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Khadijah Ismail

Khadijah Ismail

Ikoyi

Summary

Committed to driving transformative global initiatives through innovative strategy development and effective solution implementation. Recognized for adaptability and resilience in addressing widespread challenges. Maintains a positive mindset in all professional and personal endeavors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement Intern

Africa Finance Corporation
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2024 - Current
  • Drafted the Procurement KYC Data Collection Form to standardize vendor onboarding.
  • Established a KYC Repository Portal to centralize vendor compliance documents, improving audit readiness
  • Conducted KYC checks on all vendors, including risk screening via LSEG World-Check to ensure adherence to AFC policies.
  • Performed debarment checks on all vendors, creating an AFC Debarment List integrated with other Development Finance Institutions Onboarded vendors onto SAP Ariba, streamlining procurement workflows
  • Uploaded and managed procurement documents (Single Source justifications, RFPs, RFQs) on Ariba, ensuring transparency and accessibility

CEO Support Staff

Presidential Power Innitiative
Abuja, Nigeria
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Documented minutes and tracked action items during high-level meetings with CEO and senior leadership.
  • Prepared briefs, reports, and presentations to support CEO engagements with stakeholders, government agencies, and investors.
  • Assisted in planning, execution, and monitoring of special projects aligned with FGN Power's operational goals.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to advance CEO's agenda and align with organizational objectives.

Management Consulting- Finance & Accounting

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC)
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Engaged with Stakeholders and Advisors from International Organisations and NGOs at least twice in a week.
  • Lead Micro-assessment and spot-checks projects for UN Implementing Partners and curated reports.
  • Wrote and reviewed proposals and expressions of interest for NGO, International Organisation and Government projects.
    Assisted in managing 5 of our International NGOs income, expenses and tracking their financial positions on QuickBooks software.
  • Responsible for reconciliating the expenses of the Finance & Accounts unit.

Education

Master of Science - Energy Management

ESCP Business School
Paris
09-2020

Bachelor of Science - Business And International Relations

Aston University
Birmingham
07-2018

A Levels - Business, Psychology, IT

Westonbirt School
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
07-2014

Skills

  • SAP Ariba
  • Vendor management
  • Vendor relations
  • Writing and verbal communication
  • Stakeholder management
  • Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
  • Strategic Analysis

Certification

  • CFA 1 in progress

Languages

Hausa
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement Intern

Africa Finance Corporation
08.2024 - Current

CEO Support Staff

Presidential Power Innitiative
06.2024 - 07.2025

Management Consulting- Finance & Accounting

Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC)
06.2021 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Energy Management

ESCP Business School

Bachelor of Science - Business And International Relations

Aston University

A Levels - Business, Psychology, IT

Westonbirt School
Khadijah Ismail