George Ekehon Email & Phone Number

Nigeria

Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria

Oversee the entire finance operation of the company. Strategically responsible for Revenue collection, pricing of products, cashflow forecast, Budgeting, Revenue Assurance, Financial Statements and Audit

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

The Archers-Ark Resources (The Ark Resources) is a leading Business and Management Consulting that help business leaders and captains of industries to make better decisions, convert those decisions to strategic actions, and deliver the sustainable results they desire. We are the bridge between your idea and its execution in the Nigerian Market.• Provide advice to our clients on Business Legal Status and ensure we process the incorporation of a company for your business in a seamless manner • We design bespoke organizational structure that is easy to implement and will ensure optimum productivity for companies• We advise and facilitate the search for potential local partners or distributors. • We recognize that every organization looks, behaves, and performs differently, and we tailor our project management approach accordingly• We provide financial advisory with respect to Capital Structuring, Debt Origination and Cash-flow Improvement

Lagos, Nigeria

Started a Fish Farm and from inception in October 2018, with just 4,000 fishes we have grown the business to a 20,000 fish capacity by May 2019; secured NAFDAC approval for processing Catfish in September 2020 and commence the Hatching phase of the business and have produced about 700,000 fingerlings over a 5-month period. Within this short time, we have generated a total revenue of NGN17milion, making available to the market 35 tons of life Catfish and about 1 ton of Smoked Catfish.• Manage the day-to-day operations of the business to ensure efficiency is maintained with respect to the operational cost for the various units • Oversee the procurement of live catfish, feeds and other materials needed to run the farm• Manage the Cashflow of the business to ensure funds are available to meet its financial needs in the short and long term• Prepare templates for recording the financial transactions of the business and liaise with the external accountant to ensure the books of the business are complete and accurate • Acquire and manage customers with the objective of increasing the sales of the business • Develop strategic planning for the business to ensure it’s a going concern • Manage staff to reduce staff turnover and increase retention of staffThe Archers Ark Resources Ltd, currently in collaboration with Capsa Limited which have built the first totally digital exchange/platform for trading receivables in Africa. Its platform provides a seamless path to alternative financing for businesses, by allowing businesses trade their receivables without the bottlenecks associated with traditional factoring methods, at the most competitive discount rates available. • Market the company’s products to potential clients with the objective of closing on new accounts • Manage the new and existing relationships for the company• Coordinate and liaise with other units in Capsa to ensure total customer care and support is provided

Lagos, Nigeria

• Secured a Bank Guarantee, Term Loan Overdraft Facility and Letter of Credit line with two commercial banks of more than NGN10bn for the business • Championed the selection process for Banks and processed all account opening with them • Negotiated and reviewed banking tariff downwards by 30% • Project managed the Sale & Leaseback transaction of Ntel’s over 700 towers located around the nation. • Developed and structured the Treasury Department of Ntel.• Managed key relationships for the company both local and foreign banks and financial institution (Central Bank of Nigeria). • Project managed the automation of the cash collections process using Paydirect • Project managed the integration of the Paydirect solution with ERP• Project managed the implementation of an online payment solution for Payroll• Designed liquidity and cash management templates for the business to aid decision making • Developed various Treasury processes to guide Treasury activities and ensure adequate controls are in place• Project managed the $200m Debt raising Syndicated Loan Facility with FBN Quest as the Financial Adviser • Designed templates for the loan management for the business• Manage and oversee all end of month activities for Treasury • Provide executive management with various reports that aid decision making (ie Collection, Cash Position Report etc.)• Initiated bank reconciliation for the department to ensure adequate controls are in place • Prepare board papers to secure approval from the board of directors for Treasury related projects

