Joseph Awopetu
Group Executive - Strategy, Innovation and Investor Relations at Cititrust Holdings Plc- Claim this Profile
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Mari-Alet Myburgh
Joseph was a joy to work with in his reporting role. I loved his communication style, making sure head office was always aware of material aspects, as well as his sense of accountability and ingenuity in delivering within set deadlines.
Paulo Andrade
It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Joseph. I had the pleasure of working with Joseph for 6 years at Blue Financial Services collaborating on several projects. Joseph’s key role was of a Financial Controller at Blue Micro Finance Bank Nigeria followed by Ag MD. I was particularly impressed by Joseph’s ability to handle a very difficult trading environment calmly. His personal attribute of fearlessness is rare to find. He is a fast learner and an independent thinker. He started as a accountant and within a few years he became Ag MD. His financial accounting and business transformation and strategy experience are his key strengths. As a team member or a leader, Joseph earns my strong recommendation.
Mari-Alet Myburgh
Joseph was a joy to work with in his reporting role. I loved his communication style, making sure head office was always aware of material aspects, as well as his sense of accountability and ingenuity in delivering within set deadlines.
Paulo Andrade
It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Joseph. I had the pleasure of working with Joseph for 6 years at Blue Financial Services collaborating on several projects. Joseph’s key role was of a Financial Controller at Blue Micro Finance Bank Nigeria followed by Ag MD. I was particularly impressed by Joseph’s ability to handle a very difficult trading environment calmly. His personal attribute of fearlessness is rare to find. He is a fast learner and an independent thinker. He started as a accountant and within a few years he became Ag MD. His financial accounting and business transformation and strategy experience are his key strengths. As a team member or a leader, Joseph earns my strong recommendation.
Mari-Alet Myburgh
Joseph was a joy to work with in his reporting role. I loved his communication style, making sure head office was always aware of material aspects, as well as his sense of accountability and ingenuity in delivering within set deadlines.
Paulo Andrade
It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Joseph. I had the pleasure of working with Joseph for 6 years at Blue Financial Services collaborating on several projects. Joseph’s key role was of a Financial Controller at Blue Micro Finance Bank Nigeria followed by Ag MD. I was particularly impressed by Joseph’s ability to handle a very difficult trading environment calmly. His personal attribute of fearlessness is rare to find. He is a fast learner and an independent thinker. He started as a accountant and within a few years he became Ag MD. His financial accounting and business transformation and strategy experience are his key strengths. As a team member or a leader, Joseph earns my strong recommendation.
Mari-Alet Myburgh
Joseph was a joy to work with in his reporting role. I loved his communication style, making sure head office was always aware of material aspects, as well as his sense of accountability and ingenuity in delivering within set deadlines.
Paulo Andrade
It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Joseph. I had the pleasure of working with Joseph for 6 years at Blue Financial Services collaborating on several projects. Joseph’s key role was of a Financial Controller at Blue Micro Finance Bank Nigeria followed by Ag MD. I was particularly impressed by Joseph’s ability to handle a very difficult trading environment calmly. His personal attribute of fearlessness is rare to find. He is a fast learner and an independent thinker. He started as a accountant and within a few years he became Ag MD. His financial accounting and business transformation and strategy experience are his key strengths. As a team member or a leader, Joseph earns my strong recommendation.
Credentials
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Decision-Making in High-Stress Situations
LinkedInAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modeling
LinkedInJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
CFA Investment Foundations
CFA InstituteMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Microfinance Banker (MCIB)
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria - CIBNJan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Associate Chartered Accountant
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of NigeriaJan, 2011- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Cititrust Holdings Plc
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Nigeria
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Executive - Strategy, Innovation and Investor Relations
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Interim Managing Director (under Cititrust Capital Partners Ltd/Core Trust & Investment Ltd)
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Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
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HSSL Systems Integrator Ltd
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Nigeria
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Finance Business Partner
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
I partake in key decisions surrounding all financial operations and activities of the business through collaboration with key members of the executive team to develop financial strategies, coordinate its long-term business plans or fundraising gaps, and drive analytics to enable business decision making. I partake in key decisions surrounding all financial operations and activities of the business through collaboration with key members of the executive team to develop financial strategies, coordinate its long-term business plans or fundraising gaps, and drive analytics to enable business decision making.
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Meristem Wealth Management Limited
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Nigeria
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounts and Operations
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2020
I supported in provision of full financial and management services to the executive management, reporting, back-office operations, and other projects. I supported in provision of full financial and management services to the executive management, reporting, back-office operations, and other projects.
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East Century Capital
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Hong Kong
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deal Origination - Global Capital Markets
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
I sourced projects and businesses from emerging and frontier markets in the areas of agriculture, financial services, mining, energy, infrastructure, logistics, transportation, health care etc, that require financing in the range of $10-$100m either in the form of equity, subordinated debt and or convertibles. I conducted initial due diligence on projects based on information provided to ascertain viability before pushing deal flows to investors committee. I sourced projects and businesses from emerging and frontier markets in the areas of agriculture, financial services, mining, energy, infrastructure, logistics, transportation, health care etc, that require financing in the range of $10-$100m either in the form of equity, subordinated debt and or convertibles. I conducted initial due diligence on projects based on information provided to ascertain viability before pushing deal flows to investors committee.
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
Engaged manufacturers to end-users distribution of multiple brands of premium smart devices and products such as hybrid tablets, smartphones, routers, modems etc, across Africa to Governments and or Corporates, with options for trade finances, P2P lending, and other form of finances as applicable. Engaged manufacturers to end-users distribution of multiple brands of premium smart devices and products such as hybrid tablets, smartphones, routers, modems etc, across Africa to Governments and or Corporates, with options for trade finances, P2P lending, and other form of finances as applicable.
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Blue Intercontinental Microfinance Bank Limited
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director (Ag)
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
As a member of the Management and Board, my responsibility centered on the overall performance and activities of the Bank; with special focus on championing bad debts recovery, organizational change, restructuring, and strategic turnaround plans.
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Financial Controller
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2016
Accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
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Financial Accountant
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Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Provided support with all aspects of the financial accounting, tax and treasury functions of the Bank; responsible for capturing daily cashbook, other financial transactions, and various reports; review of documentation and financial information underlying financial transactions and ensure accuracy of coding and allocation of all business transactions.
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Accounts Clerk
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
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Education
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Tekedia Institute
m-MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor's degree, Applied Accounting -
University of Lagos
Bachelor's degree, Accounting -
ACCA
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, Accounting and Business/Management
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