ADAEZE UKAGA

Quantitative Analyst & Financial Services Professional
Port Harcourt, NG.

About

Highly analytical Mathematics graduate with a robust foundation in quantitative analysis, financial risk management, and data-driven problem-solving. Proven ability to leverage mathematical modeling and computational skills to support critical credit analysis, risk assessment, and financial reporting within a banking environment. Adept at communicating complex information clearly, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating effectively to deliver exceptional client and operational outcomes in fast-paced financial settings.

Work

Self-Employed
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Customer Service & Administrative Officer

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided comprehensive financial advisory and administrative support to business clients, enhancing their financial clarity and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Delivered tailored financial advisory services to multiple business clients, encompassing bookkeeping, budget planning, and meticulous financial record-keeping to optimize fiscal health.

Prepared and analyzed detailed financial reports utilizing advanced mathematical modeling techniques, enabling informed business decisions and strategic planning for clients.

Managed client accounts, meticulously tracking payments and maintaining confidential financial documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Cultivated and sustained strong client relationships, professionally resolving issues and ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.

Leveraged Microsoft Excel and Office Suite to develop dynamic spreadsheets, track expenditures, and generate comprehensive written reports, streamlining financial data management.

Giosam Services & Supply
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Contract Accountant / Invoicing Officer

Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Managed end-to-end accounting and invoicing operations, ensuring financial accuracy and optimizing cash flow for business transactions.

Highlights

Posted and processed all journal entries with 100% accuracy, ensuring precise recording of business transactions and compliance.

Managed accounts receivable by issuing over 2,500 accurate invoices with less than a 1% error rate, significantly improving client payment cycles and cash flow.

Reduced invoice approval time by 25% by implementing a pre-verification checklist for procurement and sales teams, enhancing operational efficiency.

Tracked and analyzed expenses, reducing overspending by 18% through strict budget adherence and proactive expense flagging.

Resolved over 100 vendor disputes within agreed timelines through transparent communication and accurate documentation, maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Implemented a systematic filing system for physical and digital invoices, drastically reducing document retrieval time and improving audit readiness.

Benwoods Global Limited
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Inventory & Logistics Coordinator

Owerri, Nigeria, Nigeria

Summary

Coordinated comprehensive supply chain and logistics operations, optimizing order fulfillment and inventory management to enhance efficiency.

Highlights

Coordinated and tracked complex supply chain operations, ensuring seamless communication with manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and retailers, optimizing raw material and warehouse equipment orders.

Processed and tracked over 6,500 sales orders with 99% accuracy, reducing sales team workload by 20% and significantly improving order fulfillment speed.

Generated weekly sales performance reports for management, contributing to a 15% increase in customer retention by identifying and leveraging top client trends.

Improved invoice generation time by developing a streamlined Excel template and customer database system, enhancing billing accuracy and speed.

Reconciled monthly accounts with a 98% accuracy rate, ensuring audit readiness and eliminating end-of-year backlog, bolstering financial integrity.

Upwork Freelance
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Virtual Assistant

Remote, Remote, US

Summary

Provided comprehensive administrative and client relationship management support, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Highlights

Provided extensive administrative support, including efficient data entry, email management, and precise document preparation, reducing workload for multiple clients.

Managed complex scheduling, organized calendars, and coordinated travel arrangements for executives, ensuring seamless operations and timely execution.

Handled all incoming calls, responded to inquiries promptly, and actively monitored social media platforms, enhancing client engagement and brand presence.

Managed essential bookkeeping tasks, including processing invoices, receipts, and expenses, maintaining financial accuracy for clients.

Implemented and maintained CRM systems to meticulously track client interactions and streamline communication, improving client retention and service delivery.

Education

Abia State University, Uturu
Uturu, Nigeria, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Mathematics

Courses

Undergraduate Project: Fourier Transform and its Application to Partial Differential Equations (2015)

St Theresa's Girls Secondary School, Umuahia
Umuahia, Nigeria, Nigeria

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE)

General Studies

Languages

English

Certificates

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Issued By

Coursera

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate

Issued By

National Youth Service Corps

Workshop on Mathematical Modelling and Simulation

Issued By

Abia State University, Uturu

Conference on Numerical Analysis and Computational Mathematics

Issued By

Abia State University, Uturu

Skills

Financial Accuracy

Attention to Detail, Data Verification, Reconciliations, Invoice Processing, Payment Tracking.

Data Management & Reporting

Financial Reporting, Sales Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Excel, Google Workspace.

Customer Service & Communication

Client Relationship Management, Inquiry Resolution, Complaint Management, Professional Communication, Stakeholder Engagement.

Time Management & Multitasking

Prioritization, High-Priority Task Management, Fast-Paced Environments, Organizational Skills.

Quantitative Analysis

Financial Risk Management, Data-Driven Problem Solving, Mathematical Modelling, Computational Skills, Credit Analysis.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Journal Entries, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Reconciliation, Budget Planning, Financial Record-Keeping, Expense Tracking.

Administrative Support

Document Preparation, Filing Systems, Office Suite, Scheduling, CRM Systems, Data Entry.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Supply Chain Coordination, Warehouse Management, Inventory Tracking, Shipping Procedures, Order Fulfillment, Logistics IT.

Technical Tools

MATLAB, LaTeX, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Workspace.

Interests

Financial Markets
Quantitative Finance
Economic Research
Community Education

Projects

Numerical Methods for Solving Nonlinear Equations

Summary

Ongoing independent research focused on developing and evaluating advanced numerical methods for solving complex nonlinear equations, aiming to contribute to computational mathematics.

An Analysis of Numerical Methods for Solving Ordinary Differential Equations

Summary

Ongoing independent research project analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of various numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs).

Mathematical Modelling of Population Growth

Summary

Ongoing independent research project focused on developing and refining mathematical models to predict population growth dynamics, with potential applications in economic forecasting.