Zakaria Ould Dada
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Bank Of Africa
Casablanca, Morocco
05.2019 - 05.2024
- Collected and analyzed financial accounting (balance sheet & income statement) and legal information on Bank Of Africa's twenty-five (25) equity investments and subsidiaries every six months
- Analyzed variances between subsidiaries' business plan forecasts and actual results by using reporting tools such as Tableau & Excel
- Prepared and updated, on a half-yearly basis, individual fact sheets on the equity investments within my scope, including an update on various indicators (accounting statements, investments, financial ratios, governance, shareholding)
- Managed equity investments operations (acquisitions, disposals/transfers of securities, capital increase)
- Participated in negotiations and due diligence with third parties in order to finalize equity transactions
- Liaised with regulators such as the Central Bank and Moroccan Capital Market Authority to respond to their request
- Established a report on the evolution of the overall value of the investment portfolio, incorporating KPI indicators on the portfolio's structure, profitability and cost of risk (by 2023, the portfolio includes 101 financially predominant companies with a total investment value of 14.2 GMAD ≈ 2 billion Can$)
- Participated in the preparation of comparative analyses and sector benchmarks for strategic holdings
- Process and analyze of the financial accounting reports of the equity investments in order to ensure a follow-up of their achievements regarding with approved budget forecasts (companies with sales of ≈ Can$ 4.6 million)
- Estimated the market value of the equity investments held in the portfolio through a valuation based on business valuation techniques and using data analysis software such as Capital IQ & Microsoft Power BI
- Drafted summary notes & minutes related to the various governance bodies of the investments (Board of Directors, General Assembly, Audit and Risk Committee)
- Participated internally or with the assistance of external firms, in any opportunity or feasibility study related to investment projects in terms of equity participation, disengagement of companies, restructuring.
Junior Analyst
Bank Of Africa
Casablanca, Morocco
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Collected and analyzed financial accounting (balance sheet & income statement) and legal information on Bank Of Africa's twenty-five (25) equity investments and subsidiaries every six months
- Analyzed variances between subsidiaries' business plan forecasts and actual results by using reporting tools such as Tableau & Excel
- Prepared and updated, on a half-yearly basis, individual fact sheets on the equity investments within my scope, including an update on various indicators (accounting statements, investments, financial ratios, governance, shareholding)
- Managed equity investments operations (acquisitions, disposals/transfers of securities, capital increase)
- Participated in negotiations and due diligence with third parties in order to finalize equity transactions
- Liaised with regulators such as the Central Bank and Moroccan Capital Market Authority to respond to their request
- Established a report on the evolution of the overall value of the investment portfolio, incorporating KPI indicators on the portfolio's structure, profitability and cost of risk (by 2023, the portfolio includes 101 financially predominant companies with a total investment value of 14.2 GMAD ≈ 2 billion Can$)
- Participated in the preparation of comparative analyses and sector benchmarks for strategic holdings
- Process and analyze of the financial accounting reports of the equity investments in order to ensure a follow-up of their achievements regarding with approved budget forecasts (companies with sales of ≈ Can$ 4.6 million)
- Estimated the market value of the equity investments held in the portfolio through a valuation based on business valuation techniques and using data analysis software such as Capital IQ & Microsoft Power BI
- Drafted summary notes & minutes related to the various governance bodies of the investments (Board of Directors, General Assembly, Audit and Risk Committee)
- Participated internally or with the assistance of external firms, in any opportunity or feasibility study related to investment projects in terms of equity participation, disengagement of companies, restructuring.
Banking advisor
CIH Bank
Rabat, Morocco
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Managed a portfolio of a 100 customers and organized prospecting actions in order to achieve the sales goals of the banking branch
- Advised customers about banking products and services (around 30 services and products) that can meet their needs with a quality of service that complies with the Bank's requirements
- Organized proactively my activity for the week by carrying out my commercial actions (agency appointments, outgoing call slots) with customers in order to meet their expectations with the highest quality of service
- Maintained the relationship with customers by following-up their requests and complaints within 24 hours while ensuring compliance with the standards, rules and procedures in force
- Prepared 10 mortgage files a week related to real estate and personal loans.
Education
Master’s degree in Finance -
IAE Lyon 3 University
Rabat, MoroccoBachelor and Master’s degree in Finance -
HEM Business School
Rabat, MoroccoSkills
- Sales proficiency
- Client Confidentiality
- Business development understanding
- Policies and Procedures Adherence
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Computer Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Conflict Mediation
- Written Communication
- French and English Fluency
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- MS Office
- Understanding Customer Needs
Volunteer Experience
Residential Building Manager, 03/2017 - 04/2024, Casablanca, Casablanca
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Bank Of Africa
05.2019 - 05.2024
Junior Analyst
Bank Of Africa
12.2015 - 05.2019
Banking advisor
CIH Bank
03.2014 - 10.2015
Master’s degree in Finance -
IAE Lyon 3 University
Bachelor and Master’s degree in Finance -
HEM Business School
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