Sofiat Tahir

Versatile Professional | Chemical Engineering & Financial Literacy Advocate
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly versatile and impact-driven professional with a unique blend of Chemical Engineering, Accounting, and financial literacy expertise, currently pursuing ACA certification. Adept at leveraging technical and analytical skills to solve complex problems, optimize processes, and drive value-driven solutions. Committed to empowering individuals and communities through education and innovation, fostering sustainable development and practical financial acumen.

Education

University of Lagos-Akoka, Yaba
Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

Undergraduate

Chemical Engineering

Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Accounting Technician

Accounting

Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School-Maryland School Complex
Maryland, Lagos State, Nigeria

High School Diploma

Senior Secondary

Work

KAFI Africa
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Financial Literacy Trainer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Summary

Facilitated financial literacy education across multiple schools, empowering students with practical skills in saving, budgeting, and responsible spending.

Highlights

Developed and delivered comprehensive financial literacy programs to students, focusing on practical skills in saving, budgeting, and responsible spending.

Empowered numerous students by simplifying complex financial concepts, leading to enhanced financial awareness and improved money management habits.

Designed and distributed engaging educational materials, including budgeting templates and savings guides, to support long-term financial capability.

Collaborated effectively with school administrations and faculty to integrate financial education into existing curricula, broadening program reach and impact.

Awards

Winner, ART Research Symposium

Awarded By

ART Research Symposium

Awarded First Place at the ART Research Symposium for delivering an innovative, evidence-based research project. Recognized for exceptional presentation skills, originality of ideas, and practical relevance of findings, demonstrating strong abilities in research design, data analysis, and effective communication of complex concepts to a diverse audience.

1st Runner up, ART Quiz Competition

Awarded By

ART Quiz Competition

Secured 1st Runner-up position in the ART Quiz Competition, showcasing strong knowledge retention and quick analytical thinking. Recognized for accuracy, speed, and breadth of understanding across competition topics.

Best Graduating Student

Awarded By

Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School

Awarded Best in JAMB and Best in WAEC for outstanding academic performance, recognized for excellence, consistency, and top performance across all subjects.

Certificates

AAT Certification

Issued By

Association of Accounting Technicians

Certified Financial Literacy Trainer

Issued By

KAFI Africa

Health, Safety and Environment Certification

Issued By

Accredited Training Provider

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, Saving, Investing, Personal Finance, Financial Education.

Active Listening

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Empathy.

Safety Management

HSE Principles, Risk Assessment, Accident Prevention, Workplace Safety, Regulatory Compliance.

Communication

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Communication.

Leadership

Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Mentorship, Coaching.

Organizational Skills

Time Management, Prioritization, Planning, Coordination, Workflow Optimization.

Cash Management

Cash Flow, Financial Transactions, Reconciliation, Record Keeping.

Management

Project Management, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management.

Accounting & Finance

Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Statement Interpretation, Budget Management, Accounting Principles, Cost Control, Financial Reporting, Accounting Software.

Data Analysis & Research

Research Design, Data Analysis, Evidence-Based Research, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Scientific Principles.

Process Improvement

Process Optimization, Value Creation, Solution Development.

Volunteer

Society of Women Engineers University of Lagos
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General Secretary

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria