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ANDREW ONYILOKWU

GWARIMPA

Summary


Results-oriented Chief Financial Officer bringing 28 years of experience in finance and consulting. Strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals with effective controls and planning.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Partner

FSG Work Solutions International Limited
2021.07 - Current
  • Created a financial life management platform to assist people get jobs and plan their financial lives through strategic and consistent investments.
  • Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
  • Represented the organisation at professional and industry meetings both home and abroad.
  • Led the design and creation of new products and launching of same.
  • Oversight of accounting and reporting system as well as corporate fiscal responsibility.

Executive Director, Finance & Benefits Admin.

Trustfund Pensions Limited
2017.03 - 2021.04
  • Coordinating the Finance, Tax and Benefits Administration functions of one of the top 4 pension companies in Nigeria.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Preparing detailed financial models for our $8m Head Office project in Abuja Nigeria
  • Coordinating the annual external audit exercise
  • Leveraging on my network to win new businesses for the company

Head of Finance

Trustfund Pensions Limited
2015.07 - 2017.03
  • Coordinated the daily finance and accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Oversaw annual audit process, ensuring accurate representation of financial position in accordance relevant accounting standards
  • Supervision of tax computations and remittances in line with regulations.
  • Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organization.
  • Supervised the preparation of budgets and the budgeting process.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

Head, Internal Audit & Controls

Unity Bank Plc
2011.08 - 2014.06
  • Ensured that operations are being carried out in line with laid down policies and procedures
  • Ensured that the assets of the company are well safeguarded.
  • Supervised investigation processes and come up with appropriate recommendations
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Chief Financial Officer

Fidelity Bank Plc
2009.12 - 2011.08

Supervised the day to day accounting and finance functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

  • Supervised the preparation of periodic budgets and providing inputs into strategy formulation.
  • Developed and implemented systems for financial performance measurement

Developed systems for cost management to minimise expenses and increase company value.

  • Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners.
  • Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.

Education

MBA - Management Science

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
10.2005

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Jos
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
07.1991

Skills

  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Sales Growth
  • Financial Administration
  • Departmental Coordination
  • Economic Analysis
  • Policies and Procedures Development
  • Strategy Development
  • Budget Planning

Certification

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) - Fellow

Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) -Associate

Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria - Associate

Timeline

Managing Partner

FSG Work Solutions International Limited
2021.07 - Current

Executive Director, Finance & Benefits Admin.

Trustfund Pensions Limited
2017.03 - 2021.04

Head of Finance

Trustfund Pensions Limited
2015.07 - 2017.03

Head, Internal Audit & Controls

Unity Bank Plc
2011.08 - 2014.06

Chief Financial Officer

Fidelity Bank Plc
2009.12 - 2011.08

MBA - Management Science

Obafemi Awolowo University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Jos

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) - Fellow

Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) -Associate

Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria - Associate

ANDREW ONYILOKWU