Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Extracurricularandvolunteerexperiences
Awards
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Hobbies and Interests
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CHINENYE IWUAGWU

Saint Marys,NSW

Summary

Experienced finance professional and skilled administrator with a demonstrated track record of excellence across seven years in the financial sectors, including public and private sectors. Proficient in financial management, information management, project coordination, and problem-solving. Achieved streamlined financial reporting, cost reduction strategies, and efficient audit preparations. Committed to excellence, adaptability, and driving organizational growth through finance and management expertise. Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial analyst

Financial Inclusion Volunteer Corps
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Preparing Budgets and financial planning for the Organization
  • Preparations of financial reports, Income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
  • Management of the Organization’s grants and donations
  • Conducting financial analysis and making recommendations
  • Risk identification and mitigations
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies, resulting in a 30% cost reduction
  • Successfully secured a #150,000 grant from the State Government to fund an outreach program.

Accounts and Administrative Officer

Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Statement of Accounts preparation
  • Record-keeping and file sorting via Microsoft Excel and Manual
  • Tax, expenditure, and revenue filing
  • Office management
  • General Office Clerical and Administrative Duties
  • Meeting coordination
  • Communication management, reports and presentation preparations
  • Project coordination
  • Identification of problems and offering solutions/ recommendations
  • Implemented a new strategy, thereby reducing errors by 70% and saving time
  • Implemented digital recording of files, leading to a 10% reduction in operational expenses and time savings
  • Collaborated with a team that educated over 50 districts on tax payments and compliances, resulting in a significant increase in revenue collection.

Accounts Officer

Proten International (OPay)
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Account and Financial management
  • Publish monthly financial records of clients’ financial transactions
  • Reconciliation of financial transactions and bank statements to ensure accuracy
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in account statements
  • Prepare and present financial reports for the company
  • Engage in communication with clients regarding financial matters
  • Established partnerships resulting in portfolio expansion and increased revenue
  • A 90% increase in client retention rate through solid client relationships
  • Developed “client follow-up” and a “help call centre,” resulting in 40% increased customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

Ogige Microfinance Bank
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Customer Assistance
  • Inquiries and Problem Resolution
  • Financial Education
  • Loan Application Support
  • Policy compliance, Communication, and Documentation
  • Effectively addressed the issues of over 500 customers through strong communication skills and excellent service.

Education

M.A (International and Development Economics) -

Berlin, Germany

BSc (Banking and Finance) -

Enugu, Nigeria

Advance Diploma of Accounting -

Sydney, Australia
01.2024

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) -

Sydney, Australia
01.2024

Skills

  • Quick learner with adaptability
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Sound knowledge of the financial services industry
  • Proficient in market trend analysis, risk assessment, and optimizing financial performance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Observant listener with a keen eye for detail and confidentiality
  • Strong organizational skills, always Punctual and deadlines-driven
  • Proficiency in navigating new technology and computer systems
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Applications: Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Awareness of relevant APRA standards (CPS 231, CPS 226, SPS 530)
  • Variance Analysis
  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Development

Extracurricularandvolunteerexperiences

  • Financial Analyst; Nigerian Association of Banking & Finance Academic Board, Nigeria
  • Financial Consultant; Confidence Consult at the University of Nigeria.
  • Financial Analyst; Financial Inclusion Volunteer Corps Members, Nigeria.
  • Event Volunteer; African Women Community Support Group, Australia.
  • Member: Nigeria Catholic Community, Sydney, Australia.

Awards

  • 2022: DAAD Scholarship Award.
  • 2019: University of Nigeria Best Graduating Student Awards:
  • Academic Award for best performance in Banking and Finance Department
  • Best graduating student award from the Faculty of Business Administration

Publications

  • Ugwuanyi, C. C & Eze, A (2023). Institutional quality and foreign direct investment in Nigeria. Journal of Xi'an Shiyou University (Accepted December 2022). Q2 journal
  • Ugwuanyi, C. C et al (2023). Evaluation of the impact of money market instruments on price stability in Nigeria. International Journal of Management a Technology, Accepted Jan. 2023
  • Iwuagwu, A.O., Ugwu. L., Ugwuanyi, C.C & Ngwu, C.N (2022). Awareness and access to support care services available for older adults in Enugu State, Nigeria. African Journal of Social Work, 12 (2)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Reading
  • Networking
  • Meeting People
  • Solving Problems

Timeline

Financial analyst

Financial Inclusion Volunteer Corps
01.2022 - 01.2023

Accounts and Administrative Officer

Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue
01.2019 - 01.2022

Accounts Officer

Proten International (OPay)
01.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Service Representative

Ogige Microfinance Bank
01.2016 - 01.2017

M.A (International and Development Economics) -

BSc (Banking and Finance) -

Advance Diploma of Accounting -

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) -

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