NKANTA DANIEL BASSEY

Highly organized and analytical professional with expertise in data management, financial data analysis, and regulatory compliance, seeking a Data Entry Executive role in finance.

Lagos, NG.

About

Detail-oriented and highly organized professional with a robust background in data management, quality control, and analytical reporting, specifically leveraging Microsoft Excel for advanced data modeling and analysis. Proven ability to maintain data integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and generate actionable insights from large datasets, directly supporting financial and operational objectives. Seeking to apply transferable data management and analytical skills to a finance-focused Data Entry Executive role, ensuring precision and strategic data utility.

Work

Excelerate

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Data Visualization Trainee

Remote

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Summary

Developed and implemented interactive data visualizations and analytical reports to drive data-driven decision-making and provide actionable insights for stakeholders.

Highlights

Developed interactive dashboards in Power BI, visualizing key business metrics and trends to empower stakeholders with data-driven decision-making.

Conducted exploratory data analysis on diverse datasets, identifying patterns, outliers, and actionable insights to inform strategic initiatives.

Streamlined data preparation by merging three datasets using Power Query, enhancing data integration and analytical efficiency.

Translated complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives using data storytelling techniques for non-technical audiences.

Collaborated cross-functionally to translate business requirements into effective data visualizations and comprehensive reports, including trends, correlations, and recommendations.

Wupa Abuja Sewage & Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Process/Field Engineer

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed critical operational processes and data integrity for a wastewater treatment plant, ensuring compliance and efficient resource management.

Highlights

Maintained meticulous operational records for 4 bioreactors, accurately documenting readings, treatment data, and compliance parameters, ensuring 100% data accuracy.

Conducted rigorous quality control testing and entered effluent water data into monitoring systems, proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies to reduce non-compliance incidents by 15%.

Prepared and maintained detailed compliance reports and maintenance logs using Microsoft Excel, ensuring real-time data accuracy and traceability for regulatory audits.

Led preventive maintenance record-keeping, reducing equipment downtime by 20% through systematic data tracking and timely documentation updates.

Raw Materials Research & Development Council (RMRDC)

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Project Research Analyst

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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Summary

Compiled, analyzed, and managed extensive datasets of mineral material properties and industrial applications, informing national policy decisions and ensuring data integrity.

Highlights

Compiled, entered, and maintained large datasets of mineral material properties and industrial application records, ensuring 100% accuracy and completeness of all data entries.

Developed comprehensive technical reports and data summaries using Microsoft Excel, providing strategic insights that informed national policy decisions while handling sensitive documentation with confidentiality.

Managed transaction and procurement documentation, tracking cost data and identifying 3 cost-effective local alternatives to imported components, resulting in potential savings of 10-15%.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to update and validate data records, aligning with internal quality assurance protocols and improving data reliability.

Volunteer

Volunteer & Committee Lead/Member

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Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE)

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Coordinated logistics and managed participant data for flagship industry events and programs, demonstrating strong organizational and documentation skills.

Highlights

Coordinated event logistics and maintained participant records, financial contribution logs, and scheduling data for flagship industry events, including OLEF 2024 & 2025 and NAICE 2025.

Served as Lead Ambassador for the SPE Ambassador Lectureship Programme, managing scheduling, attendance records, and coordination data across multiple Nigerian universities.

Demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills, efficiently managing information flows across multiple stakeholders and ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Education

University of Abuja

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
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Bachelor Chemical Engineering

Courses

Developed a numerical simulation model for oilfield production optimization using genetic algorithms, demonstrating advanced data modeling proficiency applicable to financial data systems.

Contributed to a biofuel research project that reduced energy consumption in lab processes by 18% through data-driven process adjustments.

Pioneered a plant design for 100,000 kg/day Kuli Kuli production, requiring extensive cost calculations, data entry, and technical reporting.

Recognized for accuracy and reliability in data documentation across all roles, with zero major data integrity incidents reported.

Languages

English

Ibibio

Yoruba

Chinese

Certificates

Data Science & Engineering Analytics

IBM (via Coursera)

Data Analysis with Python

IBM

Data Visualization with Python

IBM

Python for Applied Data Science

IBM

Credit Management & Access to Finance

Development Bank of Nigeria

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Development Bank of Nigeria

Marketing & Sales Techniques

Development Bank of Nigeria

Sustainability for Small Businesses

Development Bank of Nigeria

Skills

Data Management & Analysis

Data Entry, Records Management, Data Integrity, Quality Control, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Data Modeling, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Financial Formulas, Power BI, Python (Data Analysis), Python (Visualization), Database Records Management, Process Monitoring Systems, Compliance Tracking Platforms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Cleaning, Data Transformation.

Compliance & Reporting

Regulatory Compliance (EPA/NAFDAC), Financial Documentation, Report Writing, Technical Documentation, Transaction Monitoring, Compliance Reports, Maintenance Logs, Transaction Records.

Project & Operations Management

Process Optimization, Cross-functional Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Project Management, Operational Records Maintenance, Organizational Skills.

Technical Tools

HTML, CSS.

Soft Skills

Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Communication.