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DIANA MUSUMBA

Newcastle,Australia

Summary

Dynamic financial analyst with proven expertise in financial reporting, restructuring strategies, and M&A advisory, honed at Ernst & Young LLP Kenya. Excelled in roles requiring debt collection, financial analysis, and compassionate client interaction as a Personal Care Worker. Skilled in leveraging analytical acumen and interpersonal skills to drive corporate recovery and transaction success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Worker

Moran Healthcare Group
Stockton, NSW
05.2024 - Current
  • Answering patient calls promptly and assisting them with requests as necessary.
  • Assisting clients with personal care activities, such as grooming and full assistance with hygiene.
  • Providing companionship and support during daily activities.
  • Feeding and nutrition support.
  • Mobility and manual handling.
  • Documentation.
  • Maintaining a safe living environment by minimizing or removing safety risks or hazards.

Financial Analyst

Ernst & Young LLP Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
  • I served as a financial analyst in the strategy and transactions service line, and I am currently on a career break pursuing a personal goal.
  • Key contributions included:

Restructuring and turnaround strategy.

  • Supporting insolvent companies in corporate recovery by monitoring outstanding payments, contacting customers to collect overdue payments, and resolving outstanding accounts on behalf of our insolvent clients.
  • Reconcile accounts, clear unallocated cash, and resolve payment discrepancies on behalf of our insolvent clients.
  • Negotiate payment plans and arrangements with debtors on behalf of our insolvent clients.
  • Process receipts for all payments received.
  • Respond to client and account queries.

Financial analysis.

  • Analysis of financial data to uncover potential red flags and anomalies, ensuring clients are well informed about transaction risks.
  • Preparation of due diligence reports, identifying key findings, and recommendations to clients.

Financial modeling and analysis.

  • Using Excel to produce high-quality spreadsheets and reports for clients.
  • Use financial analysis tools to evaluate portfolio options, and advise clients.
  • Provide predictive forecasts.
  • Create and present easy-to-understand models for clients.

Valuations

  • Supported the valuations teams in various assignments, which include business valuations, impairment reviews, property valuation reviews, etc.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory.

  • Successfully closed deals for various companies across different industries in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia
  • Involved in sell-side M&A and capital raising.

Financial Analyst Intern

Ernst & Young LLP Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Supported the strategy and transactions team with various assignments on restructuring and insolvency, valuations and financial analysis

Education

Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration -

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
12-2025

Bachelor of Economics -

Kenyatta University
Nairobi
06.2019

Skills

  • Debt collection
  • Revenue recognition and forecasting
  • Financial reporting
  • Workflow planning
  • Payment negotiations
  • Invoice processing
  • Credit control
  • Business analysis
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Presentation
  • Report writing
  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • Quick books
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Personal Care Worker

Moran Healthcare Group
05.2024 - Current

Financial Analyst

Ernst & Young LLP Kenya
01.2021 - Current

Financial Analyst Intern

Ernst & Young LLP Kenya
09.2019 - 12.2020

Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Business Administration -

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Economics -

Kenyatta University
DIANA MUSUMBA