departments
Personal Work
Dashboard Portfolio

PizzaOut Sales Analysis

End-to-end data analysis of a pizza restaurant chain covering revenue trends, order patterns, best and worst sellers, and category performance across time periods.

Excel SQL Power BI Data Analysis
View on GitHub

Glovo Sales Analysis

A Power BI dashboard delivering end-to-end insights into grocery sales performance, product mix, and outlet dynamics to support data-driven decision-making.

Excel Power BI SQL
View on GitHub

Coffee Sales Analysis & Visualisation

An interactive coffee sales dashboard built using SQL for data preparation and Excel Pivot Tables for visualization.

SQL Power BI Data Storytelling
View on GitHub
Academic Background
Education & Certifications
In Progress

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Level I Completed · Actively pursuing full ACCA certification, deepening expertise in financial reporting, audit, taxation, and strategic financial management.

Cum Laude

B.Sc. Finance — Investment Management

United States International University-Africa · Nairobi, Kenya · Graduated September 2022

Cum Laude Dean's List 2018–2022
Certifications
IBM Data Fundamentals Badge
IBM SkillsBuild
Data Fundamentals
Issued 2026
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IBM Data Fundamentals Badge
IBM SkillsBuild
Machine Learning for Data Science Projects
Issued 2026
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IBM Data Fundamentals Badge
IBM SkillsBuild
Enterprise Data Science in Practice
Issued 2026
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Communication
Languages
🇬🇧
English
Native
🇰🇪
Swahili
Native
🇪🇸
Spanish
Fluent
🇹🇷
Turkish
Fluent
Beyond Work
Interests & Hobbies

Music

Playing the guitar as a creative outlet and a way to unwind.

Photography & Film

Exploring photography and videography as a means of storytelling.

Cooking

Experimenting in the kitchen — finding creativity and joy in crafting new dishes.

Cycling

Staying active outdoors — cycling helps reset the mind and think clearly.

Reading & Languages

An avid reader with a deep interest in learning new languages and connecting across cultures.

Let's Connect

Open to remote opportunities worldwide.

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