HENRY BAYOWA
Newark on Trent,United Kingdom
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant bringing 3years of experience. Successful at revamping and strengthening controls, reorganising processes and simplifying procedures to maximise efficiencies. Proficient in Xero and QuickBooks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Data analyst
Dufuna
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
05.2022 - Current
- Cleansed and ordered data to maintain efficient warehousing operations.
- Improved data integrity with rigorous auditing and cleansing.
- Generated reports from extracted data for analyses.
- Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs.
- Analysed large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions and providing actionable recommendations.
- Quality assured data supplied by internal and external stakeholders to maintain accurate databases.
- Developed dashboards that increased insights, interpretations and predictions for improved forecasting.
- Supported data improvement initiatives by increasing automation, reducing department costs.
- Applied knowledge of data modelling and statistical analysis to note trends and draw conclusions.
- Presented data insights and highlighted improvement opportunities aligned with business strategy.
- Mined data to identify trends and inform business decision-making processes.
- Built, reviewed and maintained data models to meet business requirements.
- Related insights to user actions to identify customer experience improvement opportunities.
- Implemented data workflows to streamline automated Power BI and Databricks input.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in delivering data input, extraction and analyses.
- Verified and input data from external sources, confirming accuracy before integration.
- Created bespoke reports according to requests, presenting clear, informative data insights.
- Highlighted process improvement opportunities to streamline database management and analysis.
- Tested AI and ML solutions to recognise increased automation possibilities.
- Coached and mentored junior analysts in data mining best practices, uplifting team capabilities.
Business analyst
Business Analysis School
Toronto, Canada
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Identified areas for improvement, devising and implementing cost-effective solutions to improve results.
- Produced written documentation and visual presentations to report data to influence key stakeholders.
- Delivered end-to-end IT systems and business change projects in line with project specifications.
- Leveraged qualitative and quantitative analysis tools to assess data and report on findings.
- Conducted in-depth impact analyses, assessing potential effects of proposed initiatives on organisation.
- Documented process flows and implemented requirements for functional improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements and business strategies.
- Analysed business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency.
- Analysed complex data sets and studied impacts on business growth and operational efficiency.
- Uncovered trends and patterns and reported to senior decision-makers.
- Devised and led operational changes to generate significant improvements and measurable results in line with business objectives.
- Distilled complex data into actionable solutions and simplified concepts to guide business strategy.
- Prepared comprehensive analyses and reports for management to inform strategic decision-making.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics for processes and projects.
- Uncovered root causes of complex business challenges and guided management with data-driven insights.
- Designed and implemented business solutions to align with objectives and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to gather and document precise business requirements for alignment with organisational goals.
- Applied strong analytical skills to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Led comprehensive feasibility studies, evaluating potential initiatives for viability.
- Spearheaded risk assessments, identifying potential challenges and opportunities with key initiatives.
Accountant
Brandeye Media Company
Lagos , Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Met deadlines by managing workload independently.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Produced accurate general ledger entries with [Software].
- Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
- Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Improved data consistency by identifying and eliminating inaccuracies.
- Kept and updated digital and physical financial records.
- Recorded and filed cash transactions for financial statement development.
- Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
- Reviewed, analysed and processed overheads.
- Followed documentation procedures to maintain robust recordkeeping system.
- Prioritised administrative tasks based on tight deadlines.
- Uploaded invoices using [Software] after verifying data..
- Approved expenses in line with company's financial policies, escalating concerns and discrepancies.
- Stored confidential information safely and securely in line with company protocol.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
02.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
02.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
- Excel
- Tableau and Python
- Data Visualization with power BI
- Accounts payable
- V-lookups
- SQL and data querying
- General ledger accounting expertise
- Sage Accounts
- Cash Flow analysis
- Bookkeeping
- Calculating liabilities
- Pivot tables
- Data Cleaning
- Strong communication
Languages
ENGLISH
Custom
Capstone Project - Galaxy Insurance Company
Timeline
Business analyst - Business Analysis School
04.2023 - 01.2024
Data analyst - Dufuna
05.2022 - Current
University of Lincoln - Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
02.2022 - 03.2023
Accountant - Brandeye Media Company
01.2018 - 01.2023
Kogi State University, Nigeria - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
02.2013 - 12.2017