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Ajibola Lasaki

WICHITA,KS

Summary

As a Qualified Business Intelligence Analyst, I excel in data mapping and user acceptance testing, adeptly solving complex problems under pressure. My strong analytical skills enable me to identify trends in large datasets and extract actionable insights. I am also skilled in building and maintaining client relationships, which helps drive extended engagements and business opportunities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Analyst

Wichita State University
Wichita, United States
08.2023 - Current

• Scraped data using Python, cleaned it and created visuals using Tableau.

• Utilized operations data to develop pricing models and identify areas for improvement.

• Understood client needs, wrote proposals, and communicated deadlines and expectations.

• Constructed surveys and collected primary data from respondents electronically and physically.

• Developed and refined data collection processes, analyzing data on demographics, customer preferences, market needs, and consumer buying habits.

  • Tested processes, policies, and protocols for efficiency and improvements

Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant

Wichita State University
Wichita, United States
01.2023 - 04.2023

• Ensured excellent communication and maintained a friendly and approachable personality.

• Attended my supervisor’s class and read materials to deliver quality services to students struggling with the courses.

• Personalized teachings and created extra time to help students gain confidence and perform better.

• Transformed the way students learned by leveraging advanced technology.

• Ensured flexibility for learning by meeting students' requests for online or in-person services.

Completed scheduled tutor training and attended additional training and meetings as needed.

• Assisted my supervisor with research and provided detailed reports on findings.

Senior Auditor (Financial Services)

Deloitte & Touché
09.2022 - 01.2023

• Completed a real estate audit within two months, compared to twelve months the previous year.

• Communicated issues identified within the entity’s control and changes made to the system within the fiscal year to the Engagement Partner, leading to a 40% increase in audit fees.

• Prepared and audited several financial statement captions and communicated findings in areas such as revenue, loans, receivables, accruals, and asset revaluation to the client and Engagement Partner promptly.

• Supervised activities of junior colleagues, providing guidance and coaching on the job.

• Performed analytical procedures and analysis on financial statement captions.

Semi-Senior (Financial Services)

KPMG Professional Services
10.2021 - 08.2022

• Prepared and audited several financial statement captions and communicated findings in areas such as Premium income, Insurance contract liabilities, loans and advances review, investment securities, accruals, provisions, revenue, fee Income, brokerage commission, etc.

• Supervised activities of junior colleagues and provided guidance and coaching on job responsibilities.

• Handled financial statement captions at a senior level and performed TOE (test of operating effectiveness on journal entries).

• Spearheaded and championed data mining engagements for organizations in the Financial Service Industry, Insurance, and Banks. Also, performed analytical procedures/analysis on financial statement captions.

Audit Associate level 2 (Energy, Resources & Industrials)

Deloitte & Touché
08.2019 - 09.2021

• Tested and evaluated the operational effectiveness of internal control company-wide to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

• Reported deficiencies noted and provided recommendations.

• Performed analytical procedures and analysis to detect unusual financial statement relationships.

• Participated in audit planning and execution, performing engagement-level risk assessments.

• Prepared audit strategies, activity planning, and audit memoranda.

• Completed test work of over 2000 transactions, verified amounts paid and received correctly using correct paperwork and recorded them in the general ledger.

• Identified risks and developed procedures to address risks identified.

• Observed annual and perpetual inventory counts for clients and other agreed-upon procedures as requested by clients.

Worked with clients such as Eterna Plc, Total Nigeria Plc, Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Ltd, First Hydrocarbon Nigeria Limited, Ikeja Electric Plc, and Niger Construction

Finance Administrator

Rotation and Precision Machines Limited
10.2018 - 07.2019

Accountant II /Trading Desk Officer

Kure Holding Company Ltd
02.2017 - 07.2018

Payable Accountant

Greater Washington Capital Limited
01.2016 - 02.2017

Education

MSc. Applied Economics with electives in Business Analytics -

Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
08.2024

MSc. Economics -

University of Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos
08.2018

BSc. in Economics (Second Class Upper division) -

University of Ilorin, Kwara State
Ilorin, Kwara
09.2015

Skills

  • Database management system (DBMS)
  • Power Bi
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Tableau
  • SQL
  • International Financial reporting standards (IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16)
  • International accounting standard (IAS)
  • Proposal writing
  • Presentation
  • Marketing

Certification

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) equivalent to CPA
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 2014
  • Certification Link

Timeline

Data Analyst

Wichita State University
08.2023 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant

Wichita State University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Senior Auditor (Financial Services)

Deloitte & Touché
09.2022 - 01.2023

Semi-Senior (Financial Services)

KPMG Professional Services
10.2021 - 08.2022

Audit Associate level 2 (Energy, Resources & Industrials)

Deloitte & Touché
08.2019 - 09.2021

Finance Administrator

Rotation and Precision Machines Limited
10.2018 - 07.2019

Accountant II /Trading Desk Officer

Kure Holding Company Ltd
02.2017 - 07.2018

Payable Accountant

Greater Washington Capital Limited
01.2016 - 02.2017

MSc. Applied Economics with electives in Business Analytics -

Wichita State University

MSc. Economics -

University of Lagos, Nigeria

BSc. in Economics (Second Class Upper division) -

University of Ilorin, Kwara State
Ajibola Lasaki