Mubarak Badamasi

Finance professional with proven track record spanning over 2 decades in leading financial strategy and operational efficiency. Known for driving process improvements and implementing robust financial controls. Collaborative team player committed to achieving results and adapting to dynamic business needs. Expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning, paired with strong professional demeanor. Result-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, grants and contracts management, auditing and fraud investigation, tax management for both financial institutions and not-for-profit organizations. Strong background in multi-million dollar grant management and fully conversant with USAID, DFID, and Global Fund project budget planning, tracking, reporting, and management. Solid understanding of legal procedures and legislation for filing annual returns to relevant authorities. Highly experienced in providing mentoring and capacity development to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in the areas of operations, financial and administrative management. Certified and experienced in the application of rules and regulations of major international donor agencies including the USG OMB Circulars – 45 CFR 75 and the GFATM. Proficient in the use of accounting software applications such as Peach Tree, SUN, Costpoint, SAP, QuickBooks Enterprise, as well as Microsoft Office suites including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• APIN CEO’s award for refuting a tax liability from the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) in the sum of NGN58.0M. The award was presented in recognition of the tenacity and technical know-how beyond the call of duty spanning over a period of 4 years resulting in bring down the liability to NGN11,166.06 only.
• Best Finance Staff of the Year 2020 – Jhpiego Nigeria
• Managed a team of over 120 Program staff with accurate guidance on donors’ administrative and financial management requirements.
• Developed Business Continuity Plan in collaboration with Country Leadership during the COVID-19 lock-down.
• Strengthened and Trained country office and State finance team on project financial procedures and other finance and budgeting expertise.
• Collaborated with SMT to revise internal controls to strengthen operation processes.

• Solid, persuasive and genuine communication skills; stakeholder engagement.
• Able to think fast, resolve challenges and provide strategic solutions.
• Leadership skills, superior analytical skills, team management, result-oriented, and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage and utilize operational strategies while working on multiple assignments.
• Software Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Sage, Peachtree Accounting).