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BusinessAnalyst

Grace Majekodunmi

Business Analyst
Houston,TX

Summary

Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Analyst

Global Security Solutions Inc.
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.
  • Conducted market research studies, providing valuable insights for strategic planning initiatives and competitive positioning efforts.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, secure favorable pricing, and ensure timely delivery of products or services.
  • Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
  • Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
  • Reduced operational costs through data analysis and implementing cost-effective solutions.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Saldo Finance
08.2022 - 08.2023

Execute test cases, reporting defects, triaging defects for testing web and mobile devices

Design detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test cases according to requirements

Performing smoke and regression testing to inspect critical functionalities and reliability of the system

Testing mobile and web applications applying various testing tools

Collaborating within product team to ensure meeting deadlines and releasing a high-quality product

Configuring virtual devices applying Browserstack, Android Studio and Xcode

Reporting bugs and tracking reported issues in Jira, verifying bug fixes, following until resolved

Interacting with developers and product managers to identify system requirements and to ensure quality throughout the SDLC and all other administrative duties as assigned.

Billing Analyst

Accountemps
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 07.2022

· Conducted a comprehensive analysis of aging accounts receivable, proactively established payment plans, and billing schedules while developing strong client relationships, resulting in a significant 30% reduction in delinquent accounts over a six-month period.

· Created and delivered invoices for residential construction services, generating detailed itemized receipts for the billing department and accounts payable teams using Microsoft Excel, mainframe systems, and Quickbooks to improve billing accuracy and efficiency.

· Successfully tracked and monitored accounts receivables utilizing PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management software, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records, and facilitating timely payments.

· Implemented effective invoicing procedures, facilitating clear communication between different departments and streamlining the billing process, resulting in improved transparency in financial operations with (ACH/WIRES/CHECKS).

· Collaborated with clients to establish payment plans and billing schedules.

Senior Grant and Contract Accountant

University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 03.2018

Performs high volume and complex reconciliations and researches cash receipts for outstanding Grants receivable. Review grants and contracts agreements in the general ledger. Review grants, contracts and award documents. Organizes, analyzes and performs data entry activities of new and existing awards funding. Review and approved cost transfers, Vouchers, Requisitions, Concur items, EPAFS, Journals entries, Non-salary cost transfers, and update KK on G/L table reconciles and verifying accuracy of allowability charges within the division as needed, &NSCT. Prepare check request, request invoices as needed for sponsored projects and follow up to ensure payments have posted, identify encumbrances and prepare to clear encumbrances deficits on CFS. Run Free Balance Reports and Ad-hoc Reports as requested, Run P Os and GL Queries weekly and monthly close-out.

Cash Control Supervisor

University Of Houston
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 01.2015

Coordinates cash operations in theStudent Financial Services Dept.

Ensures that deposits, reports, andproper cash flowmeet the university needs. Researched and forwarded deposits to the bank and reports are accurately batched and

directed to the Financial Accounting System (FAS) in a timely manner. Reconciles and audit vault daily and prepare monthlyreport. Administers cashrelated operations, depositing campuswide funds, overseeing the vault and its cashflow and disbursing cash to cashiers and departments. Informs dept. of errors incash-related activities andcorrects them. Supervises the daily reporting into FAS and ensures that funds are depositedinto the banks. policy andprocedures for

disbursement of petty cash. Researches student’s payment discrepancies, process and runquery on tax form8300 for students. Prepares and approvesjournal entries. Works with Scholarship and Financial Aids office to determine aid being disbursed to the studentaccount. Processing payroll.

Investigates customer inquiries and complaints, researches complaints and resolve issues (ACH/WIRES/CHECKS).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI
12.2009

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Presentations and Decks
  • Financial Planning
  • Cost-benefit analysis

Software

Peoplesoft Financial, Agile Software Development Testing Script Development Risk Management Troubleshooting and Resolution

Certification

  • Business Analysis School Training - 2023
  • Careerist Software Quality Assurance Training - 2022

Timeline

Business Analyst

Global Security Solutions Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Saldo Finance
08.2022 - 08.2023

Billing Analyst

Accountemps
07.2018 - 07.2022

Senior Grant and Contract Accountant

University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2015 - 03.2018

Cash Control Supervisor

University Of Houston
08.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin - Platteville
  • Business Analysis School Training - 2023
  • Careerist Software Quality Assurance Training - 2022
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