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AKUDO ACHILEFU

Lagos

Summary

Highly experienced in planning, implementing, and building financial health of the organization for over 5 years. Excellent experience in handling the entire financial activities of the organization and guiding the finance team. Outstanding leadership and demonstrated track record of improving financial performance of the organization, optimize productivity, and internal control.

Knowledgeable airport services professional with 10 years of progressive experience in the field. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities with a resilient and adaptable approach. Positive, upbeat and friendly team player.

Experienced Passenger Service Supervisor adept at training, scheduling and leading team members to provide exceptional support. Investigates and resolves routine and complex passenger and service issues independently.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Passenger Service Supervisor

Nigerian Aviation Handling Handling Company (Plc)
Lagos
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Monitored security and maintained operational protocols.
  • Oversaw ticketing, check-in, boarding Gate and ramp services.
  • Ensured compliance with airline policies and procedures, maintaining safety standards throughout the terminal.
  • Liaised closely with security teams to enforce safety protocols and ensure the well-being of passengers, staff, and airport property.
  • Streamlined boarding processes for a smoother travel experience, reducing wait times and increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured proper handling of passengers with special needs.
  • Collaborated with various airport department to ensure seamless coordination of passenger services, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction rates.

Finance Officer/ Assistant Treasury Manager

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (plc)
11.2010 - 10.2022
  • Planned, directed, organized and synchronized the financial functions of the organization by applying financial/accounting principles
  • Evaluated the organization’s fiscal performance and advised on the long term planning
  • Has taken a key role as a strategic planner at the company’s short and long term planning sessions
  • Analyzed financial reports, cash flow and budget to assist senior management executives in enhancing performance
  • Developed financial data/tools to provide accurate information to the CEO, the company’s board and the senior management team
  • Made suggestions and assisted in cross company plans, selection of investment advisors and auditors for the firm
  • Prepared and documented the monthly profit-loss statement to be presented before the board
  • Monitored the cash flow in the firm to ensure the smooth flow of finances
  • Coordinated proper and timely fulfillment of tax returns and various audits
  • Monitoring and managing the organization’s bank relationships and liquidity management
  • Managing foreign currency exposure and foreign currency payments
  • Analysing various scenarios and risks and reporting to senior management
  • Daily cash management
  • Forecasting of medium and long –term funding and hedging requirements
  • Preparing management and board reports
  • Interest rate risk management and development of risk mitigation strategies
  • Team management
  • Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange risk mitigation strategies
  • Supporting the month end process where necessary.

Finance Officer

Crest Oil and Gas
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisting in the preparation of budgets
  • Managing records and receipts
  • Reconciling daily, monthly and yearly transactions
  • Preparing balance sheets
  • Processing invoices
  • Developing an in-depth knowledge of organizational products and process
  • Providing customer service to clients
  • Resolve financial disputes raised by the customer service and sales teams
  • Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters
  • Supporting the Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks when required.

Payable Officer

Chanchangi Airlines Ltd (NYSC)
01.2007 - 01.2008

Education

M.sc Finance -

University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos
01.2019

M.sc Finance -

University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos
01.2019

B.sc Banking & Finance -

Babcock University
Ogun state, Ogun
01.2007

B.sc Banking & Finance -

Babcock University
Ogun state, Ogun
01.2007

Senior school leaving certificate examination (S.S.C.E) -

Legacy High School
Lagos, Lagos
01.2002

Senior school leaving certificate examination (S.S.C.E) -

Legacy High School
Lagos, Lagos
01.2002

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel)
  • ORACLE
  • SAP
  • Tally
  • Other banking & accounting software
  • Customer Service Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Team Management
  • Check-in processes
  • Boarding gate procedures
  • Crisis Management

Accomplishments

  • Recovered N4,243,129.56 excess bank charges
  • Met with the senior managers of all departments to discuss their individual budgets and was able to reduce overall business expenditure by 15%.
  • Developed new and complex spreadsheets to help produce the monthly management accounts much quicker, reducing the production time from five days to two.
  • Built lasting relationships with all my clients and ensured there were systems and resources in place to deal with any of their queries in less than 24 hours.

Keycompetenceandskill

  • Experience in managing finance and SAP knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of accounting budgeting, cost control, finance, and generally accepted accounting principles
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent business analysis and technical skills
  • Skilled in analyzing financial data and drafting financial reports
  • Ability to manage cash flow and cash flow forecasting
  • Leadership skills and strategic vision
  • Experience managing a Treasury Function.
  • Understanding and experience of treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt instruments.
  • Team player with the ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple parties.
  • Strong client relationship management and customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants.
  • Appropriate handling of sensitive information.
  • Ability to work autonomously and be part of the broader team.

Strengthandcompetence

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Openness to learn
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement in evaluating situation to making objective decision
  • Methodical and organized
  • Ability to pay attention to details.
  • Adept in presentation
  • Adept at negotiation
  • Comprehensive understanding of client confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a team and establish a mutually effective relationship
  • Knowledge of specialized format for letters, Memos and report
  • Comprehensive understanding of corporate confidentiality
  • Knowledge of operating and maintaining various office and communication system

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/09/86
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single

References

On Request.

Training

  • 2019, Treasury Operations and Corporate Cash Accounting and Mgt, OCFON CONSULT
  • 2017, Treasury Operations and Corporate Cash Accounting and Mgt, THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF NIGERIA
  • 2014, Enhancing Accounting Skills/Basic Accounting Skills, GROUND UNION SECURITIES LTD
  • 2013, Transforming to a Customer- Centric Organisation, ROSSETTE ASSOCIATE
  • 2010, Computer Appreciation and Packaging/Microsoft office, COMPUTER RITE INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

Timeline

Passenger Service Supervisor

Nigerian Aviation Handling Handling Company (Plc)
10.2022 - 05.2024

Finance Officer/ Assistant Treasury Manager

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (plc)
11.2010 - 10.2022

Finance Officer

Crest Oil and Gas
01.2009 - 01.2010

Payable Officer

Chanchangi Airlines Ltd (NYSC)
01.2007 - 01.2008

M.sc Finance -

University of Lagos

M.sc Finance -

University of Lagos

B.sc Banking & Finance -

Babcock University

B.sc Banking & Finance -

Babcock University

Senior school leaving certificate examination (S.S.C.E) -

Legacy High School

Senior school leaving certificate examination (S.S.C.E) -

Legacy High School
AKUDO ACHILEFU