Akano Adebayo Matthew
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English -
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French Elementary proficiency
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Yoruba Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hausa -
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Igbo Elementary proficiency
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Bio
LinkedIn User
Continuous improvement will be the short phrase I can use to describe Matthew. He continuously challenges the status quo yet ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This is a very rare combination in someone who is Audit focused. And the much more amazing thing in Matthew, is his sense of community - trying to get everyone to make the change and achieve the progress together. He has what it takes to not only engineer and standardise business processes but to transform it altogether towards limitless growth. A forward thinking professional who is not boxed by functional description of assigned responsibilities, his focus is always on the organisation's mission and anything required to make it happen, he sure contributes.
LinkedIn User
Continuous improvement will be the short phrase I can use to describe Matthew. He continuously challenges the status quo yet ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This is a very rare combination in someone who is Audit focused. And the much more amazing thing in Matthew, is his sense of community - trying to get everyone to make the change and achieve the progress together. He has what it takes to not only engineer and standardise business processes but to transform it altogether towards limitless growth. A forward thinking professional who is not boxed by functional description of assigned responsibilities, his focus is always on the organisation's mission and anything required to make it happen, he sure contributes.
LinkedIn User
Continuous improvement will be the short phrase I can use to describe Matthew. He continuously challenges the status quo yet ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This is a very rare combination in someone who is Audit focused. And the much more amazing thing in Matthew, is his sense of community - trying to get everyone to make the change and achieve the progress together. He has what it takes to not only engineer and standardise business processes but to transform it altogether towards limitless growth. A forward thinking professional who is not boxed by functional description of assigned responsibilities, his focus is always on the organisation's mission and anything required to make it happen, he sure contributes.
LinkedIn User
Continuous improvement will be the short phrase I can use to describe Matthew. He continuously challenges the status quo yet ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. This is a very rare combination in someone who is Audit focused. And the much more amazing thing in Matthew, is his sense of community - trying to get everyone to make the change and achieve the progress together. He has what it takes to not only engineer and standardise business processes but to transform it altogether towards limitless growth. A forward thinking professional who is not boxed by functional description of assigned responsibilities, his focus is always on the organisation's mission and anything required to make it happen, he sure contributes.
Credentials
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Fellow
The Institute of Credit Administration (ICA), NigeriaAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Startup Valuation Methods.
Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Corporate Strategy
University of LondonMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Critical Thinking for Self Development
Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK)Mar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Data Science Fundamentals
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Mar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Designate Compliance Professional
Compliance institute of NigeriaMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Mar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Finance for Startups
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance
The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Corporate Governance, Operational Risk Assessment & Capital Management
Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic UniversityApr, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Member
Chartered Institute of Financial & Investment AnalystDec, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Member
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)Aug, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Graduate Member
Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk ManagementJun, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Member
Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)Dec, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Ventures Platform Fund
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Nigeria
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head - Fund Operations
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Feb 2022 - Present
Provide strategic direction to core fund administration, compliance, reporting, ESG, Business Integrity and finance functions by maintaining processes, records, monitoring activities, and liaising with External Stakeholders (Service Providers, Bankers and Investors).
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Head, Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
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Quayo Ecosense Limited
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Nigeria
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Business Consulting and Services
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Co-Founder
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May 2019 - Present
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Ventoven Limited
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Nigeria
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Controller
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Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
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Vice President
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
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Head - Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance
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May 2017 - Sep 2020
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Emerging Platforms Ltd
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Nigeria
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Coordinator - Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance
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Feb 2016 - Mar 2022
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Regional Head - Internal Audit (Northern region)
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
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Regional Internal Audit Officer
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May 2010 - Dec 2013
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Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
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Nigeria
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant to the Depot Chief : (NNPC/PPMC)
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Apr 2006 - Mar 2008
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Commercial Dispatcher/Sales Analyst (Jos Plant)
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Jan 2004 - Mar 2006
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Education
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2020 - 2023
Charisma University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Forensic Accounting & Audit -
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Charisma University
Master's degree, Forensic Accounting & Audit -
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Saint Monica University
Bachelor's degree, Forensic Accounting
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