Sarah Oghosa Derek-Ayemere

Financial Analyst

Nigeria
On Talentta since Sept 2026

- Problem-Solving✦Analytical skills✦Data Visualization✦Dry Cleaning✦Excel ,Microsoft word✦Excellent Written And Verbal Communication✦Financial Analysis✦Microsoft Office suite✦Microsoft Projects✦organization skils✦Power BI✦SQL✦SQL & Data Validation✦Good communication skills✦QuickBooks✦Sage✦- Problem-Solving✦Analytical skills✦Data Visualization✦Dry Cleaning✦Excel ,Microsoft word✦Excellent Written And Verbal Communication✦Financial Analysis✦Microsoft Office suite✦Microsoft Projects✦organization skils✦Power BI✦SQL✦SQL & Data Validation✦Good communication skills✦QuickBooks✦Sage✦

At a glance

Sarah Oghosa Derek-Ayemere (Financial Analyst) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Sarah Oghosa brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Problem-Solving, Analytical skills, Data Visualization and Dry Cleaning. Sarah Oghosa studied Professional Stage (in view) at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

6+
Years experience: 16+
Skills: 3+
Roles held

About

Meet Sarah Oghosa

Finance Analyst and Accountant with 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, cost analysis, and inventory control across manufacturing and service environments. Proven ability to improve cash flow, reduce costs, and enhance reporting accuracy using Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, and Power BI. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, complemented by ongoing professional training with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

- Problem-Solving
Analytical skills
Data Visualization
Dry Cleaning
Excel ,Microsoft word
Excellent Written And Verbal Communication
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Office suite
Microsoft Projects
organization skils
Power BI
SQL
SQL & Data Validation

Foundational

Good communication skills
QuickBooks
Sage

Career

Experience

Jan 2020 —
Bookkeeper and Assistant Administrative Officer
Bay Finance
Managed day‑to‑day financial operations, recorded transactions, maintained the general ledger, processed AP/AR, generated invoices, performed bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and financial data verification. Assisted in procurement and facility maintenance, staying 28% under budget through vendor negotiation. Utilized Excel, QuickBooks/Sage, and cloud‑based systems for data management. Prepared financial reports and documentation for management review, audits, and decision‑making. Supported business operations through data entry, report preparation, and stakeholder communication.
Jan 2020 —
Accountant (Part‑time)
Joyful Household Baking
Prepared journal entries and monthly financial summaries, reviewed invoices and expense claims for compliance, and improved asset tracking accuracy by 15% through fixed‑asset schedule analysis. Reduced inventory discrepancies by 20% and used Excel to create financial reports, track expenditures, and analyze trends. Supported audits, budget preparation, and internal control reviews.
Jan 2020 —
Cost Analyst and Inventory Control Officer (Full‑time)
Joyful Household Baking
Monitored daily inventory levels, cutting material shortages by 25% with timely reorder alerts. Prepared cost sheets, achieving a 15% reduction in cost variance. Tracked sales and material usage, maintaining high accuracy in cost records using Excel and QuickBooks. Implemented stock‑control procedures that lowered waste/spoilage by 20% and delivered detailed cost breakdowns to management within 48 hours of month‑end.

Foundations

Education & languages

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

Professional Stage (in view)

University of Benin

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

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Sarah Oghosa Derek-Ayemere is based in Nigeria.

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Sarah Oghosa's top skills are - Problem-Solving (Intermediate), Analytical skills (Intermediate), Data Visualization (Intermediate), Dry Cleaning (Intermediate), Excel ,Microsoft word (Intermediate) and Excellent Written And Verbal Communication (Intermediate).

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