David Heriel Baraka
Dar es Salaam
Summary
David Baraka is a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience at Deloitte Consulting Limited, excelling in risk management assessments and data analysis. Proven track record in enhancing internal controls for donor-funded projects and conducting comprehensive audits. Adept at report writing and fostering stakeholder relationships to drive project success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Dar es Salaam
09.2025 - Current
- A team leader in conducting governance, risk, and compliance reviews for donor-funded projects, including USAID Afya Yangu Southern, USAID Kizazi Hodari, and GPE TSP, where I focused on leading a team in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, performing due diligence on vendors delivering project services, and undertaking field visits to assess the implementation of project objectives.
- Worked in stock reconciliation for Total Energies Tanzania, focusing on understanding the stock record management process and performing detailed analysis to identify discrepancies, improve accuracy, and support effective inventory control
- Conducted information system audits for several banks in Tanzania, including NMB, NCBA, and Stanbic, with responsibilities covering systems reviews, access security assessments, and internal controls.
Business Analyst
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Dar es Salaam
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Conducted governance, risk, and compliance reviews for donor-funded projects, including USAID Afya Yangu Southern, USAID Kizazi Hodari, and GPE TSP, where I focused on evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, performing due diligence on vendors delivering project services, and undertaking field visits to assess the implementation of project objectives.
- Worked in stock reconciliation for Total Energies Tanzania, focusing on understanding the stock record management process and performing detailed analysis to identify discrepancies, improve accuracy, and support effective inventory control
- Conducted information system audits for several banks in Tanzania, including NMB, NCBA, and Stanbic, with responsibilities covering systems reviews, access security assessments, and internal controls.
- Performed internal audits for various clients such as Strategies Insurance, Heritage Insurance, and Oldstone Limited, with a focus on evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal controls.
Risk Services Intern
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Dar es Salaam
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted governance, risk, and compliance reviews for donor-funded projects, including USAID Afya Yangu Southern, and USAID Kizazi Hodari, where I focused on evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, performing due diligence on vendors delivering project services, and undertaking field visits to assess the implementation of project objectives.
- Performed internal audits for various clients such as Strategies Insurance, Heritage Insurance, and Oldstone Limited, with a focus on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal controls.
Trainee
NSSF HQ
Dar es Salaam
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed benefit and contribution analysis to assess the financial impact.
- Carried out a mathematical analysis to quantify the benefits and contributions, utilizing financial metrics and data analysis techniques.
Trainee
NSSF HQ
Dar es Salaam
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed benefit and contribution analysis to assess the financial impact.
- Carried out a mathematical analysis to quantify the benefits and contributions, utilizing financial metrics and data analysis techniques.
Education
BSc. - Actuarial Science
Institute of Finance Management(IFM)
Dar es Salaam07.2022
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) - Form Six
St. James Seminary
Kilimanjaro01.2019
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) - Form Four
St. James Seminary
Kilimanjaro01.2016
Skills
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Research writing
- Proposal Writing
- Report Writing
- Risk management assessments
Leadership Experience
- 07/2021 - 07/2022, Vice President, Institute of Finance Management Actuarial Science Association (IASA)
- 07/2021 - 07/2022, Organizing Secretary, Tanzania Actuarial Students' Society (TASS)
- 06/2017 - 01/2018, Minister of Health & Environment, St. James Seminary
Awards
- 07/2022, Institute of Finance Management, Leadership award (certificate)
- 05/2019, St. James Junior Seminary, Leadership award (certificate)
Hobbies and Interests
- Football & Volleyball
- Books reading
- An artist - Drawing
Languages
- English
- Swahili
References
- Justine Peres, Internal Audit Manager, Letshego Faidika Bank, justinek@letshego.co.tz, +255 745 278 712/ +255 659 423 992
- Mr. Abel Esikia Nisagurwe, Senior Actuarial and Statistics Officer, National Social Security Fund, P. O. Box 1322, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 767 031 242
- Mr. Henry Miku, Lecturer, Institute of Finance Management (IFM), P.O. Box 3918, +255 735 582 432, henry.miku@gmail.com
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
Deloitte Consulting Limited
09.2025 - Current
Business Analyst
Deloitte Consulting Limited
05.2023 - 08.2025
Risk Services Intern
Deloitte Consulting Limited
11.2022 - 04.2023
Trainee
NSSF HQ
08.2021 - 10.2021
Trainee
NSSF HQ
08.2020 - 10.2020
BSc. - Actuarial Science
Institute of Finance Management(IFM)
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) - Form Six
St. James Seminary
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) - Form Four
St. James Seminary