Hi, I’m
Mariam Jumai Usman
Damongo
Summary
Diligent Budget Analyst with good background in financial planning and analysis. Managed budget allocations, implemented cost-saving measures, and streamlined financial reporting processes. Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ensuring accurate data compilation and reporting.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Local Government Service
Budget Analyst
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Assist in the preparation of composite annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.
- Assist in preparing fee fixing resolution which generates revenue for the assembly.
- Improved financial efficiency by analyzing budgetary data and identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Assist in preparing warrants to cover all expenditures from several funding sources.
- Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures.
Ghana Statistical Service
Field Enumerator
06.2025 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Attended a 21 day rigorous training on Phase 11 of the Integrated Business Establishment Survey.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, protecting respondent privacy and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.
- Interviewed establishment owners in assigned areas to explain purpose of census, answer questions and accurately record answers.
- Navigated complex geographic areas using maps and GPS devices, ensuring accurate location-based data collection efforts.
- Collaborated effectively with other team members, fostering a positive work environment that supported successful survey administration.
- Reduced survey errors by maintaining a strong attention to detail while recording respondent information.
- Built rapport with respondents, resulting in higher response rates and more accurate data collection.
National Identification Authority Head Office
Commissioner for Oaths
05.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Swore oaths for qualified Ghanaians that didn't possess a birth certificate or national passport.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations for increased innovation in problem-solving efforts.
- Provided leadership in crisis management situations, effectively resolving issues and mitigating risks.
- Coordinated outreach programs that promoted community engagement while raising awareness of the organization''s mission.
Quality Control Company Limited
National Service Personnel
09.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Assisted in preparing daily, weekly and monthly returns after reconciliation with Cocoa Marketing Company.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Ghana Statistical Service(IBES)
Field Officer
07.2014 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Attended a one-week field orientation.
- Enumerated business establishments in a designated area.
- Improved field operations efficiency by implementing innovative data collection and reporting techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and open lines of communication during site visits and meetings.
Education
African Institute of Mathematical SciencesSenegal
Master of Science from Mathematical Sciences
06-2017
University Overview
- Good Pass [Honors]
- Master of Science Scholarship, 2016 from MasterCard Foundation.
University For Development StudiesNavrongo, Ghana
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics With Economics
07-2014
University Overview
- 2nd Class Upper [Honors]
Skills
- Budget planning
- Budget forecasting
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Preparing budgets
- Trend forecasting
- Report writing
- Variance analysis
- Expenditure review
- Budget preparation
- Data compilation
- Search Engine Optimization
Accomplishments
- Facilitator of life and business skills beneficiaries on the Ghana Productive Safety Net Program in the West Gonja Municipality.
- Participant in the Emerge Leadership Program by the BOARDROOM AFRICA.
- Judicial chairperson, NAVRO Hall(UDS)
- Welfare committee chairperson, NAVRO Hall(UDS)
- Deputy electoral chairperson French club(UDS)
- Electoral committee member, NAVRO Hall(UDS)
Research
- African Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Senegal - Arbitrage Theory in Discrete-Time Models of Financial Markets9Dr. Mbele Bidima Martin le Doux). Reviewing suitable tools of probability and analyzing The First fundamental Theorem of asset Pricing which characterizes finite horizon arbitrage. Determining probabilistic conditions under which arbitrage opportunities excluded in a discrete in a discrete-time finanacial market using the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein Binomial Model.
- University for Development Studies, Ghana. Determinants of School Performance at the Basic Education Certificate Examination(BECE): The case study of Junior High schools in Bolgatanga and Navrongo(Dr. Alhassan Andani). Determining the factors that shape the performance of students in the BECE using dummy variables and other explanatory variables like school ownership(public or private), school location(urban or rural), number of trained and untrained teachers etc using the F-test distribution.
Certification
- Scholar, Master-card Foundation - 08/2016
- Adepme Business Academy, AIMS Senegal - 10/2016
- Commissioner for Oaths, National Identification Authority - 05/2019
- Digital Marketing and Basics of Web Development, Soronko Academy - 06/2023
- Data Analyst, Google - 12/2023
- EMERGE leadership, The Boardroom Africa - 01/2025
Additional Information
References
- Dr. Martin Mbele Bidima le Doux, PHd Mathematics and its Applications. Senior lecturer of Mathematical Finance, University of Yaounde.I Cameroun mbelebidima@gmail.com
- Dr. Alhassan Andani, Senior lecturer of Economics, University for Development Studies Ghana. zangbalungdow@gmail.com
Timeline
Field Enumerator
Ghana Statistical Service
06.2025 - 09.2025
Budget Analyst
Local Government Service
02.2022 - Current
Commissioner for Oaths
National Identification Authority Head Office
05.2019 - 09.2020
National Service Personnel
Quality Control Company Limited
09.2014 - 07.2015
Field Officer
Ghana Statistical Service(IBES)
07.2014 - 09.2014
African Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Master of Science from Mathematical Sciences
University For Development Studies
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics With Economics
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