Bankole "Banky" Lumor
Saskatoon
Summary
Financial Analyst
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. Adept at leveraging data through spreadsheets and accounting or financial management software to develop actionable solutions to business challenges and utilizing data mining and data visualization to create meaningful insights.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business & Data Analyst Intern
Black Tech Hub
2023.01 - Current
- Collaborated with other Data analysts to extract, interpret and analyze data to identify key metrics and transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information.
- Utilized SQL, Python, MS Excel, Dynamics GP, Management reporter and Power BI to assist in preparing or facilitating reporting around KPIs, analyzing data, and identifying trends, challenges, or opportunities
- Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
- Identified, analyzed, and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets by finding correlations and visualizing with charts.
Financial Reporting Analyst
Saskatchewan Blue Cross
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Analyzed financial and business processes, making recommendations, and aiding the implementation of automated solutions to improve efficiency
- Assisted in monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis, ledger reconciliations and journal entries ensuring data integrity.
- Completed ad hoc reporting and scenario analysis as required; including meeting with stakeholder to understand reporting requirements and developing best method to gather and deliver data
- Created and maintaining precise and accurate models, charts, reports, as well as overseeing analytical accounting codes.
- Collaborated with departments and support budget data & forecasting preparation and financial projections to guide investment decisions.
- Worked with external auditors and provide assistance with annual audit
- Assisted in other roles as required such as the treasurer for the social committee
Senior Accountant and Contracts Officer
Government Of Northwest Territories
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Responsible for analyzing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records from invoices, procurements, budgets, and expenses related to contracts with Advanced Excel.
- In charge of the entire contracting process for the Dehcho region within the Department of Infrastructure.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Interim Deputy Regional Manager for four months.
Accounting Technician
Finance PEI
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Maintained accurate financial records and transactions, including accounts payables, accounts receivables along with budgets and variances for crown corporations in PEI.
- Reconciled bank statements and other financial records using Advanced Excel
- Prepared financial statements and reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Product Specialist
Township Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd
2020.09 - 2021.11
- Proactively created opportunities daily to present and demonstrate vehicles from social media, text messaging, and phone calls.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as finance, accounting, customer service to ensure complete sales process.
- Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.
Residential Sales Representative
Adecco Group
2019.01 - 2020.09
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Visited homes to discuss and review current home services to recommend Eastlink's promotions in Atlantic Canada.
- Became the Designated Eastlink brand ambassador at trade shows after meeting weekly and monthly targets consistently for a year.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections and contacted new and existing customers to discuss ways to meet needs through specific products and services.
Insurance Sales Representative
Combined Insurance
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Sold life, and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
- Met with prospective clients to discuss insurance needs and provide solutions, displaying comprehensive product knowledge and guidance.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Reviewed customer needs and financial means to determine appropriate policy offerings.
- Followed up promptly with interested clients to close sales and stayed in touch with clients to assess changing demands.
- Developed sales strategies and strong referral network in community to raise awareness and increase sales opportunities.
Business Analyst Volunteer and Project Leader
Lighthouse Gospel Ministries
2021.07 - 2024.01
- Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
- Observed progress of each project, examined risks and coordinated contingency plans.
- Collaborated with team members to develop, identify and accomplish assigned goals and objectives.
- Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
- Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
- Planned out and executed total of four projects in 2022-23
Education
Immersive Data Analytics Program -
BlackTECH Academy
Remote06.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island05.2014
Skills
- MS Office suite
- Advanced Excel
- SQL and databases
- Financial analysis and modeling
- Quantitative Analysis
- Needs assessments
- Risk analysis and management
- Financial Management
- Variance Analysis
- Project Management
- AGILE
- Jira
- Confluence
- Visio
- Python
- SCRUM Master
- Data Visualization - Power BI
- CRM - Salesforce
- Peoplesoft Software
- Adagio Accounting software
- TEA 10 Software
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- CBAP Certification and Scrum Master (Ongoing, BlackTech Academy 2024)
- Immersive Data Analytics Program - BlackTech Academy - 2023
- SQL Certification - BlackTech Academy 2022)
Affiliations
- Individual Business Analysis Membership (IIBA) 2024
- Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN) 2023
Interests
Soccer, Video Games, Movies, Anime.
Timeline
Financial Reporting Analyst
Saskatchewan Blue Cross
2023.10 - 2024.04
Business & Data Analyst Intern
Black Tech Hub
2023.01 - Current
Senior Accountant and Contracts Officer
Government Of Northwest Territories
2022.10 - 2023.10
Accounting Technician
Finance PEI
2021.11 - 2022.09
Business Analyst Volunteer and Project Leader
Lighthouse Gospel Ministries
2021.07 - 2024.01
Product Specialist
Township Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd
2020.09 - 2021.11
Residential Sales Representative
Adecco Group
2019.01 - 2020.09
Insurance Sales Representative
Combined Insurance
2018.01 - 2019.01
Immersive Data Analytics Program -
BlackTECH Academy
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Prince Edward Island
- CBAP Certification and Scrum Master (Ongoing, BlackTech Academy 2024)
- Immersive Data Analytics Program - BlackTech Academy - 2023
- SQL Certification - BlackTech Academy 2022)
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