AJIBADE GAFAR OPEYEMI
Satellite Town,Lagos
Summary
Experienced financial management professional skilled in developing enhanced financial strategy. Budgets proactively to reduce expenditure for improved business profits. Offers diligent, decisive leadership focused on long-term solvency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
CFO Africa
Let's Make THE Difference
Nashville, Tennessee
2022.12 - Current
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the NGO's mission and goals, considering the socio-economic landscape of Africa, to ensure sustainable growth and impact.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for internal stakeholders, board members, and donors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks that may impact the NGO's operations or reputation in Africa, implementing internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and resources.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including program managers, partners, donors, and regulatory bodies, fostering strong relationships and communication channels to support financial sustainability and organizational growth.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish realistic financial targets. Continuously monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying areas for improvement or adjustment.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to ensure staff competence and engagement.
Billing & Collection Analyst
e.Stream Networks Limited, 22c Ligali
Victoria Island, Lagos
2018.11 - 2022.11
- Prepare and generate accurate invoices based on contractual agreements, ensuring adherence to billing schedules and compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Monitor and manage accounts receivable, including tracking outstanding balances, identifying delinquent accounts, and initiating collection actions as necessary to ensure timely payment.
- Receive and process incoming payments via various channels, such as checks, electronic transfers, and credit card payments, accurately applying funds to customer accounts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Generate regular reports and analysis on billing and collection performance metrics, such as aging reports, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash forecasting, to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Calculate and apply withholding taxes on invoices as required by relevant tax laws and regulations, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of tax withholdings, and coordinating with finance or tax departments to facilitate proper remittance and compliance..
Interns Software Developer
Dexterity Logics
Magodo Phase1, Lagos
2018.03 - 2018.10
- Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Assist in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications under the supervision of senior developers.
- Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage and track changes to codebase.
- Learn and apply best practices in software development methodologies, including Agile or Scrum.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and professional growth by actively seeking feedback and proactively seeking opportunities to expand skills and knowledge.
- Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and knowledge sharing activities to foster continuous learning and improvement.
Corporate sales executive
OutDoorsTour Limited
Lekki, Lagos
2016.02 - 2018.01
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to identify and cultivate new clients within the tourism sector, leveraging market analysis and industry trends to drive revenue growth.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary point of contact to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with services provided.
- Managed the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting and lead generation to contract negotiation and closing deals, ensuring alignment with company targets and revenue goals.
- Worked closely with internal teams including marketing, operations, and product development to align sales efforts with company objectives, optimize service delivery, and enhance the overall customer experience.
- Implemented robust systems for tracking sales performance, analyzing key metrics, and generating insightful reports to inform decision-making, measure success, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their unique requirements and preferences, crafting tailored tourism packages and experiences to meet their business objectives and exceed expectations.
Assistant Project Evaluation Officer
Ministry of, Ekiti state
2014.10 - 2015.12
- Provide support in establishing and updating an M&E tracking database; - Provide assistance in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and data delivery to the monitoring and Evaluation Officer; - Assist in analyzing and compiling data to measure the progress and impact of projects' activities; - Develop and maintain a data management and analysis software; - Prepare reports of project data, as required for reporting.
Education
B sc - Economics
Modibbo Adama University of Technology
2014
West African Senior School Certificate - undefined
Omupo Muslim College
2006
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Bishop Smith Memorial College
2003
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ST' Charles Nursery and Primary School
1999
Skills
- Financial stewardship
- Financial analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Advanced Quickbooks knowledge
- Management accounting
- C, Python, JS, Github, React, CSS, HTML
Interests
Hobbies
, Reading, Football, Travelling, and Poem.
Languages
English
Native
Yoruba
Native
Hausa
Elementary
Timeline
CFO Africa
Let's Make THE Difference
2022.12 - Current
Billing & Collection Analyst
e.Stream Networks Limited, 22c Ligali
2018.11 - 2022.11
Interns Software Developer
Dexterity Logics
2018.03 - 2018.10
Corporate sales executive
OutDoorsTour Limited
2016.02 - 2018.01
Assistant Project Evaluation Officer
Ministry of, Ekiti state
2014.10 - 2015.12
B sc - Economics
Modibbo Adama University of Technology
West African Senior School Certificate - undefined
Omupo Muslim College
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Bishop Smith Memorial College
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ST' Charles Nursery and Primary School