Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Wayne Mainga

Windhoek
Wayne Mainga

Summary

Seeking a challenging finance role where I can leverage my strong analytical skills and technical proficiency in financial analysis, modelling and reporting along with my strategic mindset to enhance business planning and decision-making. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

First National Bank

Financial Manager
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversee all financial reporting functions, driving accuracy and timeliness
  • Lead financial analysis for strategic decision-making, including profitability and cash flow optimization
  • Manage financial systems, ensuring integrity and process improvement
  • Develop, mentor, and supervise a team of financial professionals
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial plans with broader business.

Vivo Energy

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Financial Analyst)
01.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented MI reporting systems, enhancing decision-making visibility
  • Designed and tracked key KPIs to measure performance across business segments
  • Led budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals
  • Analyzed profitability by account, customer, and line-of-business, identifying improvement areas.

First National Bank

Accountant
02.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Maintained financial records in compliance with accounting standards
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and support decision-making
  • Prepared financial statements and tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC)

Accountant
02.2013 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Conducted audits and provided assurance on financial statements
  • Prepared tax returns and advised clients on tax optimization strategies
  • Collaborated across departments to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.

Education

Queen Mary, University of London
London

MBA (Finance) Candidate from Finance
12-2025

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa

H.Dip Taxation from Taxation
11-2016

Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa

B.Comm (Finance) from Finance
12-2012

Skills

  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Management Information (MI) & Reporting
  • Budgeting, Forecasting and financial management
  • KPI Development and Monitoring
  • Business Intelligence
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Visualization
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Comparative analysis
  • Variance Analysis

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • 2023, Certified Global Business Analyst
    The Institute of Certified Management Accountants
  • 2022, Financial Risk Management, University of Namibia
  • 2021, Certified Management Accountant
    The Institute of Certified Management Accountants
  • 2021, Advanced Business Risk Management
    University of Cape Town

Timeline

Financial Manager

First National Bank
01.2019 - Current

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Financial Analyst)

Vivo Energy
01.2018 - 01.2019

Accountant

First National Bank
02.2016 - 12.2017

Accountant

Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC)
02.2013 - 01.2016

Queen Mary, University of London

MBA (Finance) Candidate from Finance

University of South Africa

H.Dip Taxation from Taxation

Rhodes University

B.Comm (Finance) from Finance
Wayne Mainga