Samuel Monanka Machage
Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Detail-oriented Actuarial Analyst with impressive technical, time management and problem-solving skills. Proficient in diverse pricing structures, marketing techniques, financial analysis, customer relations and complex financial models and concepts. Sound knowledge of finance and business with a comprehensive background in statistics and mathematics. Being result oriented, focus, determination and hard work are key. Seeking opportunities that will expand my skills while ensuring company growth as well.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Universal College of Africa
Dar Es Salaam, TANZANIA
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Created presentations to attract new business opportunities.
- Conducted research on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
- Organized meetings between senior management and prospective customers.
- Attended tradeshows and conferences to network with potential clients.
Actuarial Officer Intern
National Social Security Fund, NSSF
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Created and implemented different financial analysis plans, reports and statistical calculations.
- Authored reports and put together presentations to outline findings and recommendations of analysis.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Leveraged programming and analytical software skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Junior Actuarial Analyst Intern
Muhanna Actuaries and Consultants
Dar Es Salaam
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with actuarial valuations
- Completed data manipulations using RStudio, Stata and Excel.
- Created graphs, charts and tables to report on results of statistical analyses.
- Attended several training session to sharpen older skills and learn new ones
- Compiled and categorized numerical data and evaluated financial loss and expenses.
- Performed pension valuations for clients with cash balance plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam-Tanzania10.2023
Advanced Certificate in Secondary -
Baobab Secondary School
Bagamoyo-Tanzania06.2020
Certificate of Secondary School -
Heritage Secondary School
Pwani-Tanzania11.2017
Skills
- Numerical Data Analysis
- Pension Plan Development
- Model Creation
- Use of analytical tools such as SPSS, RStudio, Excel and Stata
- Commendable content creating skills
- Ability to persevere and stay motivated
- Unmatched oral and written communication skills
- Public speaking, presentation and reporting Skills
- Microsoft Office
Certificates and Awards
- Data Analysis with R Studio Certificate
- Certificate in Stata Programming
- Certificate in Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Outstanding Student Leadership Award
- STEM Innovation Challenge Participation Certificate
Membership and Affiliations
- Member, Dar es Salaam University Statistics Association (DUSA), 2022-Present
- Member, Tanzania Actuarial Students' Society (TASS), 2021-Present
- Head of IT, Actuarial Science Students' Association of the University of Dar es Salaam (ASSAUD), 2021-2022
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Hobbies
- Book reading
- Piano playing
- Blogging and writing
- Language learning
- Coding and programming
REFERENCES
EVELYN BARULO
Principal Officer
Muhanna Actuaries and Consultants
- Dar es salaam, Tanzania
- +255 622 464 939
- evelyn@muhanna.com
ABEL NISAGURWE
Senior Actuarial Officer
National Social Security Fund(NSSF)
- P.O. Box 1322, DSM
- +255 767 031 242
- abel.esikia@gmail.com
EMMANUEL EZEKIEL MWANJILINJI
Assistant Lecturer
University of Dar es Salaam
- P.O. Box 35047, DSM
- +255 762 621 986
- mwanjilinjiemmanuel@yahoo.com
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Universal College of Africa
09.2023 - Current
Actuarial Officer Intern
National Social Security Fund, NSSF
08.2022 - 11.2022
Junior Actuarial Analyst Intern
Muhanna Actuaries and Consultants
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate in Secondary -
Baobab Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary School -
Heritage Secondary School