Financial Analyst Reporting

BRIGHT DJIKUNU

Bethesda, MD 202-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/bright-djikunu/ Financial Analyst

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented Financial Analyst with expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, governmental finance, and data analysis. Adept at managing multi-million- dollar budgets, ensuring fiscal policy compliance, and improving cost efficiencies. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, Bloomberg, and financial modeling. Proven ability to optimize financial processes, conduct variance analysis, and support regulatory compliance. Holds an MS in Finance (Financial Analytics) and is pursuing FRM certification

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Budget Preparation & Financial Reporting

• Variance & Cost Analysis

• Governmental Accounting & Compliance

• Financial Forecasting & Risk Assessment

• Data Analysis & Process Optimization

• Audit & Internal Controls

• Technical Proficiency: Excel, SQL, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office, Python PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Capital Market Analyst Vosyn LLC. (Remote)

January 2025 – Present

• Develop financial models and budget forecasts to support decision-making on capital projects

• Conduct cost-benefit analysis, identifying efficiencies that reduced operating expenses by 15%

• Analyze macroeconomic and regulatory trends affecting financial policies and funding allocations

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, preparing detailed variance and budget reports Intern Research Associate Dark Alpha Capital LLC May 2024 – August 2024

• Conducted data-driven financial research, improving budget forecasting accuracy by 20%

• Assisted in regulatory and compliance assessments, ensuring adherence to governmental reporting standards Prepared financial reports and investment analyses, supporting strategic funding allocations Finance Officer PETROSOL Platinum Ghana Limited

November 2021 – August 2023

• Managed $20M+ in annual budgets, ensuring compliance with governmental financial regulations

• Led budget planning and financial forecasting, improving cash flow efficiency by 30%

• Conducted financial statement analysis to support fiscal decision-making and mitigate financial risks

• Recovered $2.5M in overdue receivables, significantly reducing aged debt from 60% to 5% PROJECTS

Government Budget Analysis & Optimization

• Led a budget variance analysis project, identifying areas to reduce expenditures by 12% without impacting service delivery

• Developed an automated financial reporting system, reducing reporting time by 30% EDUCATION

American University, Kogod School of Business – Washington, DC Master of Science in Finance: Financial Analytics May 2025 University of Professional Studies Accra – Madina, Ghana Bachelor of Science in Accounting August 2018

CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

• Financial Risk Manager (FRM) – Level 2 Candidate

• Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Internal Auditor Accounting Students Association April 2017 – June 2018

• Led an audit team, saving the association $50,000 by improving financial oversight

• Designed and implemented internal control frameworks, ensuring compliance with budgetary policies INTERESTS

• Financial Policy Analysis, Data Analytics, Budgeting, Environmental Finance, Public Sector Investment

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