Python
Abdoul Aziz Badjie
Economist
Kerr Sering,Kerr Sering
Summary
A young, experienced Economist and Finance specialist with a passion for delivering outstanding service. Self-motivated, team player with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Always looking to learn new skills, take on extra responsibilities, and grow professionally. Dedication and passion have been recognized with praise and extra responsibilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Officer
West Africa Relief & Development Association
Bijilo
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for recording ,scanning and archiving all documents/receipts in timely manner.
- Prepare budget versus actuals and audit sheets to all projects.
- Process payroll of staffs and ensure confidentiality.
- Carry out off-sites surveys and verifications of over 5 projects according to WARDA's annual program budget.
- Make Recommendations on Improvement based on analysis.
- Supervise Implementations of Recommendations
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Field Team Officer
West, Relief & Development Association
Bijilo
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing over 5 projects from start to finish.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials and cleaning up job sites.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Tutor
University of The Gambia
Kanifing
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducting tutorial classes to fellow students
- Courses: Basic Maths, Pre calculus and Calculus.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
Scrip Checker
West Africa Examination Council
Banjul
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Checked, compared, detected, and corrected errors of over 1000 scripts of both grade nine and twelve exam.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Enumerator
Management Development Institute, MDI
Kanifing
02.2017 - 03.2017
- Collected data on National Emergency Rapid Assessment on Effect of Covid-19 on Food, Economic and Social Security in The Gambia.
- Conducted data entry using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviews app (CAPI).
- Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
- Reviewed questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.
- Planned efficient visitation routes by studying maps of assigned areas, reaching more than 5 community households per day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of The Gambia
Kanifing 05.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Masroor Senior Secondary School
Old Yundum 05.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Strategic and financial planning
Relationship building and management
Budget forecasting
Financial analysis and reporting
Financial administration
Excellent teamwork
Field reporting
Cross-functional teamwork
Field trips
Data analysis
Data verification
Statistical techniques
Forecasting skills
MS Office
Decision-Making
Multitasking Abilities
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Moherst Scholarship to pursue Bsc In Economics and Finance Jan 2019 - Dec 2022
Software
Stata
MS Office
Timeline
Finance Officer
West Africa Relief & Development Association
08.2022 - Current
Field Team Officer
West, Relief & Development Association
11.2021 - 08.2022
Scrip Checker
West Africa Examination Council
09.2020 - 09.2020
Tutor
University of The Gambia
01.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of The Gambia
05.2018 - 05.2021
Enumerator
Management Development Institute, MDI
02.2017 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Masroor Senior Secondary School
05.2014 - 05.2017