Experience

Ogadonate

• Nigeria
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• FOUNDER/Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Lagos, Nigeria Responsible for overall leadership; Vision and Culture Development, Governance, Risk and Control Management; Customer Discovery, Customer Development, and Product Development. Board and External stakeholder Management; Investment and Fund Solicitation, Technology and Innovation Steering; Overseeing Business, Compliance, and Financial Analysis/Planning, and Lead Scaling Management; Drive Sales and Marketing Strategy and Talent attraction and Development



Bridgewaters Foundation

• FOUNDING TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT

  • May 2020 - Present

  Lagos, Nigeria Given my knack for building simple processes or breaking down complex ones, driving new thinking, and creating new futures; it was natural for me to step into the leadership role at this innovation and entrepreneurship firm, where I lead the development and transformation of viable ideas to business enterprise, building teams to take on grand challenges and develop programs to push and deliver an abundance mindset to the market we serve, as a non-profit. So far, I have led the firm to… Show more Given my knack for building simple processes or breaking down complex ones, driving new thinking, and creating new futures; it was natural for me to step into the leadership role at this innovation and entrepreneurship firm, where I lead the development and transformation of viable ideas to business enterprise, building teams to take on grand challenges and develop programs to push and deliver an abundance mindset to the market we serve, as a non-profit. So far, I have led the firm to - Develop and delivering robotics.3D modeling and gaming training - Launch Ogadonate- a platform that unlocks value in donated items and trades them to meet the needs of needy persons, communities, and firms. - Equip those with less than $5 a day in rural communities with exponential technologies skills and an innovation/abundance mindset. Dignovate Africa project is onits path to equip no less than 100,000 young Africans in semi-urban and rural locations and spur edundance through innovation - Launch a food supply chain venture, that allows families or restaurants to pre-order their food consumptions in advance, while we match that with farmer's harvest - And we are on our way to disrupting the housing and mortgage sector of the economy in Africa My typical day entails equipping teams with a mindset and the discipline to execute lean; guiding the development of strategy and investment memos, pitching and hunting for investments, leading market intelligence analysis; driving relationship and partnership developments, global economic and political analysis, conducting business analysis, IT project management and performance mgt. Plus coaching teams to pitch and develop ireas. • Host and Speak at innovation conferences and youth development summit • Host a periodic Startup meet-up event * Coach firms on navigating market opportunities and planing with scenerios * Serve on Financial audit, strategy development. investment analysis, sport mgt, and IT steering committees. Show less



Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc

• GH STRATEGY // CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • May 2018 - Apr 2020

  Lagos, Nigeria overall responsibility for the ingrity of financial records • Lead the strategy formulation and planning for the bank • Provide lead for the investment solicitation drive of the bank • Manage financial reporting and analysis • Manage all tax and vendor relationships • Develop and manage all processes required for the reliability of financial records and safety of the bank’s assets. - Lead project and risk appraisal



KUALIFAI INTERNATIONAL

• CO-FOUNDER - FINANCE & INNOVATION

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2020

  Minnesota, United States Kualifai is a startup working on disruptive digital service innovations. I lead on digital competitive strategy, go-to-market, product development, market analysis,, investment pitch desk, experimentation, testing and business/financial process development. This also include the integration of of products with Fin tech products. and outsourced technology partnership. I also have oversight responsibility for financial stratefy. resporting on the health of the firm and managing… Show more Kualifai is a startup working on disruptive digital service innovations. I lead on digital competitive strategy, go-to-market, product development, market analysis,, investment pitch desk, experimentation, testing and business/financial process development. This also include the integration of of products with Fin tech products. and outsourced technology partnership. I also have oversight responsibility for financial stratefy. resporting on the health of the firm and managing compliance: Maanaging reports, profitability and pricing models; compliance and periodic audit management Show less



mPura, Inc.

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MANAGING DIRECTOR, AFRICAN OPERATIONS

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Lagos, Nigeria • Co-lead the African operations by helping the Company to establish its subsidy in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Uganda, and other countries in African continent as we see fit for our business.