Lagos Nigeria

•Negotiated and structured a US$214m Buyers Credit Financing with ICBC and CDB •Improved the company’s cashflow by negotiating a US$32million DVF with Zenith Bank for Alcatel Lucent. •Identified funding gaps and structured a short term US$160milion loan facility •Improved the company’s cashflow by negotiating and structuring a US$75million Minor Project facility with Huawei International. •Improved the company’s cashflow by negotiating and structuring a total of US$291m Vendor Financing with flexible repayment terms •Responsible for various activities on the debt raising exercise with respect to the US$1.2bn Syndicated Medium Term Loan (this includes preparation of Information Memorandum, presentation for the roadshow with the financial institutions, reviewed the Term Sheet & Facility Agreement and documents for the conditions precedent to drawdown.•Prepared board papers to make recommendations to EMTS board of directors on Treasury /Finance related matters. •Developed the template for updating monthly/quarterly cashflow forecasting for the department, which aids decision making for liquidity management.•Project managed the integration of the Paydirect solution with ERP •Project managed the conversion of the collection process to an automated process through the implementation and usage of Paydirect solution. This reduced the turnaround time for stock order from 3 hours to 15 minutes. •Coordinated the deployment of alternative payment channels for EMTS retail shops nationwide and postpaid subscribers – Quickteller.•Project managed the automation of the Bank reconciliation process through the introduction of the cash management module on Oracle Finance. •Averted a fraud on EMTS Corporate account for the sum of N2.5million due to the robust confirmation and reconciliation process that was in place.•Negotiated and secured the best (lowest) banking tariff in the industry for EMTS•Oversee the Bank Reconciliation and Trade Finance Units

Lagos, Nigeria

Managed MTN distributors (dealers) with respect to collections for MTN’s account (i.e. average monthly collection of US$26M) Followed through with monitoring of channel profitability for MTN Dealers to ensure adequate protection of bank fundsFinancial advisory services to Telco DealersManaged the MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) relationship for the bank Coordinated, liaised and maintained effective relationship with other units in the bank to ensure total customer care and support (from receiving requests to the final service deliver – LCs, remittances to vendors offshore, investments in CPs, BAs etc and other payments for services)Monitor and ensure compliance of the units Banking process Ensure adherence to SLAs with MTNEnsure efficient dispatch of stock to regional bank branchesEnsure timely distribution of stock to assigned bank branches in adherence with defined policies and procedures Identify key dealers through periodic appraisal and secured a US$13.33M Global Credit management approval to avail facility to select dealers for MTN Trade Credit Scheme and manage the loan after disbursement Prepare and monitor the monthly and quarterly Profitability/Performance Report for the department and Telecoms Group Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates performance towards the achievement of overall team objective

Lagos, Nigeria

Managed the following relationships for the bank - MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) and its subsidiaries (i.e. MTN Foundation & Electronic Funds Transfer Limited) among others Identify and manage MTN distributors (dealers) with respect to collection for the MTN account (i.e. average monthly collection of US$40M) Managed the Telecom Help desk for GTB. This Help desk help to resolve and strengthen the Telco partners distribution business to ensure they remain profitable Coordinated, liaised and managed effective relationship with other units in the bank to ensure total customer care and support (from receiving requests to the final service deliver – LCs, remittances to vendors offshore, investments in CPs, BAs etc and other payments for services)Monitor and ensure compliance of the units Banking process Ensure adherence to SLAs with MTNInterface with internal auditors on compliance with banking processEnsured compliance with all conditions precedent to utilization of offshore lines ($20mm) are met by the Bank (i.e. documents and reports stipulated in the Agreement)Identify key dealers through periodic appraisal and secured a US$13.33M Global Credit management approval to avail facility to select dealers for MTN Trade Credit Scheme and manage the loan after disbursement Monitor and ensure compliance of the units Banking process Interface with internal auditors on compliance with banking processCoordinated meetings between the bank and Multi-lateral institutions (IFC & FMO) with respect to securing offshore linesConducted financial & credit analysis and reviewed SMIEIS proposals from various customers including securing approval from the Bank to invest in the companyMentored and provided guidance to team members and subordinates performance in various region towards the achievement of overall team objectivePrepare and monitor the monthly and quarterly Profitability/Performance Report for the department and Telecoms Group

Lagos, Nigeria

*Prepared expression of interest and technical/financial proposal (RFP) in the on-going privatization program of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).*Provided financial advisory services to clients on capital market activities such as N150billion FGN Bonds Issue, Standard Trust Bank IPO etc.*Reconciled all share forms sent from various branches in respect to various IPO’s & Rights Issues and also remitting the funds/forms to the Issuing Houses/Registrars and Receiving Bank.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting