Walter Kwenda - Employee Spotlight
Walter is a Financial Analyst at Celebrus. Based in London, UK, he is part of the Finance team and has been with the company for 2.5 years. Celebrus caught up with Walter to learn more about his experiences, hear his thoughts about Celebrus and its offerings, and shine light on a secret not many people know about him.
What experience did you bring with you to Celebrus?
Experience in financial management, process improvement, financial planning and analysis, financial systems implementation, data analysis, and financial accounting in various industries including, Financial Services, Private Equity, Energy, Hospitality, and Government.
Why did you join Celebrus?
An opportunity to join a company that has cutting edge technology, and a chance to be part of something great, providing better and meaningful data to clients, using innovative solutions.
What is your favorite part about working at our company?
The culture, great team work, a lot of collaboration with colleagues across the globe. Being part of the team that pushes the boundaries to provide solutions, great service to customers. Hybrid working environment.
How would you describe our company culture and what makes it unique?
Innovative, hardworking, open-minded, and inclusive. I collaborate with colleagues in various departments across the globe and they are always happy to help. Great working environment and regular Town hall meetings provide information on what the company is doing, and where it's heading. It’s also a way to meet other colleagues. The new office has high-tech facilities, including a great cafeteria with a pool table. You can play a game over lunch or when one wants to take their mind off work. The fruits, healthy drinks, and snacks in the cafeteria are a hit.
What does your role entail and what do you focus on at Celebrus?
Collaborating with various departments to provide accurate financial results, improving processes, streamlining operations, maximizing the use of financial systems, and financial modeling.
What has surprised you most about your current role?
Not confined to finance, but I get to collaborate with all departments in the company. You get to learn and understand the business better which is constantly developing, and creating new solutions.
What is one thing that you wish people knew about your position at the company?
It’s not only finance, but also work with contract management, sales, and project management.
What excites you most about the data-driven solutions that Celebrus offers to customers and provides to customers?
Just being part of a team that provide data solutions and innovations to ensure clients are well-placed to leverage their data assets. Providing business solutions to clients.
Describe the most random object sitting on your desk (what’s the story behind it?)
Reading lamp, as it diffuses light and brings energy, focus, and a warm glow to the workspace.
What is one thing on your bucket list?
Climb Mt Kilimanjaro
If you could pick one destination for a spontaneous vacation, where would it be and why?
Hawaii, since it has lots of space, beach, volcanic mountains, and golf courses.
What is something surprising that not many people know about you?
I have lived and worked on 4 Continents.