Joshua Alawe
Budapest,Hungary
Summary
Analytical thinker with keen interest in uncovering insights from data to drive business decisions. Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis and critical problem-solving, coupled with strong communication skills. Capable of transforming complex data into actionable strategies, contributing to organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead Operational Controllership Analyst
GE Renewable
Budapest, Hungary
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate monthly/quarterly closing rhythms in partnership with regional and product company reporting teams.
- Managed audit processes for assured transparency and accuracy in reports.
- Liaised with external auditors for a seamless auditing process.
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations and account closings, balance sheet analysis schedules, and current account.
- Support audit engagements, serving as primary point of contact for audit-related queries in Sweden, Finland etc.
- Prepare analysis and explanations behind variations for financial reporting for the business consumption
Cash and Bank Controller
Genpact Hungary Kft
Budapest, Hungary
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Provide controllership oversight on proper accounting for cash and bank transactions for the Renewable power business in Western Europe
- Oversaw cash flow management to prevent operational disruptions.
- Manage and safeguard cash by performing daily cash analysis and investing activities
- Review account reconciliations performed by team members, to ensure accuracy, completeness and in line with established companywide reconciliation policy
- Prepare timely reports to Upper-level management on the status of bank (incoming, outgoing, unidentified etc.) transactions
- Achieved accurate forecasting with meticulous budget management.
Accounts Payable Specialist
General Electric
Budapest, Hungary
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained supplier relationships with prompt invoice settlement.
- Reviewed and verified invoices, maintaining accuracy and reliability of financial data.
- Handled foreign currency transactions confidently managing multi-currency payables.
- Manages account payable relationship between GE shared services and Renewable business leadership
- Reconciles various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards
Education
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Nigeria 02.2013 - 12.2015
Skills
- Result-Oriented approach
- Experience with tableau
- Creative innovation
- Advanced analytics
- Proficient in SAP
- Advanced excel proficiency
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Financial statements
- Analytical mindset
- Financial analysis
- General ledger
- Closing processes
- Auditing
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
GE Impact Award - Hub quarterly award nomination Q4-2022
Certification
Nigerian Institute of Management - Professional Member
Timeline
Lead Operational Controllership Analyst
GE Renewable
08.2021 - Current
Cash and Bank Controller
Genpact Hungary Kft
08.2019 - 07.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist
General Electric
09.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
02.2013 - 12.2015
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