Resilience17 (formerly Berrywood Capital) is a venture studio and venture fund on a mission to accelerate African prosperity through technology entrepreneurship.An evergreen family fund, investing at the earliest stage through Series A, and backed by one of the most impactful founders operating across Africa today.The Studio focuses on Product & Business Ops, powered by technical and creative builders, who are stacked with market context and deep global operating experience.

Berrywood Capital is a family-office that invests in early-stage business ventures that are passionate about creating lasting impact to Africa and beyond.

Researched limited partners, sourced for deals, carried out due diligence on deals, drafted deal memos, and conducted market research in the fintech sector.

• Prepare and analyse periodic financial statements for effective decision making by the executives.• Building financial models and ratios to assess trends and forecast performance.• Periodic ledger and bank account reconciliations to identify and correct errors.• Prepare monthly payroll journals• Computation and remittance of taxes and statutory deductions such as PAYE, VAT, WHT, pension, NHF ITF and NSITF before due deadlines.• Maintaining and keeping an up-to-date fixed asset register.• Maintain relationships with banks, tax consultants, external auditors and regulatory bodies.• Set up and improve accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.

• Prepared and analysed periodic financial statements for informed decision making.• Analyzed and improved company budgeting processes which resulted in 20% reduction in cost.• Skilfully managed administrative responsibilities which include an organized and robust filing system and efficient management of inventory.• Brainstormed creative growth strategies with team members which led to over 5,000 organic sign up on our freelance platform.

• Analysed and interpreted financial records for executives and regulatory bodies.• Prepared and submitted monthly returns to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) before deadlines.• Managed over N1billion in investment portfolio thereby maximizing income on investment by 120%.• Developed and implemented financial systems, strategies and controls that improved profits and reduce losses.• Assisted the Head of Finance in the preparation of annual budget.• Liaised with internal and external auditors and participated in year-end audit.• Maintained appropriate company documentation and complied with regulatory and tax related requirements.