Experience

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  Airtel Africa

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • GROUP EXECUTIVE – BUSINESS STRATEGY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    o Support in the creation, communication, adoption and execution of strategic, tactical, operational and business plans in close coordination with Group Exco Memberso Support decision making by providing relevant business insights, informed opinions and recommendations based on detailed analysis of key strategic issues; relevant financial analysis (ROI analysis, cost/information analysis etc.), company and industry analysis/research.o Strategic Partnership engagement on products and services that meets the business aspirations.o Work with consultants on strategic product or service launch that is critical to the overall plan of the business.o Integral part of the M&A team in identifying and conducting due diligence on proposed acquisition/merger of businesses either along the supply or demand chain within the context of the wider business value chain.o Work cross functional wise to ensure that all key issues identified at Exco with respect to Each OpCo and followed through to execution and outcome measured.

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  Airtel Nigeria

  • Banana Island - Ikoyi, Lagos

  • BUSINESS EXECUTIVE HEAD - PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

    • Aug 2020 - Sep 2021
    • Banana Island - Ikoyi, Lagos

    o Support in the creation, communication, adoption and execution of strategic, tactical, operational and business plans in close coordination with Group Exco Memberso Support decision making by providing relevant business insights, informed opinions and recommendations based on detailed analysis of key strategic issues; relevant financial analysis (ROI analysis, cost/information analysis etc.), company and industry analysis/research.o Strategic Partnership engagement on products and services that meets the business aspirations.o Work with consultants on strategic product or service launch that is critical to the overall plan of the business.o Integral part of the M&A team in identifying and conducting due diligence on proposed acquisition/merger of businesses either along the supply or demand chain within the context of the wider business value chain.o Work cross functional wise to ensure that all key issues identified at Exco with respect to Each OpCo and followed through to execution and outcome measured.Portfolio Management: Liaise with top management to: Align all initiatives programs, projects and operations to strategic objectives Measure, rank and prioritize initiatives, projects and programs Plan, coordinate, monitor and report on realized business benefits (ROI) on all adhoc/agreed initiatives, projects and programs in Opco’s AOP• Drive OPEX and CAPEX spend monitoring and CWIP to ensure materials in warehouses are deployed as at when necessary.• Actively engage the Networks Team on deployment and Fibre Optic and Isolation issues project• Act as OpCo SPOC for Group initiatives and requirements (Performance reports, CAPEX approvals, GPS dissemination etc.) • Support the CEO’s engagement with external stakeholders – Regulators, Suppliers, Partners, Board of Directors etc. as required including all corporate gifting initiatives

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  Etisalat Nigeria

  • Nigeria
  • Telecommunications
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head: Revenue Management & Planning

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

    • • I was responsible for analyzing, reporting and assuring the integrity of revenue and direct expenditure reported by Etisalat Nigeria on a monthly basis. I also manage the team that is responsible for wholesale revenue/cost (interconnect & roaming) reporting and ensure these revenues are reported accurately and timely. • Analysis product propositions and their impact on the company’s revenue/cost of sales to EBITDA• Preparation of the commercial planning budget and 5 – year business plan to Gross margin by examining the market realities (competitors) and the company’s plans in terms of strategy and resources to be employed for business continuity and sustainability.• Presentation of monthly performance report to management for each product type in line with the budget

