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UGBESIA OFURE SYLVIA
Business And Financial Analyst And Data Science
Gwarimpa, Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Enthusiastic Finance, business analyst and data science eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of business analysis and macroeconomics and training in accounting and finance. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in finance and Business analysis.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
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years of professional experience
Work History
Data Science and Business Analyst Consultant
National Bureau of Statistics
ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
01.2012 - Current
- Monitored and Evaluated numerous surveys/research carried out in different sectors that impacts Nigeria GDP and Inflation.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement in Nigeria research and survey methods.
- Analyzed key aspects of marco-economy to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Built library of models and reusable knowledge-base assets to produce consistent and streamlined research, survey results.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information and key data informing responses to development requests to build national economy.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on macro-economic processes and user requirements.
- Synthesized current economic intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommending changes.
- Led cross-functional teams to analyze and understand national economic impacts and opportunities of technology changes.
- Worked closely with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet stakeholders requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Met with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
- Created detailed analytical reports from Marco-economic esearch for review by development team.
Data and Business Analyst
Sylbase Concept Limited
ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
05.2017 - Current
- Mapped current business and operational processes and recommended areas for improvement.
- Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
- Met with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
- Diminished process gaps and encouraged optimal productivity by closely supervising workflow of claims analysts and mail clerks.
- Evaluated online customers and physical customer trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
- Assisted marketing, customer service, finance departments and management staff to improve client satisfaction.
- Derived conceptual designs from business objectives to deliver software and applications according to specifications for usability, performance and functionality.
- Achieved 90% success in automation by analyzing claim operations, data and system issues to identify discrepancies for troubleshooting and corrective action.
Audit Supervisor
Ernst and Young
ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Orchestrated 6 audits over 1 year.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Interviewed business owners, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Analyzed data and findings and prepared reports for lead auditor detailing gaps banks operational procedures.
- Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes, and documentation.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending 5 ACCA stakeholder meeting and finance workshops annually.
Executive Trainee
Zenith bank Plc
ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring monies.
- Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets.
- Used accounting and attention to details to effectively reduce errors by more than 85%.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Bolstered understanding of banking products and services by enrolling in available training classes and seminars offered to Executive trainees.
- Observed all procedures regarding financial and customer information to prevent possible breaches and data misuse.
- Assisted estimated 6 customers each maximum 5 minutes turnaround time and remained poised and professional even in high-stress situations and when dealing with irate individuals.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets while carrying out operational duties.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University Of East London
United Kingdom 02.2021 - Current
Certified Data Analyst - Data Science And Business Analytics
McComb School Of Business University Of Texas
United States Of America 02.2021 - Current
Data Science And Business Analyst - Data Science And Business Analytics
Data Lead Africa
Nigeria 06.2019 - 05.2021
Certified Chartered Accounant - Accounting And Finance
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 01.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
University Of Maiduguri
Nigeria 09.2002 - 01.2007
SSCE -
Federal Government GirlS Collage
Benin City 09.1999 - 05.2006
Skills
Data collection and review
Used Excel to keep detailed documentation of data, including SPSS and R Programming
File and database management
SQL and databases
Business processes and procedures
Data and statistical analysis
Business and technical analysis
Economic modeling/business analysis
Business impact analysis
Business needs analysis
Product profitability analysis
New business generation
Accomplishments
- Analysis on gas commercialization for Aiteo on OML 29. Focus was on strategy for the entire spectrum - from upstream to downstream. The study advised on options on phased or full blown monetization strategy which covered both associated and non associated gas volumes. Also, the analysis provided insight into collaborative or sole risk strategy
- Led team to meet 90% of SLAs by streamlining business processes and identifying areas for improvement in petrofleet Nig Ltd.
- Designed a workflow solution for Unity bank under Lead Data Africa team, resulting in identification of customer target trend which will not be sustainable for the bank.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and provided macroeconomic analysis for13 surveys and projects totaling above $ 50,000,000 million in National Bureau of Statistics Nigeria.
- Staff Training - Trained staff on basic statistical model, software and computation construction.
- Earned the Award for 3 years in a row for documenting, redesigning and improving business processes.
Software
SPSS
STATA
SAP ERP
Python
R programming
Quickbook
Certification
ACCA
Interests
Reading
Event planning
Travelling
Exercising
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration
University Of East London
02.2021 - Current
Certified Data Analyst - Data Science And Business Analytics
McComb School Of Business University Of Texas
02.2021 - Current
Data Science And Business Analyst - Data Science And Business Analytics
Data Lead Africa
06.2019 - 05.2021
Data and Business Analyst
Sylbase Concept Limited
05.2017 - Current
Data Science and Business Analyst Consultant
National Bureau of Statistics
01.2012 - Current
Audit Supervisor
Ernst and Young
10.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Chartered Accounant - Accounting And Finance
Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2009 - 06.2013
Executive Trainee
Zenith bank Plc
09.2007 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
University Of Maiduguri
09.2002 - 01.2007
SSCE -
Federal Government GirlS Collage
09.1999 - 05.2006