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Oluwagbenro Oluwagbade

Oluwagbenro Oluwagbade

Investment Banker And Financial Controller & Expert
Lagos

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.


Supportive Team Lead with over two decades years of experience leading teams. Expert in following detailed production schedules with distinguished history of maximizing productivity. Committed to proactive reorganization for optimized safety and efficiency.


Always ready to proffer solutions to organizational and societal challenges. Enthusiastic to overcome complex business challenges and make high-stake decisions using experienced backed judgment, strong work ethics and irreproachable integrity. Background is in teaching, manufacturing, and financial industries.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Team Lead Internal Control & Compliance

Ecobank Development Company Limited
Lagos
04.2012 - Current


Functional Activities:

  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Directed and supervised team of 6 engaged in Internal Control and Compliance roles across the Africa space where we have presence.
  • Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
  • Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
  • Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.

Equity Sales Trader

Equity Capital Solution
Lagos
11.2010 - 03.2012
  • Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
  • Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions.
  • Identified market leaders by utilizing and analyzing data from Bloomberg technical tools and NGX market information.
  • Created daily market recaps and profit and loss information to 2 senior traders at close of each trading day.
  • Promoted and managed 2 key accounts through direct communication with clients and advising on stock opportunities and market trends.
  • Created and maintained live Excel spreadsheet to provide real-time positions and P&L for over 2 portfolio managers.
  • Worked on behalf of companies to buy and sell financial instruments.
  • Collaborated with analysts and coverage traders to distribute relevant market information.
  • Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities.
  • Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.

Head Internal Audit & Compliance

Equity Capital Solutions Limited
Lagos
03.2009 - 10.2010
  • Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
  • Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
  • Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients.
  • Reviewed clients' Integra systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
  • Performed analytical review of audit documents.
  • Identified major risk areas and gaps in internal controls, process notes and risk control matrices to plan and perform audit procedures.
  • Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
  • Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

Finance Manager

Equity Capital Solutions Limited
Lagos
06.2008 - 02.2009
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
  • Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
  • Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance to management and regulators

Finance Manager

Caraway Foods International Limited
Lagos
01.2003 - 05.2008
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Prepared monthly management reports and providing recommendations on financial management
  • Budgets preparation and control, cash flow planning and managed the rendering of tax returns
  • Inventory management for raw materials and finished good
  • Stock taking & Inventory reconciliation with all depots across the country
  • Product cost analysis report to the CFO
  • Involved in Marketing engagement with wholesalers in major market
  • Weekly Bank reconciliation
  • Finance team coordination
  • Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.

Class Teacher

Chris School
Lagos
01.2000 - 12.2002
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems for management tracking.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
  • Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

Education

Master of Science - Finance

 University of Lagos
Lagos Nigeria
01.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun Nigeria
10.2003 - 12.2007

Ordinary National Diploma - Accounting

Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos Nigeria
08.1997 - 12.1999

Fellow of The Institute - FCA - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
Lagos Nigeria
10.1996 - 01.2003

Associate Member of The Institute - Investments And Securities

Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
Lagos Nigeria
01.2007 - 10.2009

Associate Member of CILRM - Risk Management

Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Manager
Lagos Nigeria
06.2014 - 11.2014

Skills

Production monitoring

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Accomplishments


Involvement in drafting of RFP on ETI Policy on Insider Trading and participation in the technical evaluation.

Played a key role in the SEC approval of three mutual funds (Balanced, Dollar & Halal funds)

Delivering financial planning/wealth management training to potential clients at organized sessions.

Led the integration of Oceanic Registrars and ESL Registrars using a sale of contract model

Participated in setting up of an Asset Management and Custodian businesses in Nigeria; and implementation of a Financial Planning business in Sub-Saharan Africa

Process Improvement Review across the EDC platform in Africa

Drafting Compliance policies and participate in drafting Risk Management policy

Risk Control Self-Assessment Implementation for online control testing

Implemented Business Continuity Management in Nigeria

Leading the team on four (4) new applications installations and business projects

Participated in drafting Operational workflow chart which is guiding application deployment

Series of training on regulations and business product offerings

Business advisory at conception and developmental stages till go live – EDC Funds

Led the resolution of complex reconciliation problems in the business

Initiated and was part of the team that improved the treasury management process

Introduced the investment monitoring performance report to keep track of investments to aid management’s weekly portfolio decision making

Participated in marketing engagements as Equity Trader

Part of the team that designed, formulated refined policies for business improvement and facilitated trainings for the company

Joined the Managing Director to negotiate the final settlement of the margin loan from Intercontinental Bank

Additional Information

TRAININGS ATTENDED

Corporate Governance Training in Kigali – Rwanda 2022

Online Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) – United State of America

(Financial Modeling & Valuation Analysis) 2020

Governance, Risk & Compliance by Empower Africa Concept April 2019

Advanced Internal Control & Operational Risk Training by Moody February 2019

Ecobank Leadership Development in Harare, Zimbabwe July & August 2017

Compliance Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa April 2015

Certified Compliance Professional in Accra, Ghana August 2013

Treasury Management and Market Risk by ETI in Lome, Togo May 2012

Financial Modelling in Lagos, Nigeria by Jeff & O; Brien November 2011

Dispute Resolution training by Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse June 2011

Software

Tally 54 & 63 accounting package

Integra solutions for stockbroking business

Microsoft Office applications

Infoware for Investment & Security outfit

Norbus for Asset Management business

Interests

Lecturing, Training, Business Consulting and Youth Coaching

Chairperson, Rule Development Committee of Nigerian Stock Exchange

Director, Audit & Budget Performance, Highland Church

Timeline

Associate Member of CILRM - Risk Management

Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Manager
06.2014 - 11.2014

Master of Science - Finance

 University of Lagos
01.2014 - 12.2016

Team Lead Internal Control & Compliance

Ecobank Development Company Limited
04.2012 - Current

Equity Sales Trader

Equity Capital Solution
11.2010 - 03.2012

Head Internal Audit & Compliance

Equity Capital Solutions Limited
03.2009 - 10.2010

Finance Manager

Equity Capital Solutions Limited
06.2008 - 02.2009

Associate Member of The Institute - Investments And Securities

Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
01.2007 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Olabisi Onabanjo University
10.2003 - 12.2007

Finance Manager

Caraway Foods International Limited
01.2003 - 05.2008

Class Teacher

Chris School
01.2000 - 12.2002

Ordinary National Diploma - Accounting

Lagos State Polytechnic
08.1997 - 12.1999

Fellow of The Institute - FCA - Accounting

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
10.1996 - 01.2003
Oluwagbenro OluwagbadeInvestment Banker And Financial Controller & Expert