Minerva Mensah
FINANCIAL ANALYST | FINANCIAL REPORTING | FP&A | BUSINESS ANALYTICS
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Analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst with a Master's in Business Analytics and hands-on experience in financial reporting, variance analysis, data validation, reconciliation, KPI monitoring, and management reporting within the insurance sector. Strong ability to consolidate financial and operational information from multiple sources, identify trends and discrepancies, and translate complex data into clear insights for decision-making.
Advanced
Excel and Power BI capability, with experience developing analytical tools and dashboards to improve reporting efficiency and data visibility. B.A. in Economics with strong quantitative and financial analysis foundations, and a track record of delivering accurate outputs under tight deadlines while collaborating across Finance, Operations, Underwriting, and Claims.
Experience
Business Analyst / Reinsurance Officer - Quality Insurance PLC - Accra
(2023-01)
- Delivered recurring and ad hoc financial, management, and regulatory reports supporting monthly close and management decision-making.
- Strengthened reporting accuracy by reconciling and validating financial and operational information across Underwriting, Claims, and Finance systems before final reporting.
- Identified and investigated actual-versus-forecast and other financial discrepancies, tracing root causes and improving the consistency of management information.
- Analyzed financial, portfolio, claims, and operational trends to identify risks, opportunities, and drivers of business performance.
- Developed and maintained Excel and Power BI reporting templates and analytical tools, reducing manual data preparation and improving reporting turnaround.
- Produced KPI and performance analysis that gave management clearer visibility into financial and operational results.
- Supported financial controlling and planning activities through variance analysis and validation of financial information ahead of management and regulatory submissions.
- Prepared quantitative analyses supporting reinsurance placements, claims recoveries, portfolio decisions, and negotiations with external stakeholders.
- Managed multiple reporting requirements simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, documentation, and deadlines.
Virtual Assistant (Data & Reporting Support) - Freelance / Remote - Remote
(2023-01)
- Built financial reporting templates and dashboards in Excel and Power BI, improving visibility into revenue, expenses, performance, and key business indicators.
- Consolidated, organized, and validated financial and operational information from multiple sources into structured reporting outputs.
- Analyzed business performance data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement and translated findings into actionable recommendations.
- Delivered remote analytical assignments independently while managing deadlines, data quality, and client reporting requirements.
Key Stage 2 Phase Leader & Class Teacher - Beacon College International - Accra
(2015-01 - 2023-12)
- Prepared monthly budget reports and reconciled departmental expenditure against planned allocations, highlighting variances for management review.
- Built performance-monitoring systems around key indicators, using quantitative analysis to identify trends and inform improvement decisions.
- Produced management reports and presented data-driven findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Coordinated operational planning, procurement, and resource allocation while maintaining accurate supporting documentation and meeting deadlines.
Project Intern - GDA Concepts - Accra
(2013-06 - 2013-09)
- Analyzed procurement and logistics project metrics to support cost, performance, and operational decision-making.
- Maintained procurement tracking information and supported vendor coordination, improving visibility into project activities.
Education
Master of Business Analytics - Business Analytics - University of Ghana, Legon (2025-09)
B.A.
- Economics and Information Studies - University of Ghana, Legon (2015-05 - 2015-05)
Diploma in Business Analytics - Business Analytics - Harvard Business School Online (2023-12 - 2023-12)
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) - Property Casualty Underwriting - The Institutes