EXCELE FINANCIAL SERVICES

• INTERN. DIVISIONAL LEAD, NEW PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT: IMPACT EVALUATION, COMPLIANCE AND IT AUDIT

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area • Developed framework for Impact Analysis/Accounting, Compliance and IT audit business in conformity with COBIT, COSO frameworks and SOX compliance • Led team on market analysis and business case for Impact and compliance practice • Guided teams on Impact assessment and compliance risk engagements • Led a an impact development firm to formulate its international expansion strategy & execution roadmap



ASO Savings & Loans PLC

• Nigeria
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• HEAD, CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE

  • Feb 2014 - 2015

  ABUJA, NIGERIA Responsible for the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over assets, processes frecords/financial statement and operation - Served as the bank's Chief Inspector - Provided leasership for ata strategy, business continuity, SOX and Dinancial inclusion producyt design - Provided continuously updated framework for investigations, audit and reviews - Championed the deployment of a predictive fraud, case management, and AML models - Represented the division on Executive Management… Show more Responsible for the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over assets, processes frecords/financial statement and operation - Served as the bank's Chief Inspector - Provided leasership for ata strategy, business continuity, SOX and Dinancial inclusion producyt design - Provided continuously updated framework for investigations, audit and reviews - Championed the deployment of a predictive fraud, case management, and AML models - Represented the division on Executive Management, ALCO, IT Project Steering, Risk Management and Merger & Acquisition Committees - Led the M & A due diligence, process, policies, teams and system integration - Managed relationship with regulators and law enforcement agencies on AML, KYC, Banking Operation and Tax Regulations. - responsible for policy formulation, review and sanctions

• Head, Domestic Operations

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2014

  Abuja, Nigeria Leading the operational transformation of the bank from a near doldrums to a dynamic and operationally efficient work-place required that I forge an inspiring vision that could help re-invigorate the workforce and for me this was, “redefining the industry standard and providing an operational edge. I had to also sell the strategies to the bank’s executive management, staff, board, customers and secured their buy-in and approvals of my projects while effecting necessary changes through the… Show more Leading the operational transformation of the bank from a near doldrums to a dynamic and operationally efficient work-place required that I forge an inspiring vision that could help re-invigorate the workforce and for me this was, “redefining the industry standard and providing an operational edge. I had to also sell the strategies to the bank’s executive management, staff, board, customers and secured their buy-in and approvals of my projects while effecting necessary changes through the newly-empowered teams. Approvals for deployment of technologies that would streamline our standardized process and integrate our financial supply chain processes to the national switch and other platforms, which were once thought impossible, were obtained from regulators. Riding on this compelling vision, a virile collation, and a healthy performance management through actionable metrics; a great chunk of the bank’s process was transformed and FINTECH initiatives successfully deployed. Evidently, this entire transformation project brought about cultural turnaround, record turnaround time, improved output, reinforced workflow, a highly inspired workforce and much more satisfied customers - with internal and external customers complaints continually reducing significantly even with a streamlined workforce. The bank won the Mortgage Bank of the year award for 3 years in a roll. - Managed the bank's FINTECH innovation Hub -Responsible for developing and maintaining an agile and efficient operations for the bank - Managed the bank's correspondent banking relationships - Responsible for settlements, inter-bank operations, Card,Treasury Operations, Fixed Asset, cash management, reconciliation and e-banking operations - Managed Compliance with KYC, AML - Developed a model correspondent banking system - Designed and Provided leadership for automation of the bank’s transaction processing that allows for full-ledge STP. - Managed books of accounts, accounting entries and GL management



Synercom Group

• Nigeria
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Consultant- ERP And Process Reengineering

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  - Manage ERP and Process Improvement projects- including the entire project life-cycle - Lead market analysis, pricing and competitive strategies - Provide guide for client engagement and relationship management



Chevron

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Control Accountant/ Joint Venture Accountant/ Acting Treasury Manager

