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Gabriel Idam

@gabrielidam

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Tech-savvy Tax Manager and Business Analyst with extensive experience.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters growth, encourages innovation, and values collaboration.

I am a tech-savvy Tax Manager and Business Analyst with years of experience in management and data analysis, providing valuable insights into business performance. My career has been marked by leading diverse teams on innovative projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. I thrive in environments that challenge me to refine processes and enhance productivity.

At the Federal Inland Revenue Service in Abuja, I drove significant changes that optimized tax compliance systems and improved team morale. My efforts in data collection and analysis led to a remarkable increase in tax compliance levels from 64% to 94% within a quarter. I have also implemented tax software and developed financial models that generated substantial revenue, showcasing my ability to deliver impactful results.

As a Business Analyst at Almond Media in the UK, I streamlined agile product development and contributed to various scrum activities. My experience in managing stakeholder engagements and utilizing tools like Azure DevOps has equipped me to identify key areas for improvement and deliver optimal business value. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive growth and efficiency in any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Analyst

Almond Media

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Streamlined agile product development life cycle and delivered valuable contributions in daily scrum, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives meetings. Completed e-commerce platform development, increasing revenue from 40% to 78% within six months.

Agile Product Development Azure DevOps Scrum Jira Trello Process Mapping Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Management

Tax Manager

Federal Inland Revenue Service

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Drove significant changes to refine tax accounting compliance system development, optimizing productivity and team morale. Employed data collection and analysis techniques to develop sensitization and awareness programs, improving tax compliance from 64% to 94%.

Tax Accounting Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Tax Compliance Financial Modeling Project Management Team Leadership

Tax Administrator/Assistant Manager

Federal Inland Revenue Service

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)

Oversaw all activities regarding requirement gathering, secretariat functions, and data analysis as Committee member/Business Analyst. Succeeded in collection and management of taxes & schedules that accounted for 92%+ of revenue.

Requirement gathering Data Analysis Tableau

Tax Administrator/Assistant Manager

Federal Inland Revenue Service

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Visualized effect of data & requirements gathered on implementation of process via requirement gathering, secretariat functions, data gathering analysis by employing tableau. Critically evaluated and proposed amendment of Stamp Duties Act to National Assembly.

Data Visualization Requirement gathering Tableau Procurement

Tax Officer II

Federal Inland Revenue Service

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)

Performed duties as a Tax Officer II, contributing to the overall tax administration efforts of the service. Supported various tax collection and compliance initiatives.

Tax Administration Tax Compliance Data Entry Record keeping Public Service Regulatory Compliance

Administrative/Project Manager

Chi-Gapat Nigeria Limited

Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 6 months)

Managed administrative tasks and project operations for the company. Ensured smooth execution of projects and efficient office management.

Administrative Management Project Management Office Administration Team Coordination Resource Allocation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas, Austin

Certificate of Higher Education, Data Science and Business Analytics

Completed a Certificate of Higher Education in Data Science and Business Analytics. This program provided a strong foundation in data analysis and its application to business contexts.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Master of Science, Economics

Pursued a Master of Science in Economics, deepening understanding of economic principles and their application. Developed advanced analytical and research skills.

Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics, focusing on foundational economic theories and quantitative methods. Gained comprehensive knowledge in economic analysis.