Trade Finance Executive

Acts as a Sales Executive and Independent Contractor to Euro Exim Bank. Brokering and introducing financial products and services of the Bank to companies and businesses. Support the sale of Euro Exim Bank trade instruments, funding, account opening and correspondent banking. Introduce and promote the Company’s financial products to the potential customers in globally. Develop new and profitable trade finance channels in varied industries, & segments. Support the sale of the trade Products; that is, Letters of Credit, factoring, export credit and insurance, Standby Letters of Credit, Bank Financial Guarantee, opening of Offshore Accounts etc.

Financial Management Consultant.

Provided composite financial management services to the National Procurement and Supply Chain Management Programme (NPSCMP) of the Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria. Roles performed included but not limited to: Prepared annual work plans and budgets for the project and monitored budget performance on a continuous basis. Managed relationships with suppliers/vendors. Reviewed and assessed the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial management policies, procedures and processes and identified improvement necessary to meet the new requirements of the programme. Developed the knowledge of finance staff and build their capacity to implement the evolved Financial Management Systems and structures of the new operations. Provided needed training and Technical Assistance in the areas of preparation of reports, documentation of financial transactions, tracking of budgets, and other financial functions that ensured compliance with the Donor financial management standards, policies, procedures and grant agreements. Implemented a policy with clear procedures of zero tolerance for fraud and other forms of financial malpractices. Assisted in the procurement of appropriate Technical Assistance (TA) providers through the development or review of terms of reference, whenever TA services were required.

Project Accountant Consultant.

I was contracted to provide Financial and Accounting management services to Nigeria Supply Chain Integration Project (NSCIP), Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria. Services rendered and successfully delivered included; Prepared annual work plans and budgets, cash flow planning/cash forecasts for the project and monitored budget performance on a continuous basis. Managed relationships with suppliers/vendors. Effective planning, managing, monitoring, and forecasting periodic fund requirements of the project. Implemented well defined and operational financial management systems with clear structures, roles, and responsibilities. Implemented a policy with clear procedures of zero tolerance for fraud, financial mismanagement and other forms of malpractice. Adopted value for money approach to the management of costs and expenses of the project. On a day to day basis, reviewed and assessed the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial management policies, procedures and processes and identified improvement where necessary. Provided continuous mentoring and capacity building of the finance and administrative staff on the project; Provided on the job training and technical assistance in the areas of compliance with Global best practices in financial management standards and policies. Prepared budget re allocations and reprogramming activities in accordance with GF procedural requirements and approval process. Efficiently managed all project assets, ensuring satisfactory level of accountability and controls at all times, maintain asset register, and ensure that adequate insurance covers were provided for Assets during the project lifetime. Proposed realistic and implementable measures to manage project financial risks.

Finance Manager

Worked as The Finance Manager for the Global Fund TB Project for which ARFH was the Principal Recipient in Nigeria. During the period I: Led in the preparation of annual work plans and budget for the project. Played key roles in the medium term (2013 - 2015) strategic planning process, including the work plan and budget development for the eradication of tuberculosis for the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP). Prepared budgets, cash forecasts, budget tracking of expenditure as against budgets and variance analyses with highlights of reasons for deviations from budgets. Prepared periodic and timely financial reports for submission to the Development Partners. Prepared all necessary schedules in support of financial statement and presented same to external auditors for audit exercises. Managed all project assets to ensure proper usage and maintenance. Carried out effective supervision of Project Finance and Administrative staff. Brokered good relationships with Banks, Sub-recipients, Contractors, Auditors and other Statutory Authorities. Managed problematic issues and transactions and ensured their resolution within, and in line with contract and agreement provisions. Delivered all tasks and assignments within the deadlines. Assisted the Director of Finance and Administration when necessary in the discharge of some of his duties. Grant Managed was in excess of US$27M

West African School Certificate

High School Education in Social Science subjects

Business and Corporate Management

Business Administration and Corporate strategic development and management