Ibidapo Ogundeji
MBA, FCA, FICA, FBDFM
Full-Stack Web Developer | Python Developer | Data Analytics & Visualization (Power BI, Tableau) | Financial Analytics | Driving Growth Through Data-Driven Strategies & Innovative Solutions
Andrew farm, SA, 5114
ibidapo.ogundeji@hotmail.com
About Me
Professional Profile
Results-driven and forward-thinking Certified Data Analyst with over a decade of experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Financial Management across Finance, E-commerce, and Technology sectors. Recognized for delivering actionable insights that optimize decision-making, streamline operations, and unlock measurable business value.
I hold an MBA in Finance & Investment, a Higher National Diploma in Accounting, and am a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) alongside multiple professional fellowships. This blend of academic achievement and cross-industry practice gives me a unique perspective on data-driven innovation, financial control, and organizational growth.
Technical & Analytical Expertise
Proficient in leveraging leading tools and methodologies, including:
Data Analytics & Visualisation: Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib), SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
Cloud & Big Data Tools: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Databricks, Apache Spark
Business & Financial Analytics: Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Analysis, KPI Monitoring
Bookkeeping & Financial Systems: Xero, Sage Evolution, and automated reporting frameworks
Career Highlights
AgileCore Pty Ltd (Melbourne): Delivered three high-performing investment recommendations with 15% YoY returns; automated Power BI dashboards, reducing reporting time by 80%; supported $100M property acquisitions with financial due diligence.
TechReadyBlocks Pty Ltd (Sydney): Designed R&D benchmarking models improving ROI by 12%; built YouTube analytics dashboards that boosted visibility by 30% and subscribers by 20%; identified underutilized LinkedIn markets, driving 10% growth.
Trustfund Pensions Limited (Nigeria): Reduced operational costs by 30% via cost driver analysis; implemented controls that cut regional risk exposure by 50%; led forensic audits preventing ~$50M in potential losses; reconciled accounts reducing unreconciled balances by 95%.
Certifications & Development
Certified Data Analyst (The Data Analytics Institute, Australia)
Data Analytics Essentials with Power BI – Foresight BI & Analytics
SQL for Data Science – Pierian Training
Advanced Xero & Payroll Certification – The Career Academy
Actively pursuing advanced Python development under Dr. Angela Yu
Additional Contributions
Editorial & Research Engagements: Editorial Board Member for Computer Science & IT Research Journal and Finance & Accounting Research Journal; 4× Winner – Reviewer of the Year.
Thought Leadership: Known for translating complex data into compelling insights for technical and non-technical audiences, bridging the gap between analytics and strategy.
Top Skills
🗹 Python Development (Flask | Kivy | Pandas | NumPy)
🗹 SQL & Database Management (MySQL | PostgreSQL | SQLite)
🗹 Data Analytics & Visualization (Power BI | Tableau | Matplotlib)
🗹 Financial Analytics & Reporting
🗹 Data Storytelling & Insight Communication
🗹 SQL & Relational Database Management (SQLite | PostgreSQL | MySQL)
🗹 Version Control (Git | GitHub)
🗹 Deployment & Cloud Storage (Render | Amazon S3)
Experience
Agicore Pty Limited
Financial Analyst
14th February 2023 - till date
ADELAIDE - Australia
Full time
Job Descriptions
- Worked closely with the investment team to maintain coverage across multi-asset strategies. Tasked with generating and vetting new investment ideas. By leveraging advanced Excel models and market insights, I contributed three high-performing investment recommendations that delivered an average return of 15% YoY, exceeding portfolio benchmarks.
- Supported the Chief Investment OƯicer in evaluating new investment opportunities. Developed investment analysis reports with risk-return metrics and scenario models. This helped the CIO make faster, evidence-based decisions, increasing fund responsiveness to market changes and securing two acquisitions worth $40M.
- Conducted regular meetings with external analysts, companies, and brokers to gather market intelligence and due diligence information. As a result, my insights directly influenced asset allocation shifts, reducing exposure to volatile sectors and safeguarding 7% of capital during a downturn.
- Collaborated on quarterly investor letters and blog posts, translating complex financial data into clear insights. Helped shape the fund’s narrative and maintain investor confidence, leading to a 20% increase in investor retention.
- Identified ineƯiciencies in internal reporting workflows. Redesigned dashboards using Power BI and automated data pipelines via SQL. Reduced monthly report generation time by 80%, while increasing accuracy and enabling more timely strategic decisions.
- Created financial evaluations and investment committee papers for new property acquisitions. My financial due diligence supported five successful acquisitions worth $100M, each aligned with the fund’s long-term growth objectives
TechReadyBlocks
Data Analyst Specialist
3rd February 2025 - 30th May 2025
Sydney - Australia
Remote
Job Descriptions
- Benchmarked R&D spending using Power BI, recommending 8–10% target range, resulting in 12% ROI improvement on innovation projects.
- Designed YouTube performance dashboards; contributed to 30% more visibility, 20% subscriber growth, and CTR improvement by 8.89%.
- Analysed Twitter engagement across two brands, boosting interaction by 15% with content-focused strategies.
