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Uchechukwu Uchendu

Southampton,United Kingdom

Summary

Versatile software developer with expertise in JavaScript, Python, and machine learning, complemented by a strong foundation in DevOps principles and Git version control. Proficient in utilising frontend and backend frameworks, API integration, and efficiency optimisation to deliver robust and scalable solutions. Demonstrates exceptional collaborative development skills, including code review, auditing, and client communication. Adept at creative problem solving with a focus on driving innovation and fostering teamwork to achieve project goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Floor Shop Assistant (Volunteering)

British Heart Foundation
Southampton, England
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Manage daily shop operations by processing an average of 100+ transactions per shift, overseeing inventory levels, and assisting customers to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Reconcile cash registers with 100% accuracy, maintain well-organised stock displays, and ensure a clean, welcoming environment to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets, providing excellent service to both customers and donors, leading to a 20% increase in positive feedback.
  • Adapt quickly to diverse responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility in handling operational tasks, customer enquiries, and inventory management.

Finance Assistant (Volunteering)

World Mission Agency – Winners Chapel International
Southampton, England
07.2023 - 02.2025
  • Develop recurrent and capital expenditure budgets in collaboration with budget holders, ensuring alignment with financial goals and optimising resource allocation.
  • Process an average of 50+ Requests to Purchase (RTPs) monthly and monitored recurrent expenditures, ensuring cost control and budget compliance.
  • Review funding contracts and projects to verify compliance with regulatory and financial requirements, mitigating risks and ensuring adherence to policies.
  • Generate periodic financial analysis, prepare management reports, and maintain detailed schedules, providing data-driven insights for decision-making.
  • Reconcile purchase ledgers with monthly supplier statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

BI Analyst (Data Quality)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Southampton, England
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Designed and implemented data quality KPIs and performance reports using Power BI, SAP BI, and Excel, enhancing data accuracy by 25%.
  • Conducted in-depth KPI analysis to identify data inconsistencies, develop corrective action plans, and track improvements, leading to a 30% reduction in data errors.
  • Communicated actionable insights through clear updates to stakeholders, delivered presentations to key business units, and led data governance steering committees to drive informed decision-making.
  • Generated comprehensive reports evaluating the effectiveness of data governance policies and controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with IT and data engineering teams to optimise data pipelines, improve data integrity, and enhance reporting capabilities for business partners.
  • Automated data validation and cleansing processes reduce manual workload by 40%, increasing operational efficiency.
  • Developed interactive dashboards and compelling visualisations using Power BI, translating complex datasets into actionable business insights for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identified key data trends and patterns through advanced analytics, delivering strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Optimised analytical workflows and implemented best practices, streamlining reporting processes and enhancing overall data management efficiency.

Finance Manager

Teams Shipping and Logistics Company Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Reduced the entity’s tax liabilities by over 70% through strategic tax planning and secured its Tax Clearance Certificate for the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years within three months of appointment.
  • Automated and digitised the accounting and financial reporting system by integrating Sage 50 Accounting and web-based applications, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual processing time by 60%.
  • Standardised and harmonised the accounting system, ensuring strict adherence to internal control procedures and minimising financial discrepancies.
  • Led a team in automating the staff payroll system using an advanced Excel model, reducing payroll processing time by 50% and eliminating calculation errors.
  • Provided strategic financial insights to executive management, supporting data-driven decision-making and aligning financial strategy with organisational goals.

Senior Accountant

Eurafric Oil and Coastal Services Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Prepared financial information for group bid requests, evaluated financial viability, and developed comprehensive financial pricing schedules, enhancing decision-making accuracy.
  • Reconciled related party and bank transactions within Sage 50, ensuring financial accuracy and eliminating discrepancies in reporting.
  • Ensured statutory compliance and implemented best practices in staff payroll preparation, aligning with group policies and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with the Business Development Team to secure multi-million USD in grant and debt funding for Smarter Grid International projects, a subsidiary of the Eurafric Group.
  • Optimised the invoicing process by implementing an automated billing system, reducing invoicing time by 40% and accelerating receivable turnaround cycles.
  • Liaised effectively with external auditors, facilitating seamless audit execution and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.

Audit Senior

S S Afemikhe & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2015 - 04.2017
  • Actively collaborated with a team in audit engagements and value-for-money reviews on Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) joint venture arrangements, identifying $10M+ in potential cost savings and improving compliance with financial regulations.
  • Executed statutory audits, financial reviews, process audits, and forensic investigations, detecting financial discrepancies worth over $5 million and strengthening internal controls to mitigate risks.
  • Developed 20+ business plans and financial models to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), leading to a 35% increase in funding approval rates.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting by validating income and expenditure records, reducing reporting errors by 30%, and enhancing financial transparency.
  • Implemented audit recommendations that enhanced financial efficiency, streamlined processes, and contributed to a 25% improvement in operational effectiveness across multiple business units.

Relationship Officer

Oceanic Bank International Plc
Abakaliki, Nigeria
11.2008 - 02.2012
  • Developed and implemented tailored banking strategies and product solutions, acquiring over 6,000 customers and achieving 80% of the designated cabal's monetary target within the set period.
  • Delivered personalised customer service, ensuring each client felt valued and appreciated, leading to a 95% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Analysed client feedback to recommend enhancements in products and services, driving a 20% increase in customer retention and product adoption.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution by addressing customer grievances promptly, improving client relationships, and reducing complaint escalation by 40%.
  • Strengthened customer engagement by proactively addressing queries and concerns, enhancing loyalty, and boosting repeat business.
  • Negotiated and secured customer deals that resulted in mutually beneficial agreements, contributing to a 25% growth in overall revenue.

Education

L4 Full Stack Software Development - Software Development

Step8Up Bootcamp Training
United Kingdom
01.2025 -

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - AI & Creative Technology

University of Bolton
Bolton, United Kingdom
06.2024 -

MSc - Data Science

University of the West of England
Bristol, United Kingdom
01.2021 - 03.2022

ACA - Associate Membership of the Institute

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
11.2012 - 05.2015

HND - Accounting

Abia State Polytechnic
Aba, Abia
02.2002 - 10.2006

Skills

  • JavaScript proficiency
  • HTML
  • DevOps principles
  • Python coding
  • Machine learning
  • Git version control use
  • Frontend frameworks utilisation
  • API integration
  • Backend frameworks utilisation
  • Efficiency optimisation
  • Collaborative development
  • Code review and auditing
  • Team player
  • Client communication
  • Creative problem solving

Certification

Step8Up L4 Full Stack Software Development Bootcamp


BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT

Timeline

L4 Full Stack Software Development - Software Development

Step8Up Bootcamp Training
01.2025 -

Floor Shop Assistant (Volunteering)

British Heart Foundation
11.2024 - 02.2025

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - AI & Creative Technology

University of Bolton
06.2024 -

Finance Assistant (Volunteering)

World Mission Agency – Winners Chapel International
07.2023 - 02.2025

BI Analyst (Data Quality)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
09.2022 - 06.2024

MSc - Data Science

University of the West of England
01.2021 - 03.2022

Finance Manager

Teams Shipping and Logistics Company Limited
10.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Accountant

Eurafric Oil and Coastal Services Limited
04.2017 - 10.2019

Audit Senior

S S Afemikhe & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
07.2015 - 04.2017

ACA - Associate Membership of the Institute

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
11.2012 - 05.2015

Relationship Officer

Oceanic Bank International Plc
11.2008 - 02.2012

HND - Accounting

Abia State Polytechnic
02.2002 - 10.2006

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