Rukayat Ajayi

Finance Graduate
Egbeda, NG.

About

Results-driven Finance graduate with a solid academic background and practical experience in financial operations, eager to apply foundational knowledge in corporate finance, accounting, and monetary policy. Passionate about optimizing financial performance and managing risk, I bring a detail-oriented approach and a proven ability to handle complex financial transactions with 100% accuracy. Seeking an entry-level role to leverage analytical skills and contribute meaningfully to business success within a dynamic financial institution.

Work

Valiant Minds Montessori School
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Class Teacher (NYSC PPA)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Actively facilitated student learning and personal development, contributing to an engaging and positive educational environment.

Highlights

Designed and implemented interactive teaching aids and methods, significantly increasing student participation and comprehension in complex subjects.

Coordinated successful extracurricular activities and school events, demonstrating strong organizational and logistical planning skills.

Mentored and guided secondary school students, fostering a positive learning environment and developing strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Sounas Print Nigeria Ltd
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Cashier (Industrial Training - SIWES)

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed customer service and financial operations, ensuring accurate transactions and timely service delivery.

Highlights

Managed over 30 customer interactions daily, processing inquiries and orders with accurate pricing, achieving an 80% customer satisfaction rate.

Streamlined communication with production and design teams, ensuring timely delivery of print jobs and significantly reducing order delays.

Executed daily cash and POS transactions with 100% accuracy, maintaining meticulous reconciliation and preparing precise end-of-day financial reports.

Blessed Ify Supermarket
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Cashier

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed customer transactions and front-end operations, enhancing shopping experience and operational efficiency.

Highlights

Processed an average of 50-70 customer transactions daily with 99.9% accuracy, handling cash, POS, and mobile transfers efficiently.

Maintained flawless cash drawer balances with zero end-of-day discrepancies throughout a 3-month tenure, demonstrating exceptional financial precision.

Proactively monitored checkout stock levels and coordinated with the inventory team, ensuring timely restocking and minimizing stockouts.

Provided comprehensive customer assistance, enhancing the overall shopping experience and contributing to improved return customer rates.

Volunteer

University of Ilorin
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Welfare Secretary, Finance Student Association

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

Summary

Represented student interests and organized welfare initiatives to enhance student experience.

Highlights

Successfully represented student interests, advocating for improved welfare and organizing initiatives that demonstrably enhanced the overall student experience.

The Investment Society
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Welfare Team Member

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

Summary

Supported initiatives focused on financial literacy and student investment awareness.

Highlights

Actively supported and contributed to financial literacy and student investment awareness initiatives, engaging peers in key financial concepts.

Education

University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science

Finance

Grade: Second Class Upper

Courses

Business and Corporate Finance

Monetary and Banking Policy

Investment Analysis

Statistics for Finance

Yaba College of Technology
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

National Diploma

Accounting

Grade: Upper Credit

Languages

English

Certificates

AI Career Essentials Certification

Issued By

ALX Africa

Skills

Financial Analysis & Operations

Financial Analysis, Banking Operations, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Monetary Policy, Investment Analysis, Statistics for Finance, Financial Performance Optimization, Risk Management, Financial Handling, Cash Management, POS Transactions, Sales Reconciliation, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting.

Customer Service & Sales

Customer Service, Customer Inquiries, Order Processing, Accurate Pricing, Customer Satisfaction, Front-End Operations, Product Inquiries, Sales Transactions, Inventory Monitoring, Stock Management.

Leadership & Teamwork

Leadership, Team Management, Collaboration, Cross-functional Teamwork, Mentorship, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Skills, Event Coordination.

Communication & Problem Solving

Excellent Communication, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Deadline Management, Fast-Paced Environment, Strategic Thinking, Detail-Oriented.

Technical Skills

AI Concepts.

Interests

Hobbies

Reading, Adventure, Volunteering.

References

References

Available on Request.

Projects

Liquidity Management and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Nigeria (A Case Study of Selected Banks)

Summary

A group research project analyzing liquidity management and profitability within Nigerian commercial banks.

The Impact of Financial Performance on Banks in Nigeria (Focused on FCMB)

Summary

A group research project investigating the impact of financial performance on banks in Nigeria, with a focus on FCMB.