Mbongo Manuel
Summary
Senior Economist with a decade of experience in public investment programming, macro-fiscal analysis, and financial management within governmental and international financial institutions. Expertise in coordinating medium-term fiscal frameworks, macroeconomic programs, and debt sustainability strategies, leading high-impact projects at the Ministry of Finance in Angola. Skilled in econometric modeling, financial analysis, and asset management, with certifications in project management (CAPM) and resource-rich country economics from the International Monetary Fund. Proficient in driving policy recommendations, monitoring economic indicators, and fostering sustainable fiscal outcomes. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and French, demonstrating strong leadership, adaptability, and teamwork skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of the Public Investment Programming Department
Ministry of Finance
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensure the effective implementation of all phases of the individual public investment project cycle in accordance with legal requirements.
- Support and guide the preparation and development of Public Investment Program proposals.
- Ensure the registration of proposed Public Investment Projects by sectors.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts of the Public Investment Program for cash flow planning and Treasury financial programming.
- Ensure compliance with all prerequisite conditions for the registration of PIP Projects, etc.
Head of the Macro-Fiscal Programming Department
Ministry of Finance
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Coordinate the preparation and updating of the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework.
- Coordinate the preparation and review of the Executive Macroeconomic Program.
- Coordinate the preparation of the State Budget Justification Report.
- Coordinate the preparation of the Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy Document.
- Analyze and propose measures to contribute to fiscal and debt sustainability.
- Analyze the impact of major macroeconomic policy measures on key indicators and fiscal policy objectives.
- Coordinate debt rating assessment missions for Angolan debt.
- Monitor and propose improvements to macroeconomic policy.
- Propose and monitor measures to ensure debt sustainability, etc.
Investment Analyst
Sovereign Fund of Angola
02.2014 - 03.2019
- Analyze asset quality.
- Monitor and track the evolution of the liquid investment portfolio.
- Monitor the performance of external managers.
- Track major financial markets.
- Produce economic and financial reports as well as economic studies.
- Participate in and ensure the operationalization of the econometric model.
- Participate in the development of the Investment Policy.
- Participate in the development of the Asset Allocation Strategy.
- Conduct Economic and Financial Evaluation of potential companies to be acquired by FSDEA.
- Analyze Economic and Financial Feasibility Studies.
Financial Analyst
Deloitte
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Conduct economic and financial studies.
- Analyze key profitability and solvency indicators of companies.
- Participate in the preparation of Economic and Financial Feasibility Studies.
- Analyze company financial statements.
- Participate in the preparation of the periodic “Banking Analysis” report.
Trade Balance Technician
Ministry of Commerce
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Collect periodic export and import statistics for Angola.
- Collect statistics from major importing and exporting entities in Angola.
- Survey the main imported goods and monitor their evolution.
- Calculate the trade balance between Angola and its economic partners.
- Monitor the evolution of key items in the basic basket of goods.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Economics and Finance
Instituto Universitário de Lisboa - ISCTE
03.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics and Finance
Universidade Agostinho Neto
11.2011
Skills
- Proven leadership capabilities
- Self-driven approach
- Flexible problem-solving
- Effective team collaboration
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
- Effective under pressure
Languages
Portuguese
English
French
Training
- International Training and Certification in March 2017 - April 2017 Resource-Rich Countries International Monetary Fund, Washington DC
- International Training and Certification in February 2016 - August 2016 Associate Project Management (CAPM) KOENIG and Project Management Institute - PMI, Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Training in Business Plan and Economic and Financial Evaluation November 2016 CEGOC, Lisbon
- Econometric Modeling May 2014 - September 2015 Quantum Global Research Lab, Zug, Switzerland
- Financial Analysis and Management February 2012 - March 2012 Deloitte, Lisbon
- Transformational Leadership October 2015 National Transformation Institute, Abuja - Nigeria
- Macroeconomic Analysis and Dynamic Systems June 2014 Sustainability Institute - University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town
- Financial Modeling with Excel, Markets and Financial Products, Compliance, and March 2016 Regulatory Environment, Asset Management Prime Coach, Zug, Switzerland
- Financial Products and Markets and Portfolio Management June 2016 - July 2016 Quantum Global Research Lab, Zug, Switzerland
Timeline
Head of the Public Investment Programming Department
Ministry of Finance
09.2023 - 12.2024
Head of the Macro-Fiscal Programming Department
Ministry of Finance
06.2020 - 09.2023
Investment Analyst
Sovereign Fund of Angola
02.2014 - 03.2019
Financial Analyst
Deloitte
02.2012 - 01.2014
Trade Balance Technician
Ministry of Commerce
01.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics and Finance
Universidade Agostinho Neto
Postgraduate Degree - Economics and Finance
Instituto Universitário de Lisboa - ISCTE
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