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Samantha Lubowa
Business Analyst
Waltham,Massachusetts
Summary
Professional Business Analyst with advanced knowledge of portfolio asset management systems and skill in driving positive outcomes. Exceptional organizational, project management and leadership skills. Adaptable assessor of business health and product success with expertise in optimizing solutions for changing industry landscapes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Analyst Consultant
Equator Consulting
Waltham, Massachusetts
01.2021 - Current
- Analyze key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results
- Assess business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
- Interacted with stakeholders to understand business needs and translated into requirements and project scope.
- Identify process inefficiencies through gap analysis and performed sensible solutions.
Digital Finance Consultant
Development Associates Link International
Kampala, Uganda
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed various business models to forecast operating expenses and revenue based on market conditions.
- Tracked and removed impediments daily to allow teams to deliver on goals.
- Organized investment and educational seminars and recruited attendees.
- Optimized operational efficiency through innovative thinking, process improvement, and best practice sharing. Achieved up to 15% rise efficiency within 3 major projects.
Risk Analyst
Housing Finance Bank
Kampala, Uganda
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Instituted contingency plans, promoting business continuity through cross-training, documentation and data backups..
- Successfully managed to mitigate risks with zero fines and penalties from AML- non compliance thus increasing bank's compliance rating by 15%.
- Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
Mobile Financial Services Officer
Housing Finance Bank
Kampala, Uganda
10.2013 - 11.2017
- Identified and developed digital products to enhance financial access and financial inclusion.
- Improved reconciliation process by developing series of spreadsheets and reports i.e. trend analysis reports that made process more efficient and accurate.
- Analyzed performance of mobile financial services at bank and made recommendation which improved its uptake by 50% as at end of 2017.
Finance Intern
Home Builders Limited
Kampala, Uganda
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Verified financial journals for clarity and completion under supervisor direction.
- Prepared monthly reports as well as annual financial statements and cash flow projections for use by management.
- Performed payroll management and maintained records of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Oil And Gas Management
Uganda Christian University
Uganda 01.2015 - 07.2017
BBA - Finance & Accounting
Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda 08.2010 - 10.2013
Skills
SQL and databases
Microsoft Office Suite
Gap analysis
Risk analysis
Trend analysis expertise
Financial planning
Budgeting
Training and Development
Excellent written and Oral skills
Analytical skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.
Chris Hadfield
Timeline
Business Analyst Consultant
Equator Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Digital Finance Consultant
Development Associates Link International
01.2018 - 12.2021
Risk Analyst
Housing Finance Bank
12.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Business Administration - Oil And Gas Management
Uganda Christian University
01.2015 - 07.2017
Mobile Financial Services Officer
Housing Finance Bank
10.2013 - 11.2017
Finance Intern
Home Builders Limited
01.2013 - 09.2013
BBA - Finance & Accounting
Uganda Martyrs University
08.2010 - 10.2013
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