- Identified underutilised LinkedIn markets, leading to a 10% growth in targeted regions.
- Provided insights behind a 158% CTR spike on Musimorph’s video, replicating success on other brands with 50% engagement improvement.
- Strengthened stakeholder collaboration, improving alignment across teams
Trustfund Pensions Limited
Regional Head, Internal Control & Audit
30th November 2019 - 30th December 2022
Lagos - Nigeria
Full time
Job Descriptions
- Faced with high operational and compliance risks, I led cross-functional risk assessments and implemented robust internal controls. This initiative reduced the region’s risk exposure by 50%, enhancing overall business resilience and audit readiness.
- Tasked with ensuring alignment with IIA standards, I maintained a 99% documentation quality rate across all internal audit reports. This contributed to the region receiving a clean external audit opinion for three consecutive years.
- Audit processes were lengthy and resource intensive. I reengineered the audit workflow, introduced automated templates, and fostered closer collaboration with business units. As a result, audit durations were reduced by 40%, freeing resources for risk advisory work.
- Faced with potential ethical breaches and fraud risks, I led forensic audits and investigations into procurement and finance operations. Uncovered irregularities that averted approximately $50 million in potential losses, reinforcing corporate governance.
- Recognizing gaps in follow-through, I established a robust audit tracking system and accountability framework. This led to a 95% closure rate of audit findings within agreed timelines, significantly strengthening internal compliance controls.
Head, Finance Operations
30th October 2017 - 30th November 2019
Abuja - Nigeria
Full time
Job Descriptions
- Faced with recurring processing errors that impacted reporting reliability, I designed and implemented end-to-end financial control mechanisms. These eƯorts resulted in a 25% reduction in errors, improving audit outcomes and boosting confidence in financial reports.
- Tasked with evaluating operational sustainability, I conducted a comprehensive five-year cost analysis across key departments. This initiative identified redundancies and led to a 30% reduction in operational costs, contributing significantly to bottom-line growth.
- Challenged with enhancing fund performance, I implemented rigorous cash flow, investment tracking, and expense optimization measures. As a result, fund value increased by 15%, from AUD 338.83M to AUD 389.65M, exceeding performance benchmarks.
- Recognizing the need for real-time insights, I led the implementation of Power BI and Tableau dashboards. This reduced report generation time by 50% and empowered executives with dynamic visual analytics for more strategic decision-making.
- Inherited a team with skill gaps and low engagement. I introduced tailored training programs, performance frameworks, and mentoring sessions. This resulted in a technically proficient, performance-driven team with improved accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
Head, Fund Accounting
30th September 2014 - 30th October 2017
Abuja - Nigeria
Full time
Job Descriptions
- Tasked with overseeing daily Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for multiple funds under stringent regulatory oversight. I implemented rigorous review controls and reconciliation protocols, achieving 100% accuracy and full compliance with regulatory standards, including PENCOM and SEC.
- Faced with manual processing errors and delays, I led the automation of investment transaction entries using system integration tools. This eliminated discrepancies across ledgers and significantly enhanced the speed and accuracy of portfolio reporting.
- Responsible for statutory submissions to PENCOM, I established a reporting calendar and internal checkpoints. Successfully met 100% of monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines for three consecutive years, ensuring transparency and avoiding penalties.
- Inherited legacy discrepancies in fund accounting records. I led a reconciliation project involving investment, custodian, and bank accounts, resolving all variances and restoring financial integrity across multiple fund classes.
- To improve audit readiness, I standardized record-keeping and created a central repository for all fund documentation. This enabled eƯicient audit trails, resulting in seamless audits with no material findings and increased stakeholder confidence.
Head, Account Reconciliation
30th August 2013 - 30th September 2014
Abuja - Nigeria
Full time
Job Descriptions
- Inherited a system plagued with high volumes of unreconciled balances, creating financial reporting risks. I led the overhaul and standardization of reconciliation procedures across accounts, reducing unreconciled balances by 95% and ensuring accurate month-end closures.
- Manual reconciliation methods caused delays and frequent errors. I developed and automated 80% of the reconciliation process using advanced Excel techniques and macros. This improved accuracy to 99% and reduced the reconciliation cycle from days to hours.
- Recurring discrepancies had been eroding cash flow and distorting financials. I led root cause analysis and collaborated with finance and operations teams to resolve them. This resulted in average monthly savings of $98,000 and restored data integrity.
- Faced with low morale and inconsistent performance, I introduced structured staƯ training programs and individual KPI tracking. These initiatives lifted team morale, increased accountability, and improved overall productivity by over 40%
Finance Officer
2nd May 2012 - 30th August 2013
Abuja - Nigeria
Full time
Job Descriptions
- Faced with the need to upgrade legacy financial systems, I led the full migration of financial data to Sage Evolution. This critical transition was executed with 100% data accuracy and zero operational downtime, ensuring uninterrupted finance operations.
- Recognizing delays in daily financial insights, I designed and implemented automated valuation tools. These tools enabled real-time asset monitoring and uninterrupted reporting, significantly improving decision-making for senior management.
