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Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

• Oversee the debt management and recovery desk and recovered over N500M in 4 months • Debtor’s circularization and aging analysis of debtors per region and across various customer segments.• High-level debt negotiation with key customers like the State Governments of Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe, Military and Para Military, etc. • Debt factoring, migration, and negotiation for Non MD customers.

Adamawa, Nigeria

• Orchestrated the transition of the Taraba State region/office after the takeover by a new investor. • Managed a staff strength of over 90, including Technical, Customer, and Support Services Unit. • Coordinated the National Mass Metering Program for the metering of over 5,000 customers in a month. • Headed the companywide Enumeration initiative where over 10,000 new customers were added.

Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria

• Managed over 45,000 postpaid and prepaid customers spread across 2/3 land mass of Benue State. • Managed and supervised over 150 staff covering Technical, Marketing, and Support services. • Reported to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. • Reduced Aggregate Technical, Collection, and Commercial Losses by 15% within 6 Months. Increased collection and customer response by over 40% within 6 months. Served as a member of the JED PLC training faculty.

Benue State, Nigeria

• Improved revenue collection by over 40% within 12 months. • Increased customer response by over 30% within a year. • Reduce Aggregate Technical, Collection, and Commercial Losses for the Area by 9%. • Increased customer base by over 3,500 within 12 months. • Supervisory responsibility over about 52 staff in Marketing, Technical, Accounts, Administration and Support Units.

Benue State, Nigeria

• Designed and implemented the Internal Audit and Control Program for the Region, covering all customers and employees in Benue State. • Conducted payment control/audit of over 120,000 customers and over 400 employees. • Conducted pre-payment and payment audits of Maximum Demand and Government accounts. • Supervised procurement and technical audits. • Conducted investment income audits and liability audits for the entity.

• Drafted and reviewed proposals for programs for funding purposes. • Managed grants and donor funds of up to $5m from various donors including USAID, UNWomen, Dangote Group, etc. • Provided financial technical support, ensuring proper bookkeeping and record maintenance. • Managed books of accounts using recommended computerized accounting systems. • Offered technical support to staff in implementing accounting systems.

Bauchi And Yola

• Reviewed and analyzed business performance and operational efficiency. • Prepared income statements and balance sheets for business segments. • Reviewed daily balances of branch business units and conducted variance analysis. • Conducted tax accounting and prepared remittance schedules for all direct and indirect taxes to relevant tax authorities. • Ensured accurate and complete accounting, reporting, and internal control systems functioned and maintained relevant records. • Maintained up-to-date balances on general ledgers and reconciliations. • Managed, monitored, and minimized expenditures and costs to align with the budget.

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

• Managed financial transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.• Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provide insights for strategic decision-making.• Prepared financial reports and statements, facilitating informed business decisions by stakeholders.• Implemented cost-saving initiatives, resulting in reduced operational expenses and increased profitability.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve financial efficiency.

Master'S Degree, Accounting And Finance, Distinction

Project Management, Project Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, Distinction ( Best Graduating Student Class Of 2014)

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting, Second Class Upper