  • Jun 2006 - May 2009

  -Managed account receivables entries -Initiated and provided leadership for the re-engineering of the financial supply chain process . -Conducted daily system gap analysis on processes & liaising with I.T to resolve issues. -- - Ensured tendering and bidding processes comply with Chevron policies -Conducted investigations as directed by management… Show more -Managed account receivables entries -Initiated and provided leadership for the re-engineering of the financial supply chain process . -Conducted daily system gap analysis on processes & liaising with I.T to resolve issues. -- - Ensured tendering and bidding processes comply with Chevron policies -Conducted investigations as directed by management -Participated in formulation and implementation of the organization’s business continuity plan and disaster recovery. -Supervised the reconciliation of books of accounts and ensure they conform to SOX requirements -Identified issues & areas of potential revenue leakage & exposure, determine root causes, design & recommend changes to operational procedure -Managed zompliance to controls on sales, invoicing, receipting, account receivable and bank -Verified the appropriateness of Vat & WHT returns -Participate in month end and year end closing processes. -Conducted daily appraisal of the appropriateness of transactions in the firm’s Sales Ledger and dealers’ account. -Traced & resolved all exceptional issues not appropriately treated in the books and followed-up with banks on all reconciliation items -Ensured appropriateness of rates on term deposits and charges on transactions -Liaised with external auditor during interim and final audit - Managed Final accounts, investments and working capital of the JV - Managed the Chevron's funding of International Enegy Trade

• Accountant- Control Group

  • 2006 - 2009



D, DAVIDS INT LTD (Real Estate Brokerage and Financial Inclusion Firm)

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

  ABUJA - served as the Chief Risk and Investment Officer - Led brokerage sales, business development and Client on-boarding - Also managed construction project success. - Launched the firm;s mobile payment business and saw to deploying about 100 agents



FIdelity Bank Plc, Nigeria

• Asst Head, Transaction Services Apap Branch

  • Nov 2005 - Jul 2006

  Coordinated optimum cash management such that customers are serviced promptly, keeping cost are brought low, and insurance limit maintained Coordinated the branch international operations: Domiciliary Account Operations, Treasury Operations, Form M , Form A & LC processing, Custom Duty and Processing of import duty documents Managed the banking activities of Bulk Tellers, Tellers/Cashiers, Fund Transfer… Show more Coordinated optimum cash management such that customers are serviced promptly, keeping cost are brought low, and insurance limit maintained Coordinated the branch international operations: Domiciliary Account Operations, Treasury Operations, Form M , Form A & LC processing, Custom Duty and Processing of import duty documents Managed the banking activities of Bulk Tellers, Tellers/Cashiers, Fund Transfer officers and Collections Officers Prepared reconciliation and proof of branch books Coordinated operational reports at the branch. Managed the remittance of taxes collected from customers to the tax authorities. Monitor branch budgets and prepare variance analysis Show less



African Epress Bank Plc

• Financial Account Officer

  • Apr 2004 - Oct 2005

  -Prepared and presented the banks’ performance report per business unit and branches at management meetings (ALCO) -Consolidated and reviewed all returns from Head Office and the Branch network -Managed the verification of the accuracy and completeness of all financial accounting transactions -Prepared and rendered statutory returns to CBN, NDLEA and other agencies. -Managed the maintenance of fixed asset records Involved in the preparation of all final accounts (profit &… Show more -Prepared and presented the banks’ performance report per business unit and branches at management meetings (ALCO) -Consolidated and reviewed all returns from Head Office and the Branch network -Managed the verification of the accuracy and completeness of all financial accounting transactions -Prepared and rendered statutory returns to CBN, NDLEA and other agencies. -Managed the maintenance of fixed asset records Involved in the preparation of all final accounts (profit & Loss and Balance Sheets) for annual reports and the other management information -Ensured general Ledger & expense ticket vouching and retirement of advances -Liaised with external auditors in respect of final account audit Show less



