BENARD AKOMBE
Graduate Student at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Hillside, NJ
I am an analytical, strong critical thinker with the ability to analyze data and research. I can visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions that make sense based on available information. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rutgers University and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
Work Experience
Economic Research Analyst
July 2011 to Present
• Building, analyzing and conducting regression on various financial and economic models
• Monitoring economic performance of specific countries and writing reports
• Conducting industry related research, data mining, and statistical analysis
• Updating and maintaining databases, and compiling regular daily and weekly reports
Volunteer Tax Preparer/Financial Counselor
July 2010 to Present
• Providing financial education to Somerset County in regards to credit card management, mortgage, insurance, foreclosures, debt reduction, credit scores, savings and banking
• Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures in order to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns
• Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using computer software, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables
Bookkeeper
May 2008 to August 2009
• Monitored and recorded transactions in the journal and then posting them it to individual ledger accounts
• Maintained bills and receipts for all the transactions that were recorded
• Compiled reports in relation to expenditure, accounts payable accounts receivable, cash and profit and loss
• Analyzed expenditures and suggested ways to reduce spending and increase revenue
• Posted Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable on ledgers
• Reconciled bank books with cash books
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education
Master of Science in Applied Statistics
January 2011 to January 2013
Bachelor of Science in Finance
January 2007 to January 2010
Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, Intermediate JAVA programming • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze data and research • Excellent teamwork and communication skills • Bilingual (Fluent in Swahili and English)
Additional Information
• Financed Ungergraduate Education by working 15 hours a week
• Secretary of the Rutgers Aggregate Capital Management
Interests
Affiliation: United Way Young Professionals, Association of Finance Professionals (AFP)
