Financial Analyst

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Ruth Joy Briggs

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Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. skilled in data gathering, financial analysis, and reporting. Accuracy-driven, efficient, and insightful with an objective outlook A reliable accounting professional is acknowledged for reliability, integrity, and quick learning ability. highly skilled in financial analysis with an eye for identifying and correcting errors, dedicated with a strong work ethic, and resourceful by nature. Seeking and maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem- solving skills

Skills

• Communication skills

• Project management

• Statutory accounts preparation

• Staff Management

• Data processing

• Budgeting

• Bookkeeping

• Financial Management

• Customer service

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Time management

• Sales

• Financial statements expertise

• Leadership Skills

Experience

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 04/2021 - Current

Association of Certified Chattered Accountant

• Reviewed business operations and obligations to help the organization function at an acceptable level.

• Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.

• Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Identified and suggested remedies for areas of improvement based on detailed daily reports and analysis.

• Prepared documents, reports, and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.

ANALYST, FP&A 11/2022 - Current

Access Bank Plc - Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria

• Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.

• Collaborated with the finance team to complete detailed analyses of short- and long-term strategic forecasts to assist with resource planning and capitalization needs.

• Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.

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• Documented business processes and analyzed procedures to see that they would meet changing business needs. LEAD, IT FINANCE, PLANNING AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT 05/2021 - 10/2022 Access Bank Plc - Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria

• Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issues directly and implementing timely solutions.

• Managed schedules, accepted time off requests, and found coverage for short shifts.

• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed a training manual to use for reference.

• Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.

• Collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the Preparation of the IT budget with approved budget guidelines and appropriate financial dimensions.

Education and Training

ACCA - Nigeria Master of Science

Accounting And Business Management

University of Lagos - Lagos Bachelor of Science

Economics

Certification

• Finance — ISO 20000 Lead Implementer

• Analyst — FP&A Corporate

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