Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst
Smart Link Technologies
09.2020 - 10.2022
Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
Participated in requirements meetings to understand business needs.
Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
Tested data prediction algorithms based on historical data.
Designed and implemented tools to support strategic value chain optimization initiatives.
Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
Business Data Analyst
Jay Jay Textiles Plc
08.2017 - 06.2020
Developed and improved integrated reporting and analysis capabilities.
Provided evaluative judgment based on analysis of information in complicated and unique situations and contributed to formulation of standards and strategies for functional areas.
Integrated new products and entities into business structure.
Built relationships and influenced and motivated employees to drive operational improvements.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
Generated business intelligence reports to inform strategic decision-making.
Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
Internal Auditor
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
02.2014 - 07.2017
Identified and reported audit issues.
Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
Produced audit reports.
Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthrough for compliance with documented processes.
Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
Income Auditor
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
03.2011 - 01.2014
Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
IT Coordinator
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
05.2007 - 02.2011
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
Night Auditor
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
06.2003 - 04.2007
Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly, and marking discrepancies.
Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
Generated and printed daily financial reports to track hotel performance.
Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, minibar use, and room service bills.
Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Data Science
Henry Harvin Educations
California, VA
03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Hilcoe School of Computer Science & Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa University School of Commerce
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2003
Skills
Data Validation
Simulation Modeling
Database Maintenance
Data Modeling
Project Management
Business Needs Analysis
Process Improvement
SQL
Strong Work Ethic
Data Programming
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data Mining
Tableau
Data Exports
Query Tools
Data Visualization and Presentations
Python Programming
Business Management
Statistical Analysis
Timeline
Data Analyst
Smart Link Technologies
09.2020 - 10.2022
Business Data Analyst
Jay Jay Textiles Plc
08.2017 - 06.2020
Internal Auditor
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
02.2014 - 07.2017
Income Auditor
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
03.2011 - 01.2014
IT Coordinator
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
05.2007 - 02.2011
Night Auditor
Sheraton Addis, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
06.2003 - 04.2007
Post Graduate Degree - Data Science
Henry Harvin Educations
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Hilcoe School of Computer Science & Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Addis Ababa University School of Commerce
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