Odwa T

Commercial Analyst (Retail)

Woolworths Supermarkets

Jan 2025 - Present • 1 yr 4 mos

Worked as a Commercial Analyst focusing on financial performance reporting, budgeting support, and data analysis within a retail environment. Built and maintained Power BI dashboards to track sales, margin, and cost performance, combining actuals and forecasts to support decision-making. Conducted variance analysis on key P&L items including revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses. Supported FP&A processes through monthly reporting, forecasting, and performance insights. Partnered with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery of business insights.

Reporting Analyst (Energy Sector)

Shell

Jul 2023 - Jan 2025 • 1 yr 6 mos

Responsible for monthly financial and management reporting, including preparation of reporting packs and performance summaries. Supported budgeting and forecasting processes through variance analysis, trend tracking, and data validation. Analysed revenue and cost performance across business units and provided commentary to support executive decision-making. Worked with large datasets from SAP and Power BI to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation of financial information. Produced clear presentations and Excel-based reports for senior management.

Audit Senior (Public Sector/Audit)

KPMG

Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos

Audit experience in a public sector environment (Auditor-General of South Africa). Performed detailed financial analysis and audit procedures across revenue, expenditure, assets, and cash cycles. Assessed accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial statements in line with accounting standards. Conducted variance investigations, data validation, and risk assessments to ensure financial integrity. Led audit teams, managed deadlines, and coordinated deliverables under strict timelines. Collaborated with finance teams to resolve complex accounting and reporting issues and ensure high-quality audit outcomes.