AFRICAN EXPRESS BANK PLC

• BRANCH BANKING/COORDINATION OFFICER

  • Feb 2003 - Apr 2004

  - Monitor , analyse impact of banking regulations, train and monitor compliance - Carried out banking operation's process review & re-engineering -Developed/adapted metrics for measuring the performance of branches -Managed all branches General Ledgers and prepared Independent proof/reconciliation of internal accounts -Prepared and rendered weekly and monthly activity/statutory reports -Managed and resolved banking operation and system gap analyses -Co-ordination of… Show more - Monitor , analyse impact of banking regulations, train and monitor compliance - Carried out banking operation's process review & re-engineering -Developed/adapted metrics for measuring the performance of branches -Managed all branches General Ledgers and prepared Independent proof/reconciliation of internal accounts -Prepared and rendered weekly and monthly activity/statutory reports -Managed and resolved banking operation and system gap analyses -Co-ordination of budget proposals from all Operation Unit bank wide - Involved in managing branches budget variance control -Conducted regular review and implementation of operational policies -Manages branches operational issues and provided resource for troubleshooting -Engaged in handling of staff recruitment, deployment, training & discipline -Managed customers’ compliant arising from the branches, business units and regions

• BRANCH BANKING/COORDINATION OFFICER

  • Feb 2003 - Apr 2004

  -Carried out banking operation's process review & re-engineering -Developed/adapted metrics for measuring the performance of branches -Managed all branches General Ledgers and prepared Independent proof/reconciliation of internal accounts -Prepared and rendered weekly and monthly activity/statutory reports -Managed and resolved banking operation and system gap analyses -Co-ordination of budget proposals from all Operation Unit bank wide - Involved in managing… Show more -Carried out banking operation's process review & re-engineering -Developed/adapted metrics for measuring the performance of branches -Managed all branches General Ledgers and prepared Independent proof/reconciliation of internal accounts -Prepared and rendered weekly and monthly activity/statutory reports -Managed and resolved banking operation and system gap analyses -Co-ordination of budget proposals from all Operation Unit bank wide - Involved in managing branches budget variance control -Conducted regular review and implementation of operational policies -Manages branches operational issues and provided resource for troubleshooting -Engaged in handling of staff recruitment, deployment, training & discipline -Managed and resolved customers’ compliant arising from the branches, business units and regions

• Fund transfer, Cash Officer,

  • Jun 2002 - Feb 2003

  -Supervised Tellers and Note counters in the Main branch and Cash centre -Coordinated cash and vault Administration and cash needs -Ensured adherence to control policies in cash area -Prepared weekly, Monthly and Sundry Cash Reports. -Carried out Weekly proof and reconciliation of Inter’D and General Ledgers -Managed and processed all advances to staff and contractors - Processed of inward Cheques, Outward Cheques and Manager’s Cheque -Managed fund transfer between… Show more -Supervised Tellers and Note counters in the Main branch and Cash centre -Coordinated cash and vault Administration and cash needs -Ensured adherence to control policies in cash area -Prepared weekly, Monthly and Sundry Cash Reports. -Carried out Weekly proof and reconciliation of Inter’D and General Ledgers -Managed and processed all advances to staff and contractors - Processed of inward Cheques, Outward Cheques and Manager’s Cheque -Managed fund transfer between accounts



Central Bank of Nigeria, Banking Supervision Dept

• Trainee Examiner (Compulsory National Service)

  • May 2001 - Apr 2002

  Ascertained banks’ compliance to prudential guidelines and other banking regulations and raising penalty as provided in BOFIA. Processed financial institution’s application for expansion/ closure of branches and change of Organogram. Prepared banking industry performance report on monthly basis Enquired and confirmed borrowers credit status for banks before extending credit facility to their customers/borrower Reviewed and made recommendations on Routine Examination Reports on… Show more Ascertained banks’ compliance to prudential guidelines and other banking regulations and raising penalty as provided in BOFIA. Processed financial institution’s application for expansion/ closure of branches and change of Organogram. Prepared banking industry performance report on monthly basis Enquired and confirmed borrowers credit status for banks before extending credit facility to their customers/borrower Reviewed and made recommendations on Routine Examination Reports on banks Show less