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Halilou Abdoul Afize

Halilou Abdoul Afize

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Financial Analyst

CXG | London

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Data virtuoso, orchestrating symphonies of information.

My Certifications

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Data Analyst Associate

Data Analyst Associate

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to Power BI
Introduction to SQL
Intermediate Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

CXG | Aug 2023 - Present

Financial Analyst

Manage the D365 ERP team to ensure the continuous adoption and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O) and D365 CRM. Define integration requirements between these systems and our internal operations platform to streamline workflows and enhance data consistency across functions. Lead initiatives to improve project and solution profitability by reviewing current business processes and redesigning them. Leverage the Project Management and Accounting module in D365 F&O to drive operational efficiency, cost control, and financial transparency. Define business requirements and design interactive dashboards in Power BI to enable real-time monitoring of the sales pipeline. This enhances forecasting, improves decision-making, and supports strategic sales planning.
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Customer Experience Group | Dec 2019 - Jan 2022

Financial Systems Analyst

• Performed Financial analysis on the monthly results of the group, which consisted of preparing a margin report to analyze the large set of data produced by our billing software. I extracted the data to prepare a report that will analyze the revenue and cost of service in each location and for each brand. • Implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system within the whole group. This consisted of analyzing business requirements, preparing the FRD (Functional Requirement Document), performing a gap analysis between system functionalities and business processes, system configuration and set up, user training, data migration and Go-live. The data migration consisted of extracting data from three different systems (Accounting software, HR software, CRM, and Billing software) and processed them to input in D365. • Designed accounting processes to better streamline our operations. This included an invoicing process for our CRMs as well as a consolidated accounts receivables report on SharePoint for a smooth collaboration between all parties. • Designed an extensive Chart of Accounts for the group

Optimizer Middle East Accountants, Management Consultants and | Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

Head Of Accounting

Maintained accounting records on Quickbooks. Provided IFRS and Excel Data Analysis Training Designed business processes UAE VAT Consultancy Financial Analysis and Planning Financial Reporting

Banan IT, PLC | Jan 2018 - May 2019

Account Manager

• Performed market research on the country and advised the board to set a company in Ethiopia. This consisted of a PESTEL analysis of the country and the application of Porter’s Five Forces model to develop a business strategy. Using Porter’s model, I identified there was a low barrier to entry in the technological sector, a high demand of the technological services because the country had adopted IFRS and mandated all big companies to implement it. Banan IT offered a software solution that would help companies through this transition. Furthermore, there was a low level of skills and resources within the country to capitalize on this, Banan IT could bring in those skills and resources and hence my decision to advise the board on investing in Ethiopia. • Ensured business continuity by developing a framework for our customer relationship management, such as learning the culture of country, on-site visits, improving employee’s skills and morale. Most employees were not very IT literate and felt threatened by automation that the system provided, hence there was a big resistance to the implementation of the system. I handled that by organizing seminars and workshops to improve their skills, build a personal relationship, designed business processes that they had ownership and empowered their position in the company

Banan IT, PLC | Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Business Analyst

the system in the Walia Steel Industry Group. This consisted of a business analysis, gap analysis, designing new business processes and a chart of account, system configuration, data migration, user training and go-live.

Allied Auditors (Mc Millan Woods Global Limited) | Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

Junior Accountant/ Auditors

Part of the annual audit team, I was in charge of preparing draft financial statement and fixed asset audit

Banan IT | Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

Accounting Consultant

• Recorded daily transactions of multiple businesses via the company’s own online accounting solution. • Performed monthly bank reconciliations of those businesses. • Implemented processes to manage the accounts receivables and payables of each client after a business environment analysis. • Prepared monthly statutory and managerial reports for each client.

My Education

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Master of Science - MS, Fintech and Business Analytics  · (JanuaryUniversity of Westminster | 2023
Passed CFA Level 1 in Financial AnalysisCFA | 2021
Master's degree, Accounting and FinanceUniversity of London | 2019
ACCA in Accounting and Auditing ACCA | 2016

About Me

Halilou Abdoul Afize

Financial business analyst looking to crack into the data world by learning SQL, PowerBi, Python and the other hot topics in the market.

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