Victoria Mallawa
Dunstable,United Kingdom
Summary
Founder of FinanceUprising with a focus on financial literacy and proficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, risk management, and leading educational financial projects. Strong analytical skills and ability to excel in fast-paced environments. Seeking to expand expertise in finance and drive impactful industry solutions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Founder
FinanceUprising
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Developed the ability to engage audiences and deliver compelling insights through educational finance podcasts, showcasing confidence in outreach, messaging, and value‑led communication.
- Collaborated with a Dunstable business to uncover financial inefficiencies and support growth planning, reflecting the analytical approach needed to understand prospect pain points and position solutions effectively.
Trainee Accountant
Stoten Gillham Accountant
Dunstable
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Built attention to detail and analytical skills by reviewing bank statements, personal tax returns, and stock dividends to complete tax filings accurately.
- Enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by analyzing gross margins and profits of a small business over several years, identifying trends, and conducting quality assurance checks to improve financial strategies.
Virtual Experience
Kpmg
remote
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed analytical and presentation skills by presenting a project comparing business frameworks for franchise companies, incorporating market trends and competitive analysis.
- Gained experience in strategic advising and market analysis by recommending optimal business frameworks based on thorough evaluation of market conditions and competition.
Direct Line Group Business Simulation
London
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Strengthened decision-making and leadership abilities by being recognized as a top performer in financial strategy and decision-making among 78 students.
- Improved teamwork and cost management skills while acting as CFO in a simulated internal insurance company, focusing on financial planning to maximize profits.
Education
A-Levels - Maths, Biology, Psychology
Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury 09.2023 - 06.2025
GCSE's - English 6 And Maths 8
Priory Academy
DunstableSkills
- Mentorship: Experienced in guiding and mentoring students in the local community
- Media Skills: Proficient in using BS5 and WS4 to create content for virtual presentations
- Software Insight: Skilled in data entry and analysis using Excel
- Project Budgeting and Marketing: Served as Events Finance Coordinator, overseeing strategic financial planning and marketing for all school projects and events
Responsibilities & Achievements
- 08/2024, Harvard Business School, Online Course- Financial Accountancy, Learned fundamental accounting concepts and their importance in financial reporting, including the processes for recording transactions and creating financial statements., Reviewed the content and purpose of the three main financial statements and their role in financial reporting.
- 10/2021, Oxford Wadham Project, Collaborated with a team of 25 students at Oxford University to create and present an innovative business idea, with proposals evaluated by Oxford professors.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Harvard Business School, (Online Course- Financial Accountancy)
- Learned fundamental accounting concepts and their importance in financial reporting, including the processes for recording transactions and creating financial statements.
- Reviewed the content and purpose of the three main financial statements to understand their role in financial reporting.
- Oxford Wadham Project
- Collaborated with a team of 25 students at Oxford University to create and present an innovative business idea, with proposals evaluated by Oxford professors.
- UCL Summer School
- Investigated the psychological aspects of the gender gap in finance careers to gain deeper insights.
Timeline
Trainee Accountant
Stoten Gillham Accountant
08.2024 - 08.2024
Direct Line Group Business Simulation
08.2024 - 08.2024
Founder
FinanceUprising
05.2024 - 05.2026
Virtual Experience
Kpmg
04.2024 - 04.2024
A-Levels - Maths, Biology, Psychology
Aylesbury High School
09.2023 - 06.2025
GCSE's - English 6 And Maths 8
Priory Academy