Ayisha Awudu Ali
Rockland,ON
Summary
A dedicated and passionate Finance professional with a background in managing corporate finances and enhancing operational efficiency with six years of experience. Proven ability to streamline accounting processes and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving business needs with high reliability and flexibility.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
09.2023 - Current
- Assist in the delivery of course materials.
- Grading and Assessment: Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on assignments, exams, and projects, adhering to grading rubrics and maintaining fairness and consistency across student assessments.
- Work closely with Professors to ensure smooth course delivery.
- Ensuring students have access to learning resources.
- Facilitate class discussions, manage group activities and ensure a productive and respectful learning environment.
- Conducting Tutorials: Leading Tutorial sessions to reinforce and elaborate on lecture content, providing explanations, solving problems, and engaging students in discussions.
- Administrative Tasks: Assisting with tasks such as managing course materials on learning platforms, recording grades, and ensuring that resources are accessible to students.
Senior Finance Officer
National Intelligence Bureau
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Managed and oversaw the financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with government regulations and internal policies.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize resource allocation and ensure the efficient use of funds across multiple departments.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to support decision-making processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities and areas for operational improvement.
- Collaborated with senior management on the preparation of annual budgets, tracking financial performance and advising on variances to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Managed audits and worked closely with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Monitored cash flow, managed accounts payable and receivable, and ensured timely processing of payments and reimbursements.
- Utilized financial software and tools to maintain accurate records, streamline processes, and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems to maintain and balance financial records.
- Preparing and submitting pension forms and employees’ compensation forms.
- Performing client bookkeeping services.
- Preparing other accounting and financial reports.
- Reconciling Cash and cheque books.
- Raising Payment vouchers (PV) for receipts and work done.
- Reduced operating expenses by conducting thorough expense analysis and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
- Provided leadership in finance department restructuring, resulting in increased efficiency and improved employee morale.
- Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the department.
- Supported senior management in strategic planning by providing insightful financial analysis and industry benchmarking data.
Finance Intern
Agriculture Development Bank
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
- Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
- Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision.
- Managed sensitive information responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Calling over of back-dated documents.
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Roads and Highways
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
Ph.D. - Finance
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06-2027
MBA - Finance
University of Ghana
Accra- Ghana07-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University For Development Studies
Wa- Ghana08-2014
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Administration
- Finance
- Teamwork
- Customer experience
- Adaptable
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hausa
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Shaaliwud Ventures
- Shaaliwud Foundation
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Carleton University
09.2023 - Current
Senior Finance Officer
National Intelligence Bureau
11.2018 - 09.2023
Finance Intern
Agriculture Development Bank
06.2015 - 09.2015
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Roads and Highways
09.2014 - 08.2015
Ph.D. - Finance
Carleton University
MBA - Finance
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University For Development Studies
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