I lead finance and analytics functions across a multi-entity group operating in agriculture, manufacturing, and exports. My role blends strategic finance with data-driven problem-solving, enabling the business to make informed decisions using real-time insights. Key projects include: – Building automated financial reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI – Analyzing operational data in Odoo ERP across sales, procurement, and inventory – Developing cash flow models and budgeting tools – Using SQL and Python (pandas) for financial trend analysis and process improvement I’m also expanding my skills through DataCamp’s Data Science and Machine Learning tracks to further integrate advanced analytics into my finance work.

Evolve Systems Group | Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

Technical Support Consultant

experience while handling technical enquiries by phone, email, fax, chat and remote assistance. • Assisting clients with technical software issues relating to Sage Pastel Partner, Line 50 and 2nd line support for Sage Pastel Evolution • Backing up other support representative with other clients technical software issues relating to Consultants enquiries assistance if required • Resolving internal support issues with network admin or internal software being used where required. • Logging incidents and following Priorities as set within the support department • Monitoring support productivity and suggesting any improvements

My Education

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Certified Global Business Analyst Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia | 2023

Certified Management Accountant Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia | 2021

FinanceAtlantic International University | 2016

ACCA, AccountingACCA | 2015

Diploma in Accounting -Core Practices and Theory, Accounting and FinanceAlison | 2015

About Me

I’m a finance and data professional with over 17 years of experience in financial management, business operations, and strategic analysis. My background in accounting gave me a deep appreciation for numbers, but it’s my journey into data science that

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Zahidah Murira

Financial Analyst

Third Man Limited | Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

Spreadsheet Fundamentals

Introduction to Python

Spreadsheet Fundamentals

AI aficionado, dancing with algorithms in the realm of possibilities.

My Work

Project: Building Financial Reports

Introduction to SQL

Investigating Netflix Movies and Guest Stars in The Office

Dr. Semmelweis and the Discovery of Handwashing

Predicting Credit Card Approvals

A Visual History of Nobel Prize Winners

Analyzing TV Data

Introduction to Python

Intermediate Python

Project: Cleaning Bank Marketing Campaign Data

The Android App Market on Google Play

A Network Analysis of Game of Thrones

Duplicate of Data Visualization in Python for Absolute Beginners - Solution

Project: Building Financial Reports

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

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Projects

My Work Experience

Third Man Ltd | Oct 2022 - Present

Finance Manager

Evolve Systems Group | Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

Technical Support Consultant

My Education

About Me