Experience

Asiko Energy Holdings Limited

• Nigeria
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • May 2022 - Present



Iman Africa Energy Group

• Director Of Strategic Partnerships

  • Jun 2020 - Mar 2022



FAN

• Nigeria
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operational Officer

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  Leading a turnaround process for the oldest aluminium company in Nigeria, with 4 business lines:*Aluminium Coils* *Packaging Tubes* *Aluminium Project Sales* *PET Recycling (bottle to bottle)*Successes so far........Implementation of SAPRe-structure of 50% of the company's debt profileRe-organisation of a 260 workforce to highlight responsibilities and allow effective K.P.I tracking from top to bottom.Implementation of a K.P.I driven incentive schemeCreation and effective dissemination of the company's new culture and values, which has increased overall staff morale. Directly responsible for the following departments*Finance* *HR & Admin* *Q.H.S.E* *Information Technology* *Supply Chain* *Internal Audit*



Gas Train Limited

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2019

  Also CFO for PNG Gas Limited a subsidiary of Gas Train LimitedProvided guidance to the Board, Shareholders and Executive Management on financing strategy, company performance and financial decision makingDeveloped a finance road map for the group, focused on the long-term growth and expansion to align all departments operations with Board of Directors’ plans, initiatives and recommendationsDesigned and implemented the capital raising process for group and portfolio company: securing a NGN4billion loan from Union Bank of Nigeria and NGN 800 million from Bank of Industry and equity injection from shareholdersSet-up, implemented and automated finance operational controls for group and portfolio companies.Sculpted N1.1 billion principal repayments to N60 million in 2017 and further reduced principal payments for 2018 in line with market realitiesSuccessfully executed a $30 million EPC budget with minimal overspend despite the foreign exchange crisis experienced in 2015-2016.



Quarra Rice Limited

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2014

  Generated financial analysis for capital decisions, operating changes and periodic management reporting for group and portfolio companiesSupervised the capital raising process for group and portfolio companies, in conjunction with external advisors Managed bank relationship and disbursements, and schedule use of funds, ensuring efficient interest repayment processes with banks. Manage cash handling and storage processes Managed the Audit and Tax processes Set-up and implement operational controls for group and portfolio companies.



Whassan Eurest Nigeria Limited (ESS)

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  Reorganised 5 departmental teams, improving staff performance and talent utilisationLead a finance team of 20, including Financial control, Financial planning and analysis, Treasury & Tax within 1,200 employees Implement the company’s strategic goals, creating financial plans and supervising the Senior Management Team via monthly KPI reporting Designed & implemented cost reduction strategies that reduced general S,G&A costs by 30% Cleared up a 3 year tax back log in 6 months, bringing the company into compliance on both state and federal taxesReduced tax expense by $1.4m and reduced tax liabilities; offsetting corporate tax by increasing withholding tax credit note collections



MainOne

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Financial Planning Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2011

  Overall management and delivery of Main One’s $240m project model and business plan, tracking all stakeholders and ensuring no overspend across the boardImplemented an automated HR/Payroll & Finance system enabling real time fact-based decision making.Built & implemented all budgets, financial systems and financial processes. Responsible for all Financial Reports: Shareholder report, Mgmt. reports, pricing analysis & new business evaluations Managed a company wide operational risk portfolio of $10m, re-negotiating terms and rates annually



HTN Towers Nigeria

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2009

  Financial AnalystAugust 2006 - June 2007Drove a Sage migration project from simple project accounting to regional matrix cost accounting Budgeting, Planning, Forecasting, Monthly reporting and analysis of sales & Key performance indicatorsStructured several Sale & Lease back deals which increased company asset portfolioAnalysed financials to identify strategic development opportunities and key target areas for improvementPrepared and presented monthly management/board report Provide modelling and ad-hoc reporting/analysis to the CEO and Managerial Staff.



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2006

  Monitored the entire 75 million pound budget and spend of all 30 BBC Entertainment scheduled shows. Prepared monthly reporting on the channels activities, P&L, Balance Sheet, variance analysis and commentarySupervised the group payroll management and reconciliation Monitored the entire 75 million pound budget and spend of all 30 BBC Entertainment scheduled shows. Prepared monthly reporting on the channels activities, P&L, Balance Sheet, variance analysis and commentarySupervised the group payroll management and reconciliation



BAND-X LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications

• Assistant Management Accountant

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2003



Public Relations UK

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Accountant

  • Mar 2001 - Mar 2002



Energis PLC

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Accountant

  • Sep 1999 - Mar 2001