Business Analyst

• Jul 2022 - Present

Data Analyst Freelance

• May 2022 - Present

Business Data Analyst

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Responsible for Interpreting data, analysing results using statistical techniques, and providing ongoing reports. Deployed workshops, interviews, document reviews, and User observations to elicit and capture the business requirement, and define functional and non-functional requirements. Managed customer expectations as part of the requirement gathering process. Translated business requirements into technical specifications, developed user stories with acceptance criteria to ensure business needs are met. Worked on all phases of the Data Warehouse development lifecycle from gathering requirements to testing, implementation, data migration, and support. Contributed to the Data & Analytics Innovation team to prototype new models, and conduct exploratory data analysis. Successfully integrated collected data into the company system database and assist to manage the system database utilising SQL management studio. Show less

Principal Financial Analyst

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2021

• Oversaw and coordinated general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.• Analyzed grant financial performance report on monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, aided with excel visualisation tools• Compared and analyzed financial and program data to identify slack and recommended measures to improve performance.• Provided quarterly financial forecast report to ensure the project has adequate funds to execute programs.• Actively contributed to the development and implementation of the Nigerian HIV health data reporting platform through collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team.• Managed the review of existing advance policy for effectiveness and where required, proposed new strategies for effective advance management.• Prepared monthly budget versus actual reports and ensure that the Project Management Team has a good understanding of the variance analysis.• Ensured the integrity of financial data imputed into the SAP ERP system through weekly, monthly verification, and cleaning.• Coordinated with colleagues and management towards the timely development of periodic and regulatory financial reports as required by Donors and government regulators.• Provided the various implementation team such as the Procurement, supply chain management, Monitoring and evaluation units with quarterly budget and utilisation rate, with a view to improving utilisation rate.• Supervised the day-to-day activities of a team of 4, overseeing their progress and recommending training for gaps identified.• Monitored and reviewed the performance level of existing retainer-ship agreements with vendors Show less

Senior Finance and Compliance Officer

• Dec 2013 - Dec 2016

• Successfully provided high-quality support to Fund Management Team and grantees on financial management.• Ensured compliance with NACA and donor policies and procedures, systems, and practices.• Supported financial processes on the assigned projects, from reviewing budget proposals, financial planning, budgeting, reporting, performance monitoring, financial risk management, invoicing/transfers processes• Managed all accounting activities such as account receivable, payable, bank reconciliation, payroll, projected cash flow, tax-related activities, banking transactions, cost control as well as preparation and presentation of financial statements.• Ensured the accuracy of the work plan and budget submitted by NACA and oversaw the monitoring of all budgets continuously. • Monitored financial performance of the grant and sub-recipients by measuring and analysing results, initiated corrective actions and minimizing the impact of variances. • Oversaw the financial monitoring & forecasting, supplier payments, grantee payment, and contract accounting on the assigned projects.• Produced written reports for the grant manager, as required – providing analysis on project implementation and budget utilization while identifying constraints.• Collaborated with the Supply chain management team to evaluate the 3PL logistics of the grant to eliminate redundancies.• Responsible for quality-assuring, the accuracy of donor budget and financial reports within the grant portfolio• Reviewed payments and Journal Vouchers for compliance with donor requirements and government regulations.• Liaised with external stakeholders and partners of the Agency e.g. External Auditors, Health Agencies, and Civil Society Organisations, etc. Show less

Systems Improvement Specialist

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2015

• Successfully drove all aspects of internal audit engagements and prepared audit plans by developing key risk assessment models. • Accurately and expeditiously managed financial statements and analyses, evaluated internal controls, and provided technical guidance to auditing staff. • Implemented internal audit strategy in alignment with corporate strategy. Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of the system of internal controls. • Evaluated adherence to established policies and procedures and conducting test work as outlined in the audit work program. • Ensured monitoring and following up on audit queries and recommendations to foster implementation of relevant action points by responsible parties and submitting to the head of department for onward reporting. • Rendered monthly business performance report to the business owner with recommendations. • Reviewed and developed a revised credit policy for the business to curb lingering issues of delayed/non-payment by customers. Show less