Favour Nnabugwu
@favournnabugwu
Data & Fraud Analyst leveraging analytics and accounting expertise to reduce risk and optimise processes.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Data & Fraud Analyst and qualified Chartered Accountant with 4+ years of experience using SQL, Excel, Python and BI tools to detect fraud, improve onboarding efficiency, and strengthen financial controls. I have led analytics that reduced fraud incidents by 30%, improved onboarding efficiency by 20%, and produced reports that guided executive and regulatory decision-making.
My background spans forensic investigations, forensic audits, and banking operations across fintech and traditional financial services; I collaborate across technical and business teams to deploy scalable solutions, enhance detection algorithms, and deliver training that raises organisational fraud awareness and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fraud Analyst
Grey Inc.
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Monitor 10,000+ monthly transactions using SQL and advanced analytics to identify anomalies, reduce fraud-related inquiries to 0.2%, and improve detection accuracy by 30% through collaboration with engineering.
Conducted forensic audits and AML/CFT/CPF investigations across oil & gas and financial services, delivering insights that saved clients an estimated $500k and closed 20+ process gaps.
Graduate Associate
Zenith Bank PLC
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
Produced weekly regulatory financial reports reducing turnaround time by 25%, enrolled 30+ microfinance institutions onto bank systems, and streamlined customer reporting to improve efficiency by 20%.
Accountant
Numerix Development Limited
Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)
Performed reconciliations across 1,000+ monthly transactions with 95% accuracy, supported budgeting and forecasting and enabled 15% expense optimization.
Junior Financial Accountant
Karakuri Limited
Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year)
Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, processed invoices and payments, and supported finance audits to maintain accurate financial records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ALX Africa Academy
Certificate, Data Analytics
2025 - 2025
Completed a Data Analytics and Visualisation program covering SQL querying and Power BI data visualisation.
OGE Business School
Advanced Diploma, Forensic Accounting
2024 - 2024
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation with training in digital forensics and fraud investigations.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Accounting
Completed the Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) program with coursework in corporate reporting, taxation, audit and strategic financial management.
McKinsey Academy
Certificate, Professional Development
2022 - 2022
Completed the Forward Programme with courses in problem-solving, digital essentials, and communicating for impact.
Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University
Executive Education Certificate, Management
2021 - 2021
Completed the Venture in Management Program focusing on entrepreneurship, leadership, ethics and management.
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
2015 - 2019
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Second Class Upper Division) with coursework in financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting.
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