Abigael Kazeem, ACA

Experience

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  Goldwyns Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Tax Analyst

  • Built an automated system of computing the VAT liability of clients for easy comparison with government assessment.• Computed Annual Tax Returns.• Processed Tax Clearance Certificates for reputable firms in the technology, construction, and financial service industry.• Adequately advised clients on VAT payable and assisted in the filing of same.

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  Snow Microfinance Bank

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Internal Auditor

  • Conducted call-overs for the cash and cheque transactions of the operation unit.• Assisted in checking the activities of Loan Officers.• Analyzed bank statements and cash for reconciliation.

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  Goldwyns Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

  Tax Analyst

  • Assessed and analysed corporate tax queries and provided prompt responses to them resulting in a 30% increase and sustenance of clients' compliance.• Computed corporate tax payable.• Assisted in the computation of Transfer Pricing Returns of notable firms in the technology and construction industry.

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  Tynergy Advisory

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Finance Intern

  • Built simple financial models based on key assumptions.• Prepared biweekly general market updates, driving learning and engagement by 50% within the team, thereby driving learning and development.• Provided accounting services using QuickBooks.

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  Kantar

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  Consumer Research Analyst

  The first and only intern to get a special mention in Kantar's quarterly "Shine and Leadership Award" within the West East and Central Africa (WECA) region for Q3 2022, within the first 5 months of employment.• Designed and implemented surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather insights into consumer behaviour, translating findings into actionable recommendations for product improvements.• Conducted market analysis, evaluating consumer preferences and market trends to guide product strategy for multiple sectors.• Performed competitive analysis, identifying key opportunities and threats by evaluating competitor products, pricing strategies, and positioning.• Collaborated with clients to build products, ideas, and concepts that resonate with consumers through in-depth market research, increasing brand visibility and growth.• Analysed findings and reported insights in a readable and actionable format to guide decision-making and intelligence gathering.• Designed research methodologies and templates for assessing behavioural patterns, usage, attitudes, and responses of target recipients to validate existing studies.• Utilized statistical tools and data visualization techniques to interpret complex datasets and present findings in clear, concise reports to stakeholders. Show less

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  Ecobank Transnational Incorporated

  Nov 2023 - now

  Investment Research Analyst, EDC Nigeria

  • Analyses global and domestic economic indicators, including GDP, inflation and monetary policies to evaluate market trends and investment viability.• Prepares and circulates comprehensive monthly and weekly market commentary.• Uses financial models to project future earnings and carry out valuations for companies under coverage, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.• Actively participates in writing half-year economic and market reviews/outlook.• Prepares and circulates daily market reports, NGX stock price lists, and daily news (across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya) to an investor base of 1,500+ individuals and entities, thereby impacting decision-making.• Prepares and presents weekly market insights to the sales and management team. Show less