Felicia-Rosa Owado Akabe
Aberdeen,Aberdeen City
Summary
Detail-orientated and knowledgeable professional advanced in financial modelling, data analysis and forecasting. Delivers timely information to stakeholders to maximise business results. Thorough in reviewing financial decisions and recommending solutions based on sound data and good practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Inspection Officer/Risk Analyst
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
, Aberdeen City
2022.01 - 2023.09
- Analysed market position through complex modeling techniques to find Value at Risk (VAR) measurements.
- Identified financial and economic trends with potential to present risk to company.
- Drafted documents to report on Own Risk and Solvency Assessment and Validation.
- Worked with traders to assess risk associated with specific transactions.
- Examined risk information and produced standard and ad hoc risk reporting for board, committees and management.
- Conducted quarterly risk workshops with risk and control owners.
- Collaborated with compliance, internal audit and other governance functions to analyse and present data.
- Presented ideas via reports and presentations, outlining findings and making recommendations for improvements.
- Assessed data to better understand potential risks, concerns and outcomes of decisions.
- Issued financial information and margin data to support revenue recognition.
- Delivered clear guidance and KPIs for financial planning processes to support consistent deliveries and offer sufficient information to explain drivers and trends.
- Maintained complete and accurate financial records following optimal accounting principles.
- Reviewed financial reports and recommended strategies to streamline operations, increase productivity and grow company profits.
- Compared competitor data and statistics to develop business investment strategy and drive growth.
- Worked with business teams to identify issues affecting financial results and profitability.
Advisory - Consultant
Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
, Aberdeen City
2019.07 - 2020.01
- Unified efforts from multiple departments towards business developments.
- Applied data toward developing optimum objectives, strategies and plans for financial risk analysis
- Identified departures from agreed-upon procedures and standards and helped close gaps.
- Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
- Drafted procedure manuals, work definitions and standard operating procedures by job title or work area.
- Located deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence.
- Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures.
- Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
- Encouraged development of clear objectives and action plans.
Accountant
Zankli Medical Centre
Abuja
2016.11 - 2019.07
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Prepared for and completed accurate and complete tax returns in advance of deadlines.
- Guaranteed compliance of accounting activities with government regulations by performing audits.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
- Reported suspicious transactions and unusual account activity to appropriate escalation channels.
Education
MSc Information Technology - Information Technology
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 2023.09 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
The University of Manchester
Manchester 2013.09 - 2016.06
Chartered Accountant - Accountant
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2020.09 - 2024.03
Skills
- Trend Analysis
- Customer Communication
- Order reviewing
- Chart development
- Conducting investigations
- Data Entry
- Problem-Solving
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teambuilding
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Training and Development
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
MSc Information Technology - Information Technology
University of Aberdeen
2023.09 - 2024.09
Inspection Officer/Risk Analyst
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
2022.01 - 2023.09
Chartered Accountant - Accountant
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2020.09 - 2024.03
Advisory - Consultant
Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
2019.07 - 2020.01
Accountant
Zankli Medical Centre
2016.11 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
The University of Manchester
2013.09 - 2016.06
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