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BLESSING DUWA

Investment Professional
Harare

Summary

Experienced with financial analysis, market research, and portfolio management. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of market trends and investment strategies to drive informed decision-making. Track record of leveraging analytical skills and strategic thinking to optimize investment performance.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Finance Officer

Tapora
08.2024 - Current
  • Cost Control & Burn Rate Analysis: Monitor expenses, calculate burn rate, and implement cost-saving measures to optimize financial performance
  • Funding & Investment Strategy: Identify funding opportunities, liaise with investors, and apply for loans to support business expansion
  • Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare financial statements, budgets, and cash flow reports to support decision-making
  • Accounts Management: Oversee accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and ensure timely invoicing and payments

Investment Research Analyst

Gunhill Medical Village
03.2024 - Current
  • Conduct Financial Analysis: Evaluate financial statements, market data, and economic indicators to assess the performance and potential of investment opportunities
  • Conduct Market Research: Analyze current market conditions and identify opportunities that align with the investment needs of GMV
  • Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations that communicate findings, analyses, and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future performance and assess the value of securities
  • Analyzing current and emerging trends in the healthcare industry, including technological advancements, regulatory changes, and demographic shifts to identify and attract funding partners aligned with GMV objectives
  • Tailoring the pitch deck content to the target audience, considering their level of expertise, interests, and potential concerns

Investment Analyst (Remote)

Invsurge Capital Partners
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: South Africa
  • Performed comprehensive targeted investment and investee operational diagnostics, market research, financial modelling and analysis, and provided impact focused value creation support and reporting to support decision-making, deal structuring and impact investment value creation consulting services
  • Analysed and evaluated prospective private equity investment opportunities through an impact lens
  • Developed financial models using MSExcel, to forecast the performance and position, cashflow requirements, indicative valuations, and provided potential deal structures
  • Prepared reports and presented findings to senior management to support more informed decisions
  • South Africa

Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Paramount Rehabitation Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: Namibia
  • Conducted research and analysis to support company growth decision-making processes
  • Researched and analyzed growth opportunities resulting in company performance - increased revenue 15% & 5% rec
  • Created and maintained financial models to evaluate and inform capital raising efforts, including a forecast cap table
  • Developed reports and presented findings to senior management resulting in more informed business decisions
  • Conducted weekly bank reconciliations, successfully resolving 100% of all financial discrepancies
  • Maintained accurate financial records for accounts payable and receivable, handling an average of 100 transactions per week
  • Managed sensitive financial data, inputting and organizing accounting information for over 50 clients into electronic files and databases
  • Namibia

Education

Bachelor of Economics - International Economics And Trade

Zhejiang University of Technology
China
09.2018 - 06.2022

Skills

Microsoft word

Microsoft Excel

Due Diligence

Google workspace

Financial Analysis

Term sheets

Soft skill

Financial administration

Cost control

Time management

Budget planning

Investment management

Financial forecasting

Budget forecasting

Certification

Currently studying CFA Investment foundation course.

Additional Information

Managing Director :Nyasha Mututa drmututa@gunhillmedicalvillage.co.zw

Project Manager: Rejoice Kanjera rkanjera@tapora.co.zw


Timeline

Finance Officer

Tapora
08.2024 - Current

Investment Research Analyst

Gunhill Medical Village
03.2024 - Current

Investment Analyst (Remote)

Invsurge Capital Partners
03.2023 - 02.2024

Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Paramount Rehabitation Center
09.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Economics - International Economics And Trade

Zhejiang University of Technology
09.2018 - 06.2022

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