Panashe Takawira
Durham,NH
Summary
Finance professional with three years of experience in credit control and underwriting, currently pursuing a Master’s in Finance. Skilled at using financial analysis, forecasting, and data tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Python to turn data into clear insights. I enjoy combining finance knowledge with analytics to support smarter decisions and drive business results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Controller
Old Mutual Insure
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Analyzed payment patterns, delinquency rates, and credit data using Excel and Power BI.
- Developed automated dashboards and reports that tracked account receivables performance, aging schedules, and key credit KPIs, improving reporting efficiency by 30%.
- Collaborated with underwriting and compliance teams to design credit risk scoring models and monitor high-risk accounts using historical trends and predictive analytics.
- Conducted variance analysis on expected vs. actual collections and identified root causes of discrepancies.
- Supported month-end close processes by reconciling accounts and preparing detailed credit reports for senior management.
- Contributed to a 15% reduction in overdue accounts through improved data visibility and strategic collection planning.
Underwriter
Old Mutual Insure
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Used underwriting data to assess risk exposure, build pricing models, and develop automated quote approval templates.
- Produced regular reports and dashboards in Excel and Power BI to monitor claim ratios, loss trends, and customer segments.
- Collaborated with claims department to optimize risk selection criteria based on analytical findings.
- Participated in underwriting audits by organizing and analyzing policy data to ensure alignment with internal controls.
- Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
- Met with customers, agents and brokers to negotiate coverage, price, and service delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of New Hampshire
New Hampshire, USA07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe12-2021
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Credit Risk Management
- Power BI, Tableau
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- SQL
- Excel (Advanced)
- Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Dashboard Reporting
- Communication
Timeline
Credit Controller
Old Mutual Insure
03.2023 - 07.2025
Underwriter
Old Mutual Insure
03.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Finance
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
University of Zimbabwe
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