- Tasked with improving unreliable budget forecasts, I introduced data analytics techniques and refined financial models. This improved forecast accuracy by 80%, leading to better resource planning and fiscal control.
- In a high-pressure reporting cycle, I prepared the 2012 year-end financial statements 7 days ahead of the regulatory deadline. This early delivery supported timely audit processes and improved the finance department's reputation for eƯiciency and compliance.
Education
Data Analysis Institute, Sydney
Certificate, Data Analysis
1st October 2024 - 24th February 2025
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Masters of Business Administration, Finance & Investment
4th January 2016 - 27th September 2019
Federal Polytechnics, Bida
National Diploma, Accounting
2nd January 2023 - 30th September 2024
Higher National Diploma, Accounting
2nd January 2006 - 29th October 2007
Professional Bodies
National Institute of Credit Administration
Fellow | Since April 2025
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Fellow | Since April 2025
Institute of Business Diploomacy and Financial Management
Fellow | Since March 2025
Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria
Fellow | Since June 2023
The Institute of Management Consultants
Fellow | Since August 2015
Training Attended
Power BI - Data Analytics
Udemy | Online, Australia
1st November 2024 - 27th November 2024
Xero | Xero Payroll | Advanced Xero
The Career Academy | Adelaide, Australia
1st March 2024 - 30th April 2024
SQL for Data Science
Pierian Training | Adelaide, Australia
1st February 2024 - 29th February 2024
Problem Solving & Decision Making for Executives
Lagos Business School | Lagos, Nigeria
17th September 2019 - 19th September 2019
Managing People for Strategic Advantage
Lagos Business School | Lagos, Nigeria
9th July 2018 - 11th July 2018
Budgeting, Forecasting and Control
Lagos Business School | Lagos, Nigeria
29th August 2017 - 31st August 2017
Basic Financial Modelling and Forecasting
Phillips Consulting | Abuja, Nigeria
17th August 2015 - 21st August 2015
IFRS Master Class for Professionals
Deloitte | Abuja, Nigeria
13th August 2015 - 15th August 2015
Fixed Income Workshop
Peter Skerritt & Associates | Abuja, Nigeria
4th June 2015 - 6th June 2015
Budgeting & Budgetary Control
Tom Associates | Lagos, Nigeria
17th January 2015 - 18th January 2015
Pension Administration, Investment Management & Benefit Administration
Retirement Benefit Advisory | Abuja, Nigeria
6th May 2014 - 7th May 2014
International Financial Reporting Standards
FITC | Lagos, Nigeria
29th July 2013 - 2nd August 2013
Projects
Title: Classic Snake Game (Python Turtle Edition)
| Programming Language: Python | Libraries: Turtle | Random | Time | Editor: Pycharm / Vs Code | File I/O: Data Persistence Using Text File (Data.Txt)
Subtitle: A visually engaging and interactive version of the timeless Snake arcade game using Python’s Turtle Graphics. Project Detail
Title: Biggest Gists Blog Website
| Flask (Python) | Bootstrap-Flask | Jinja2 Templates | Sqlalchemy Orm | Flask-Login | Werkzeug Security | Git/Github | Python 3.X
Subtitle: A full-stack Flask-powered blog platform for publishing, managing, and engaging with posts. Project Detail
Title: MorsedCode Engine – A Flask-Based Morse Code Converter Web App
| Python | Flask (With Flask-Bootstrap| Flask-Sqlalchemy| Flask-Login) | Html5 | Css3 | Bootstrap 5 | Jinja2 Templating | Sqlalchemy Orm With Sqlite | Python Dotenv | Werkzeug For Password Hashing | Wtforms
Subtitle: A secure, database-driven platform for encoding and decoding Morse Code messages with user authentication and inbox functionality. Project Detail
Recommendations
Recommendation for Mr. Ibidapo Ogundeji
I had the privilege of working closely with Mr. Ibidapo Ogundeji at Trustfund Pensions Limited, where he consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep technical expertise, and remarkable leadership qualities.
As a Chartered Accountant, Ibidapo possesses a rare blend of analytical precision and strategic insight. His competence was clearly evident in the various senior roles he held — Head of Finance Operations, Head of Fund Accounting, Head of Reconciliation, and Regional Head of Audit. In each capacity, he brought structure, accountability, and innovation to the teams he led.
Beyond his technical proficiency, Ibidapo is a true team player — approachable, dependable, and genuinely committed to organizational goals. His leadership inspires excellence, while his calm and solution-driven approach makes him a trusted colleague and mentor to many.
Working with him was both a learning experience and a pleasure. I confidently recommend Mr. Ibidapo Ogundeji as a professional of high integrity, exceptional work ethics, and unwavering dedication to excellence.
– Olushola Oyinlola
Former Colleague, Trustfund Pensions Limited
OLUSHOLA EZEKIEL OYINLOLA, ACA, MSc, MBA | Fund Accountant | Trustfund Pensions Limited
9th October 2025
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Interest
✅Learning new programming languages and frameworks.
✅Blogging on tech/finance topics
✅Building personal projects
✅Attending meetups and conferences
Publications
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Credit: Chris Grosser
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