MWIRIGI DOUGLAS

• Prepared over 80 financial reports and reconciliations for individual clients and SMEs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity for decision-making.
• Designed customized business plans and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for more than 50 start-ups and growth-stage enterprises, supporting strategy development and investor readiness.
• Provided ongoing financial advisory services to entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping clients improve cash flow, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.

• Collaborated with a team of 6+ faculty members to streamline academic workflow, contributing to improved course delivery and departmental efficiency.
  
  Contributed subject-matter expertise to research activities and academic projects, aligning content with current professional and industry standards.
  
  Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed academic papers, advancing research in finance and SME development.
  
  Designed and delivered over 50 engaging lesson plans for both physical and distance learning platforms, tailored to Finance and Economics courses.
  
  Assessed and tracked academic progress for 200+ students, offering personalized feedback to enhance learning outcomes and retention.
  
  Built strong rapport with students through active class discussions, mentorship, and academic advising, leading to positive course evaluations.
  
  Developed customized teaching materials and exercises to illustrate complex course concepts and support practical application.
  
  Taught a diverse student body, employing differentiated instructional techniques to cater to varied learning styles and academic abilities.
  
  Prepared detailed semester outlines and instructional plans to ensure compliance with university curriculum standards and objectives.
  
  Evaluated quizzes, assignments, and exams for 150+ students per semester, ensuring timely and constructive feedback for academic improvement.

• Analyzed financial records and prepared tailored budgets for 110 SMEs in informal settlements, enabling better cash flow management and credit readiness.
  
  Recommended operational process improvements to over 100 SMEs, leading to increased efficiency and a reported 15–20% reduction in operational costs (where tracked).
  
  Evaluated and improved sales, marketing, and branding strategies for informal businesses, helping at least 60% of them expand their customer base within 3–6 months.
  
  Prepared project and productivity reports, ensuring full compliance with safety and quality requirements among the supported SMEs.
  
  Identified and supported new business development opportunities for 110 small businesses, resulting in the launch of several new product lines or services.
  
  Established and maintained internal and external communication frameworks for informal enterprises, improving client, supplier, and team coordination.
  
  Advised SMEs on employee, labor, vendor, and supplier contracts, helping them formalize informal agreements and reduce disputes.
  
  Performed risk analysis for 110 micro-enterprises, developing mitigation strategies that reduced exposure to common financial and operational risks.
  
  Conducted market research and competitor analysis, helping SMEs reposition themselves competitively and adopt new pricing or product strategies.

• Mapped and analyzed business processes for 10 SMEs in collaboration with other interns, improving workflow efficiency and identifying bottlenecks in SME operations.
  
  Assisted in financial data analysis and forecasting, contributing to the preparation of monthly projections and cash flow statements for 10 SMEs.
  
  Supported testing and reporting of 10 SMEs business improvement projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing decision-making.

• Prepared and recorded over 100 invoices and journal entries, supporting timely financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Analyzed and documented financial data for budgeting and audit purposes, contributing to more organized financial tracking.
• Assisted in preparing monthly and term-based budgets, helping the institution forecast expenses and allocate resources effectively.
• Reviewed financial documents and payment records for accuracy and compliance, reducing errors and supporting audit readiness

Ongoing, expected 2026

Finalist (CPA K)