  • Manager: Financial Reporting, Financial analysis & Forecasting

    • Nov 2008 - Jul 2014

    Operational• Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements and adequate filing of tax returns• Responsible for coordinating all activities as regards sales to DP’s, monitoring BG’s and Trade Credit levels (Deferred accounting)• Co-ordinate effectively Shop and Flagship centers activities with particular emphasis on C.I.T (Cash in transit) reconciliation• Responsible for ensuring Airtime Revenue, Sim revenue, Bonus airtime and their associated costs are recognized in the financial system (ERP)• Access to Oracle Discoverer ensures that all revenue and cost data input are exported for analysis purposes in order to ascertain the accurate and timely recognition of revenue and its associated costs• Ensures Interconnect /Roaming revenue and cost for provisions and actuals are adequate and accurate by liaising on a regular basis with the wholesale and carrier unit• Ensure Mobile Application Service Providers (MASP’s) provisions in the books are adequate; and settlements are made promptly.Strategic (Dual Reporting Roles; Director of Finance and the Chief Financial Officer• Responsible for preparing the financial statements to in line with IFRS reporting• Responsible for calculating and analysing key revenue and cost KPI’s such as ARPU (Average Revenue per User), Minutes of Use (MOU), Revenue per Minute (RPM), SMS count per average subscriber e.t.c• Preparation and analysis of the Group’s Monthly Reporting Pack by populating it with actual figures which serves as a basis for planning and forecasting the annual budget and business plan • Analyze and calculate Deferred Revenue and Cost Computation at every month end.• Calculate key ratios such as stock day’s ratio, stock in chain analysis for vouchers and sim, DP utilization capacity• Support the commercial and planning team with respect to weekly revenue forecast and provide monthly commentaries using think cell power point presentation format

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  Zain Nigeria Limited

  • Banana Island - Lagos

  • Manager: Income Budgeting & Reporting

    • Dec 2007 - Nov 2008
    • Banana Island - Lagos

     Monthly Financial Statements preparation Reconciliation and analysis of monthly airtime revenue and direct expenditure for management  GL review for integrity and accuracy Profitability of products and project evaluation Variance commentary on key budget drivers Annual budget preparation and control Monthly analysis of sales of airtime and hardware products optimization mix for regions Co-ordinate RFCD (Revenue Financial Control Division) audit activities on a quarterly and annual basis Monthly analysis of Deferred Revenue for airtime and hardware related products for completeness and accuracy of revenue recognition Monthly preparation of Cash Flow Forecast for treasury division Preparation of Monthly Regional profitability report Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

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  Vee Networks Limited - Nigeria

  • Olakunle Bakare, Victoria Island, Lagois

  • Senior Accountant

    • Jan 2005 - Nov 2007
    • Olakunle Bakare, Victoria Island, Lagois

     Monthly Financial Statements preparation Reconciliation and analysis of monthly airtime revenue and direct expenditure for management  GL review for integrity and accuracy Profitability of products and project evaluation Variance commentary on key budget drivers Annual budget preparation and control

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  BROAD BANK OF NIGERIA LIMITED - UNION BANK PLC

  • Oyin Jolayemi, Victoria Island, Lagos

  • Assistant Banking Officer – Financial Control & Strategy Department

    • Oct 2003 - Dec 2004
    • Oyin Jolayemi, Victoria Island, Lagos

     Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements for ‘Returns’ rendition to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Co-operation (NDIC) Preparation of Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the Bank’s Annual Budget Assist in tax related issues and liaises with tax consultants (Corporate, Payee, WHT and VAT) Participate in quarterly budgetary control performance report Prepare schedules and proofs for interim and and year end audit report Daily review of General Ledger and analysis of all expense head for cost control Participate actively in the preparation Accounts profitability and Management performance report

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  BROAD BANK OF NIGERIA LIMITED (UNION BANK PLC)

  • Oyin Jolayemi, Victoria Island, Lagos

  • OFFICER - BROAD BANK OF NIGERIA PLC (UNION BANK PLC)

    • Apr 2003 - Sep 2003
    • Oyin Jolayemi, Victoria Island, Lagos

     Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements for ‘Returns’ rendition to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Co-operation (NDIC) Preparation of Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the Bank’s Annual Budget Assist in tax related issues and liaises with tax consultants (Corporate, Payee, WHT and VAT) Participate in quarterly budgetary control performance report Prepare schedules and proofs for interim and and year end audit report

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  BROAD BANK OF NIGERIA LIMITED (UNION BANK PLC)

  • Oyin Jolayemi - Victoria Island, Lagos - Nigeria

  • NYSC - BROAD BANK OF NIGERIA LIMITED (UNION BANK PLC)

    • Jan 2002 - Feb 2003
    • Oyin Jolayemi - Victoria Island, Lagos - Nigeria

    NYSC (FINANCIAL CONTROL AND TAX DEPARTMENT)