Thato Daniel Machoro
Gaborone,
Summary
Dynamic Planning Analyst with De Beers Group, skilled in statistical data analysis and strategic planning. Proven track record in delivering data-driven insights that enhance diamond purchasing decisions. Adept at forecasting and risk assessment, driving impactful investment recommendations, and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning Analyst
De Beers Group
04.2022 - Current
- Preparation of data driven insights and analysis to inform management on diamond purchasing decisions.
- Scenario and forecast modelling.
- Tracking of Group production vs. Budget and forecasts.
- Research and analysis – making investment recommendations to management.
- Prepare Product Planning annual calendar of key activities.
Accounting Technician
De Beers Group
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Preparing and providing analytic commentary on monthly cost reports (both capital expenditure and operating expenditure).
- Computation of monthly Withholding Tax, Training Levy and Value Added Tax.
- Forecasting and budgeting.
- Finance business partner for the Sales and HR departments.
- Monthly reconciliation and analysis of diamond sales and purchases.
Investment Intern
Botswana Insurance Fund Management
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisting the portfolio manager in the management of the unlisted investment portfolio.
- Client presentations and stakeholder management – assisting with client reporting as well as due diligence activities.
- Deal origination and deal structuring -including counterparty onboarding.
Intern
Bank of Botswana
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Prudential Supervision division
- Monitoring performance of commercial banks in Botswana looking at the following areas: Capital Adequacy, Asset quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity and Sensitivity to Market Risk.
- Performed sight inspections at both potential and existing commercial banks.
- Prudential Supervision division
Education
Investment Foundations -
CFA Institute
01.2020
Bachelor of Finance -
University of Botswana
01.2018
Skills
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
- Microsoft Power BI
- Investment analysis
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Forecasting techniques
- Problem solving
References
- Prince Kaelo, Senior Supply and Demand Manager, De Beers Group, +267 74729747
- Mbaki Mudlovu, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, Botswana Insurance Fund Management, +267 72215080
- Wabepo Pansiri, Global IM Manager, De Beers, +267 71696678
Timeline
Planning Analyst
De Beers Group
04.2022 - Current
Accounting Technician
De Beers Group
01.2019 - 03.2022
Investment Intern
Botswana Insurance Fund Management
07.2018 - 10.2018
Intern
Bank of Botswana
05.2017 - 06.2017
Investment Foundations -
CFA Institute
Bachelor of Finance -
University of Botswana
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