MOHAMMED ALFA

Financial Operations & Compliance Professional
No 6 Pastor Erefeta Street Irhirhi Airport road, Benin-City, Edo State, 300251, Benin City, Nigeria.

About

Motivated and adaptable graduate with a Second Class Upper degree in Sociology, complemented by hands-on experience in banking operations, customer service, and financial compliance gained during a structured internship at Access Bank Nigeria PLC. Leverages strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, enhanced by professional certifications from McKinsey, The World Bank, and Cisco, to contribute positively within a dynamic financial organization.

Work

Access Bank Nigeria PLC
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Intern - Financial Operations

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported critical banking operations and enhanced customer satisfaction through diligent transaction processing, compliance adherence, and proactive issue resolution during a structured internship.

Highlights

Ensured high accuracy in transaction processing and documentation, gaining practical exposure to banking compliance and internal controls.

Provided direct support to customers at the service desk, efficiently handling enquiries and resolving basic account-related issues to maintain service quality.

Collaborated with the marketing team on customer outreach initiatives, assisting in the preparation of promotional materials to boost engagement.

Contributed effectively within cross-functional teams across Operations, Customer Service, and Marketing departments, fostering collaborative workflows.

Education

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

M.Sc.

Sociology and Anthropology

Grade: 3.8

Federal University Gusau
Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria

B.Sc.

Sociology

Grade: Second Class Upper (2:1)

Certificates

Data Science Essentials with Python

Issued By

Cisco / Digital Skills Africa

Behavioral Science in Public Policy

Issued By

The World Bank

Leadership and Organizational Development

Issued By

YALI, Young African Leaders Initiative

McKinsey Forward Program

Issued By

McKinsey.org

UN SDGs Certificate of Excellence

Issued By

African SDGs Mentorship Programme

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Issued By

Microsoft and LinkedIn

Business Marketing, Procurement and Supply Chain

Issued By

Aberdeen Commercial Academy

Project Management Masterclass

Issued By

IAPM Nigeria Network

Skills

Analytical Skills

Analytical thinking, Problem-solving, Data analysis and reporting.

Communication Skills

Communication, Interpersonal skills, Customer relationship management.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership potential.

Compliance & Operations

Attention to detail, KYC and compliance awareness, Banking operations, Internal controls.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Professional Qualities

Adaptability.

References

Precious Emwinghare Igbineweka

Access Bank Nigeria PLC, precious.igbineweka@accessbankplc.com

Precious Igbineweka

Access Bank Nigeria PLC precious.igbineweka@accessbankplc.com