Esther Babalola
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented financial management and compliance professional with extensive experience in healthcare claims and anti-money laundering within military and banking sectors. Proficient in managing high-volume financial data, conducting audits, and ensuring 100% compliance with Department of Defence(DOD) and federal regulations. Strong technical skills in SQL, MS Azure, Databricks, and Power BI for data reconciliation and reporting. Experienced in facilitating joint application development sessions and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting solutions that enhance organizational decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Management Technician
US Army
Fort Campbell North, Kentucky
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed $50.8M in high-volume financial transactions, including purchase requests and interagency funding transfers; enforced federal financial regulations maintaining 100% compliance and strengthening internal controls.
- Executed military pay, budget administration, vendor payments, and travel entitlements while managing procurement and reimbursable funding to ensure compliance with DoD financial regulations.
- Investigated and resolved transaction errors by analyzing reports and reconciling accounts; reduced processing delays and prevented operational disruptions.
- Processed and reconciled over 2,000 travel expense claims and 1,000 separation payments within 6 months; ensured timely fund disbursement.
- Conducted detailed audits, correcting 5,000 discrepancies through account reconciliation and data validation to enhance financial accuracy.
- Compiled performance, budget, and specialized data analysis to identify trends and potential issues for informed decision-making.
- Engaged stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and develop solutions.
- Participated in JIRA and Agile activities by writing user stories and supporting project requirements gathering.
- Utilized SQL, MS Azure, Databricks, Edifecs, and PowerBI for financial data reporting and analytics
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
lakewood National Bank
Remote
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared and filed over 1,500 Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Investigated 50 complex wire transfers and escalated 20 high-risk cases, strengthening fraud detection and reducing financial losses.
- Conducted transaction monitoring and customer due diligence using Actimize and LexisNexis to identify and escalate suspicious activities.
- Improved investigative productivity by 100% through advanced AML tool utilization and streamlined case resolution.
- Participated in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions to gather requirements and improve business processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed JIRA user stories supporting Agile compliance workflows.
- Produced analytical reports and dashboards in PowerBI, utilizing SQL and Edifecs for data analysis to support informed decision-making.
Customer Data Analyst
Heritage Bank PLC
Ibadan , Nigeria
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Redesigned customer risk rating methodologies improving risk assessment accuracy by 100%.
- Supported fraud investigations by analyzing transaction patterns and account profiles, identifying 1,000 potentially fraudulent accounts.
- Conducted KYC reviews and due diligence, ensuring compliance with AML policies and regulatory standards.
- Prepared analytical case summaries of suspicious activities to support regulatory reporting and inform decision-making.
- Utilized SQL and reporting tools for transactional data management and insights
- Participated in business process analysis and requirements gathering to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems, IT Project Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN04-2027
Certificate - PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01-2024
Military School -
Army Financial Management Training
Fort Jackson, SC12-2022
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Lead City University
Ibadan, Nigeria08-2013
Skills
- Financial compliance
- Budget management
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- SQL programming
- Agile methodologies
- Time management
- Decision making
- Customer service
- Microsoft dynamics 365
- Azure Virtual Network
Timeline
Financial Management Technician
US Army
06.2022 - 08.2025
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
lakewood National Bank
07.2019 - 06.2021
Customer Data Analyst
Heritage Bank PLC
11.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Information Systems, IT Project Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Certificate - PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
George Mason University
Military School -
Army Financial Management Training
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Lead City University