Accounting/Finance

IFECHUKWU OBI

Aguda, Surulere, Lagos State. Phone: +234**********

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EDUCATION

University of Lagos Sep 2015 – Nov 2019

Programme: Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Academic standing: First Class Division

Relevant courses: Management Accounting, Audit, Management, Finance, Financial Reporting, Tax PROJECTS/ ACHIEVMENTS/ AWARDS

• CFA Investment Foundation Program Jun 2020

• Awarded Most Influential Female Student by NUASA, Unilag Nov 2019

• Project on “Audit committee functions in Nigeria: theory & practice” Aug 2019

• Awarded Federal Government endowment for first class students Jun 2019 WORK EXPERIENCE

Finance Intern, Lekoil Limited, Lagos State Jan 2020 – Apr 2020

• Reduced the workload of my supervisors by tracking, generating and analyzing financial information leading to increased productivity

• Fulfilled the deadline requirement for year-end closing through collective and unrelenting efforts

• Improved my knowledge and skills on daily accounting tasks and activities Research Analyst, The Investment Society, University of Lagos Jul 2018 – Nov 2019

• Gained analytical skills from analyzing the activities and earnings of some companies which was used to provide insightful ideas and recommendations

• Participated in a case study using the SWOT analysis to examine various organizations benchmarked against a major competitor

Finance Analyst, Global Management Challenge, Portugal Apr 2019 – Jun 2019

• Participated in a six-weeks collaborative strategic management competition alongside 64 other teams which helped strengthen my critical thinking and improved my decision making skills

• Qualified to participate in the national finals where my team emerged winner LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Team Lead, FPN Academy Stock Pitch Challenge Jun 2020 – Present

• Led a team of 6 on an intensive research on MTN Nigeria Communication Limited

• Performed industry analysis, absolute valuation and financial analysis on the company and recommended a ‘buy’ position on the stock

Welfare Secretary, NUASA, University of Lagos Nov 2018 – Nov 2019

• Fostered quality relationship among the 1000 members of the department (staff and students inclusive)

• Organised regular training workshops and seminars for members of the department which aided in bridging the gap between theory and practice

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Social Media Manager, Finance Professionals Network Dec 2018 – Present

• Consulting Intern, Bright Network, United Kingdom July 2020

• Engaged in a CSR project on mental health awareness Oct 2019

• Planning committee, Accounting Conference (ACCESS 2.0) Jan 2019 – Sep 2019

• Correspondent, The Colloquium, University of Lagos Sep 2019

• Ambassador, Gokada Nigeria Mar 2018 – Apr 2018

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Skills: Microsoft Office Application (Beginner level) Interests: Research, Reading and Networking